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News | Archive (29 January 2008) [Page 2]
New therapy effectively treats deep vein thrombosis
— 14:58 GMT | HealthA novel treatment for blood clots in the legs appears to be safe and effective, according to a pilot study published in the February issue of Radiology. The study found that injecting or 'lacing' the clot with a fibre-binding thrombolytic agent effectively treats deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and reduces the risk of subsequent recurrence or bleeding…
Crew oxygen for ISS loaded on Jules Verne
— 14:58 GMT | AstronomyThree weeks into delicate fuelling operations, Jules Verne Automated Transfer Vehicle has also been successfully loaded with oxygen. In orbit this will be transferred to the International Space Station's atmosphere for the crew to breathe…
Zoologists: Lusty voles, mindless of danger, mate like rabbits
— 14:58 GMT | BiologyForgetful Casanovas are lucky in love. At least that's how University of Florida researchers interpret the results of new research on the mating habits and nervous systems of prairie voles. An article about the research, which examined both the voles' behaviour and their brains, appears in this week's edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences…
Morphine dependency blocked by single genetic change
— 14:58 GMT | HealthMorphine's serious side effect as a pain killer - its potential to create dependency - has been almost completely eliminated in research with mice by genetically modifying a single trait on the surface of neurones. The study scientists think a drug can be developed to similarly block dependency…
New study finds resistant organisms at core of soft contact lens corneal infections
— 14:29 GMT | HealthUniversity Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University researchers find lens care solutions inadequately tested with outdated and irrelevant fungus strain. In 2006, Bausch and Lomb withdrew its ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens solution because a high proportion of corneal infections were associated with it…
Over-the-counter ear-drops may cause hearing loss or damage
— 14:29 GMT | HealthA new study, led by researchers at The Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH) of the MUHC, has revealed that certain over-the-counter earwax softeners can cause severe inflammation and damage to the eardrum and inner ear. The results of the study, recently published in The Laryngoscope, suggest that use of these medications should be discouraged…
Virtual reality teaches autistic children street crossing
— 14:29 GMT | HealthRecent research conducted at the University of Haifa found that children with autism improved their road safety skills after practising with a unique virtual reality system. 'Children with autism rarely have opportunities to experience or to learn to cope with day-to-day situations…
Study finds genetic link to human herpes susceptibility
— 14:29 GMT | HealthThere's a high probability that people who are prone to herpes simplex virus (HSV) outbreaks can inherit that susceptibility through their genes, University of Utah researchers report in a new study…
Mental health screenings, risk behaviour interventions needed in juvenile justice system
— 14:29 GMT | HealthKids who have been arrested and are depressed are more likely to use drugs and alcohol and engage in unsafe sexual activity that puts them at greater risk for HIV, according to new research from the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Centre…
Viruses for a healthy pregnancy
— 14:29 GMT | HealthSequences of DNA in the human genome that originated from ancient viral infections have some surprising effects on our bodies and are even essential for a healthy pregnancy, according to an article in the February issue of Microbiology Today…
Power shirt generates electricity from physical motion
Scientists find bats evolved ability to fly before echolocation