Archive: 27/07/2012

In-utero exposure to magnetic fields associated with increased risk of obesity in childhood

In-utero exposure to relatively high magnetic field levels was associated with a 69 percent increased risk of being obese or overweight during childhood compared to lower in-utero magnetic field levels, according to a Kaiser ...

Jul 27, 2012

Golfing like a pro is all in your head

When it comes to golf, practice doesn’t necessarily make perfect – but perfect practice might.

Jul 27, 2012

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Utah researchers developing prosthetic implant

Thousands of veterans and warfighters returning to the U.S. suffer with limb amputations, and for many, standard prosthetics are not an option. Skin issues or short remaining-limb length can cause amputees to forgo the typical ...

Jul 27, 2012

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Project shows benefits of applying sex and gender analysis in research

In the United States and Europe, osteoporosis is considered primarily a "woman's disease" and men are rarely evaluated for the condition, which causes bones to become weak and brittle, and increases the risk of wrist, hip ...

Jul 27, 2012

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Mental health 2.0

(Medical Xpress) -- The internet and new media could play a vital role in the delivery of mental health care, according to a series of research papers published in the Journal of Mental Health.

Jul 27, 2012

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Molecular causes for life-threatening fungal infections in case of sepsis unravelled

(Medical Xpress) -- Pathogenic fungi cause infections with a high mortality rate in patients with weakened immune systems. At Karl Kuchler’s CD Laboratory at the MedUni Vienna, the molecular causes of the life-threatening ...

Jul 27, 2012

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Why cutting-edge medical technology may not lead to exploding health care costs

Sophisticated medical imaging is often cited as a leading driver of health care costs. The increasing availability of techniques such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography ...

Jul 27, 2012

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Study prompts safety precautions for cyclists

Interviews with cyclists hospitalised following road crashes have reinforced the importance of measures such as wearing helmets and bike lights, and better interaction between all road users.

Jul 27, 2012

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Research tackles attitudes to concussion

(Medical Xpress) -- Rugby players and the sports media continue to underestimate the seriousness of concussion, a School of Psychology study has concluded.

Jul 27, 2012

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Even with insurance, racial disparities in breast cancer treatment persist

More White women are diagnosed with breast cancer than Black women, yet Black women with breast cancer have a higher mortality rate. One potential explanation for this disparity is delayed treatment, perhaps due to differences ...

Jul 27, 2012

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