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Showing releases 126-150 out of 365 releases.
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Electronic Health Information and Privacy Conference 2009 Journal of the American Medical Informatics AssociationNovel K-anonymity algorithm safeguards access to data As electronic health records become more widely deployed, increasing amounts of health information are being collected. This data has many beneficial applications, such as research, public health, and health system planning. In a recent study, Dr. Khaled El Emam, the Canada research chair in electronic health information at the CHEO Research Institute argues that there is a need for robust de-identification of patient data to avoid the negative impact that individual consent requirements have on studies using health record data for secondary purposes. 
Canadian Institutes for Health Research, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
Contact: Isabelle Mailloux
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Journal of Biological ChemistryResearchers begin to decipher metabolism of sexual assault drug It's a naturally occurring brain chemical with an unwieldy name: 4-hydroxybutyrate (4-HB). Taken by mouth, it can be abused or used as a date-rape drug. Now, a team of Ohio and Michigan scientists have determined new routes by which 4-HB is metabolized by the body. "This is new and important information," said K. Michael Gibson, professor and chair of biological sciences at Michigan Technological University and a member of the research team.
National Institutes of Health, Cleveland Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation
Contact: Jennifer Donovan
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Obstetrics and GynecologyUltrasound enhances noninvasive Down syndrome tests The addition of a "genetic sonogram" maximizes the accuracy of noninvasive testing for Down syndrome, said a Baylor College of Medicine researcher who was lead author of a landmark study in the current issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
NIH/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Contact: Glenna Picton
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Journal of the National Cancer InstituteFuneral industry workers exposed to formaldehyde face higher risk of leukemia Long durations of exposure to formaldehyde used for embalming in the funeral industry were associated with an increased risk of death from myeloid leukemia, according to a new study published online Nov. 20 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Contact: Steve Graff
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
American Journal of RoentgenologyReasonable alternative to invasive biopsy of palpable breast lesions with benign imaging features identified Short-term follow-up is a reasonable alternative to invasive biopsy of palpable (capable of being touched or felt) breast lesions with benign imaging features, particularly in younger women with probable fibroadenoma (noncancerous tumors that often occur in women during their reproductive years), according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Contact: Heather Curry
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
American Journal of RoentgenologyMedical imaging technique identifies very common condition in women that often goes undiagnosed In women with lower urinary tract symptoms, a medical imaging technique called dynamic MRI allows clinicians to diagnose pelvic organ prolapse -- a condition that often goes undiagnosed on static MRI and at physical examination, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Contact: Heather Curry
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
American Journal of RoentgenologyChest ultrasound as useful as chest CT in the eval of pediatric patients with complicated pneumonia Chest ultrasound can serve as a viable alternative to chest CT in the evaluation of pediatric patients with complicated pneumonia and parapneumonic effusion (a build-up of fluid between the lung and chest wall), according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Contact: Heather Curry
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
American Journal of RoentgenologySimple blood test could reduce repeat breast MRI scans in premenopausal women with irregular periods A simple blood test corresponding to the follicular phase (days 3-14) of a normal menstrual cycle can aid in optimal scheduling of breast MRI exams in premenopausal women with irregular cycles -- possibly reducing the number of repeat scans and nondiagnostic tests patients experience and providing clearer images on which doctors make their recommendations, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Contact: Heather Curry
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
American Journal of RoentgenologyRadiology procedure may help increase long-term survival in patients with severe liver cancer In patients with unresectable (unable to be removed by surgery) liver cancer, an interventional radiology procedure called triple-drug transcatheter arterial chemoemobolization followed by a liver transplant may significantly increase a patient's chance of long-term survival, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Contact: Heather Curry
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryParent training complements medication for treating behavioral problems in children with PDD Treatment that includes medication plus a structured training program for parents reduces serious behavioral problems in children with autism and related conditions, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.
