News articles tagged with 'faecal'
MU researchers believe discovery could lead to testing that displaces colonoscopies
— 17 Feb 2011 18:27 | HealthNobody enjoys colonoscopies, including mice. University of Missouri researchers are excited about the potential of using genetic biomarkers to predict colon cancer caused by inflammation.…
Speeding up E. coli detection
— 15 Jan 2011 15:21 | HealthA simple, automated method of tracking E. coli uses a laser to detect and monitor the microbe in potentially contaminated bodies of water or waterways. The technique described this…
Faecal immunochemical testing best and most cost-effective method for screening for colorectal cancer
— 25 Nov 2010 17:39 | HealthAnnual screening by faecal immunochemical testing - a test that detects blood in the stool, has high sensitivity and specificity, and might improve participation rates through increased…
UT study finds viruses in untreated East Tennessee drinking water
— 20 May 2010 13:55 | HealthDo you know what is in your drinking water? A study by a University of Tennessee, Knoxville, professor may have you thinking twice the next time you fill up that glass of tap water…
Real-world proof of hand washing's effectiveness
— 6 May 2010 15:50 | EnvironmentScientists are reporting dramatic new real-world evidence supporting the idea that hand washing can prevent the spread of water-borne disease. It appears in a new study showing a connection…
Faecal DNA methylation detects gastric and colorectal cancers
— 22 Aug 2009 14:47 | HealthA preliminary evaluation of methylation of two gene promoters in faecal DNA showed promise as a noninvasive method to detect colorectal and gastric cancers, according to a new study…
Faecal incontinence and quality of life
— 22 Jul 2009 15:49 | HealthFaecal incontinence (FI) is a normal part of ageing, or the perception that no treatment is available. Doctors may fail to comprehend patient hints about diarrhoea and FI or may be…
Simple tools for the assessment of mucosal inflammation: Faecal markers
— 16 Oct 2008 11:28 | HealthUC and CD, the two major forms of IBD are chronic, idiopathic inflammatory conditions of the gut with a typically relapsing and remitting course. A prominent feature in mucosal biopsies…
Northerners' hands up to 3 times dirtier than those living in the South
— 15 Oct 2008 10:58 | HealthThe further north you go, the more likely you are to have faecal bacteria on your hands, especially if you are a man, according to a preliminary study conducted by the London School…
Otters reveal their identity - tell-tale deposits help nature protection
— 9 Jun 2008 12:32 | BiologyResearchers of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research have developed two new methods, in order to be able to better estimate the numbers of European otters (Lutra lutra) and…
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