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PAHO and the World Food Program have agreed to collaborate on logistics during humanitarian crises

The Pan American Health Organization and the World Food Program today agreed to collaborate on logistics during humanitarian crises, an area in which PAHO has accumulated vast experience over the past 20 years.

21 Oct 2004

Stem cells grown from skin samples of adult patients with brain tumors could be used as a new brain tumor therapy

A team of neurosurgeons and scientists from Italy is looking into whether stem cells derived from a brain tumor patient's own skin can be used to fight the tumors.

21 Oct 2004

Male scientists typically have a level of the hormone oestrogen as high as their testosterone level

The study draws on research which suggests that these unusual hormone levels in many male scientists cause the right side of their brains, which governs spatial and analytic skills, to develop strongly.

21 Oct 2004

52% of the late-stage breast cancer cases were associated with an absence of screening

Efforts focused on increasing the use of screening mammography among targeted groups of women should be made a top priority to achieve the largest reduction in late-stage breast cancers, according to the authors of a new study in the October 20 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

21 Oct 2004

Misconceptions about sexual violence common among South African youth

Misconceptions about sexual violence and the risk of HIV infection and AIDS are common among South African youth, finds a study in this week's BMJ.

21 Oct 2004

Leading endocrinologist supports RMIT menopause research

Leading endocrinologist Dr Helena Teede has joined the research team of an RMIT University study that might shed light on the treatment of menopausal symptoms using herbal medicines.

21 Oct 2004

New journal offering free access publishing and what is believed to be a unique development in the field of scientific publishing

Uniquely providing totally free access to scientific publications, and offering financial rewards for both authors and peer reviewers

19 Oct 2004

Women with late effects of polio experience menopause differently than their non-disabled peers

Women with late effects of polio experience menopause differently than their non-disabled peers – physiologically, physically and psychologically – according to a new study funded by Post-Polio Health International.

19 Oct 2004

Launch of an internet-based HIV/AIDS training resource database

A major barrier to access to care for HIV/AIDS patients in resource limited settings -- the lack of trained healthcare providers -- is now eased with the launch of an internet-based clinical training resource database.

19 Oct 2004

Strong relationship between kids academic achievement and fitness

The health benefits of exercise – across the lifespan – have been well documented. More recently, scientists have begun to demonstrate that exercise also may improve cognitive functioning in older adults.

19 Oct 2004

Antibiotics are still being overused for treating common colds in New Zealand

A medical researcher at The University of Auckland says antibiotics are still being overused for treating common colds in New Zealand, despite researching showing their ineffectiveness.

18 Oct 2004

Survey of reproductive health professionals exposes the need for additional education tools on hormone replacement therapy

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) announced today at its 60th Annual Meeting the results of a new survey of reproductive health professionals on the topic of menopause treatment and education.

18 Oct 2004

British women in medicine speak out against a culture of prejudice

Women academics in medical education and research have spoken out against a 'culture of prejudice' which keeps them from achieving senior positions, in a report published by the British Medical Association.

16 Oct 2004

Geriatricians call for creative and wide-reaching solutions to end-of-life care for patients with dementia

Three University of Chicago geriatricians are calling for creative and wide-reaching solutions to the problem of sub-optimal end-of-life care for patients with dementia.

14 Oct 2004

New research collaboration investigates disease in newborn and elderly

The University of Otago's Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences' 30 year expertise in free radical research will be a vital component of a new collaborative Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE), recently backed by major Government funding.

13 Oct 2004

Report challenges the British government's drug strategy

The findings show that the majority of drug addicts contacting drug treatment services in Scotland are looking to achieve abstinence rather than to receive advice on harm reduction from treatment services.

13 Oct 2004

Researchers make House of Commons focus on school toilets

Newcastle University researchers have played a key part in a national campaign to improve school toilets which is being launched at the House of Commons.

13 Oct 2004

Study shows how people with severe and persistent mental illnesses live their everyday lives

A study by two Indiana University Bloomington professors in the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation is beginning to suggest how people with severe and persistent mental illnesses live their everyday lives.

13 Oct 2004

Mothers must breastfeed for at least four months without using formula to reduce obesity risk in preschool children

Pediatric obesity researchers from Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh have found that for breastfeeding to reduce the risk of obesity in preschool children, mothers must breastfeed for at least four months without using formula or for at least six months if they are also formula feeding.

13 Oct 2004

Myths and facts about weight loss and liposuction

For many Americans, weight loss can seem like a lost cause, especially when diet and exercise fall short of helping them achieve their ideal physique.

13 Oct 2004

Education News and Research

PAHO and the World Food Program have agreed to collaborate on logistics during humanitarian crises

Stem cells grown from skin samples of adult patients with brain tumors could be used as a new brain tumor therapy

Male scientists typically have a level of the hormone oestrogen as high as their testosterone level

52% of the late-stage breast cancer cases were associated with an absence of screening

Misconceptions about sexual violence common among South African youth

Leading endocrinologist supports RMIT menopause research

New journal offering free access publishing and what is believed to be a unique development in the field of scientific publishing

Women with late effects of polio experience menopause differently than their non-disabled peers

Launch of an internet-based HIV/AIDS training resource database

Strong relationship between kids academic achievement and fitness

Antibiotics are still being overused for treating common colds in New Zealand

Survey of reproductive health professionals exposes the need for additional education tools on hormone replacement therapy

British women in medicine speak out against a culture of prejudice

Geriatricians call for creative and wide-reaching solutions to end-of-life care for patients with dementia

New research collaboration investigates disease in newborn and elderly

Report challenges the British government's drug strategy

Researchers make House of Commons focus on school toilets

Study shows how people with severe and persistent mental illnesses live their everyday lives

Mothers must breastfeed for at least four months without using formula to reduce obesity risk in preschool children

Myths and facts about weight loss and liposuction

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