NIH/National Institute of Mental Health
Contact: Colleen Labbe
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Journal of the National Cancer InstitutePromoting healthy skepticism in the news: Helping journalists get it right An editorial published online Nov. 20 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute discusses the exaggerated fears and hopes that often appear in news coverage of cancer research. The editorial provides guidance for both the media and journals to help alleviate the problem. Contact: Steve Graff
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
American Journal of MedicineProjections of savings from health IT are baseless, Harvard researchers say The increased computerization in US hospitals hasn't made them cheaper or more efficient, Harvard researchers say, although it may have modestly improved the quality of care for heart attacks. The findings contradict claims by President Obama and many lawmakers that health information technology, including electronic medical records, will save billions and help make reform affordable. The study uses data from the most extensive survey ever undertaken of hospital computerization. Contact: Mark Almberg
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Applied Health Economics & Health PolicyDispensing prescription drugs in 3-month supplies reduces drug costs by a third Purchasing prescription drugs in a three-month supply rather than a one-month supply has long been regarded as a way to save money. New research from the University of Chicago quantifies the savings for the first time. Contact: Greg Borzo
Public Release: 19-Nov-2009
Health Economics, Policy and LawTherapy 32 times more cost effective at increasing happiness than money Research by the University of Warwick and the University of Manchester finds that psychological therapy could be 32 times more cost effective at making you happy than simply obtaining more money. The research has obvious implications for large compensation awards in law courts but also has wider implications for general public health. Contact: Christopher J. Boyce
Public Release: 19-Nov-2009
Journal of Experimental MedicineUAB researchers discover antibody receptor identity, propose renaming immune-system gene In what has eluded discovery for 30 years, scientists have identified a cellular receptor for the immune system's first-response antibody immunoglobulin M (IgM). The proposed name is the Fc mu receptor gene; it describes a key region of the IgM antibody that binds this receptor and fills in a crucial gap in understanding the science behind immune deficiencies and allergy diseases, says UAB researchers. Contact: Troy Goodman
Public Release: 19-Nov-2009
Science ExpressUCSB physicists move 1 step closer to quantum computing Physicists at UC Santa Barbara have made an important advance in electrically controlling quantum states of electrons, a step that could help in the development of quantum computing. The work is published online today on the Science Express Web site. Contact: Gail Gallessich
Public Release: 19-Nov-2009
Bone implant offers hope for skull deformities A synthetic bone matrix offers hope for babies born with craniosynostosis, a condition that causes the plates in the skull to fuse too soon.
Hartwell Foundation
Contact: Andy Fell
Public Release: 19-Nov-2009
ScienceNew maize map to aid plant breeding efforts A massive survey of genetic diversity in maize has produced a gene map that should pave the way to significant improvements in a plant that is a major source of food, fuel, animal feed and fiber around the world.
National Science Foundation, US Department of Agriculture
Contact: Pat Bailey
Public Release: 19-Nov-2009
Darwin 2009 SciencePaleontologists find extinction rates higher in open-ocean settings during mass extinctions Arnie Miller, University of Cincinnati professor of paleontology in the McMicken College of Arts & Sciences, and co-author Michael Foote of the University of Chicago publish their research in the Nov. 20 issue of Science with their paper, "Epicontinental Seas Versus Open-Ocean Settings: The Kinetics of Mass Extinction and Origination."
NASA, National Science Foundation
Contact: Wendy Beckman
Public Release: 19-Nov-2009
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental TherapeuticsSweet -- sugared polymer a new weapon against allergies and asthma Scientists at Johns Hopkins and their colleagues have developed sugar-coated polymer strands that selectively kill off cells involved in triggering aggressive allergy and asthma attacks. Their advance is a significant step toward crafting pharmaceuticals to fight these often life-endangering conditions in a new way. Contact: Christen Brownlee
Public Release: 19-Nov-2009
Journal of Experimental Social PsychologyShifting blame is socially contagious Merely observing someone publicly blame an individual in an organization for a problem -- even when the target is innocent -- greatly increases the odds that the practice of blaming others will spread with the tenacity of the H1N1 flu. Contact: Anne Bergman
Public Release: 19-Nov-2009
Journal of Pediatric PsychologyMother's depression a risk factor in childhood asthma symptoms, study suggests Maternal depression can worsen asthma symptoms in their children, according to research from Johns Hopkins Children's Center published online in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology.
NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Contact: Ekaterina Pesheva
Public Release: 19-Nov-2009
ScienceNew map of variation in maize genetics holds promise for developing new varieties A new study of maize has identified thousands of diverse genes in genetically inaccessible portions of the genome. New techniques may allow breeders and researchers to use this genetic variation to identify desirable traits and create new varieties that were not easily possible before.
National Science Foundation, US Department of Agriculture
Contact: Blaine Friedlander
Public Release: 19-Nov-2009
ScienceNew findings suggest strategy to help generate HIV-neutralizing antibodies New discoveries about anti-HIV antibodies may bring researchers a step closer to creating an effective HIV vaccine, according to a new paper co-authored by scientists at the Vaccine Research Center of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health.
NIH/National Insitute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Contact: Laura Sivitz
Public Release: 19-Nov-2009
Policy Studies JournalPoverty measurement in the US: Income transfers alone won't eradicate poverty Government-based poverty intervention through income transfers may skew poverty level measurement in US. Contact: Bethany Carland-Adams
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