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Common weeds may be better than herbal cousins for preventing and curing a host of diseases

Unwanted, pulled or poisoned, the lowly weed is sometimes better than its highly touted “herbal” cousins for preventing and curing a host of diseases, according to University of Florida research.

10 Jun 2004

U.S. adolescents more likely to engage in violent behavior than youth in other countries

The results of an international survey show that young adolescents in the United States are no more likely to engage in violent behavior than are youth in 4 other countries.

9 Jun 2004

Act now to deliver a future for the medical workforce in Scotland, says BMA

The BMA today welcomed the publication of two Scottish Executive reports into the education and training of the medical workforce in Scotland acknowledging that they offered many solutions but, warned that they would only be successful if the recommendations are followed and effective action is taken now.

9 Jun 2004

Researchers win Kaye prize for gastro-retentive sustained release drug delivery system

Despite advances made in "sustained delivery" drug delivery technologies in recent years, a problem still persists in trying to obtain controlled release of a wide variety of medications that have only a "narrow absorption window" in the upper part of the intestines. That is, these drugs are absorbed rather quickly after being swallowed, negating the beneficial effects of "once-a-day" medication.

9 Jun 2004

HIV infection impairs immunity to malaria in pregnant women

"Scientists from the University of Melbourne, Australia, the United States and Malawi studying infections with malaria and HIV, have found a strong link between the two diseases, which affect millions of people around the world and are major scourges in sub-Saharan Africa.

7 Jun 2004

Overweight families unaware & unconcerned about risk of diabetes and premature heart disease

Two new studies show that many children are at high risk for diabetes and premature heart disease, according to British and U.S. reports here today at the American Diabetes Association's 64th Annual Scientific Sessions.

5 Jun 2004

BMA warns medical training reforms still inadequate

Medical students applying for their first jobs should be clear about what they are signing up to, the BMA says today (Saturday 5 June), as new research reveals a continuing lack of clarity about reforms to doctors' training.

5 Jun 2004

Parents oblivious to their children's weight problems

5 Jun 2004

Harvard and government of Cyprus to launch health initiative

The Government of the Republic of Cyprus will establish an international research, education and training effort for the environment and public health in association with the Harvard School of Public Health.

2 Jun 2004

Why do grandparents systemically prefer some grandchildren to others?

“Maternal grandmothers are closer to their grandchildren than other grandparents. The next closest relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is by maternal grandfathers, then paternal grandmothers and, last of all, paternal grandfathers.”

2 Jun 2004

Model of the central nervous system will allow oncologists and neurosurgeons to target tumours more effectively

A larger-than-life model of the human central nervous system including the brain and spinal cord, which will allow oncologists and neurosurgeons to target tumours more effectively, will be among a range of student projects on display at an event at The University of Nottingham this week.

2 Jun 2004

Research laboratory at the forefront of the science of metabolomics

A new $1.8 million research laboratory will catapult Iowa State University to the forefront of the science of metabolomics.

2 Jun 2004

Pipe smoking as dangerous as cigar smoking

An American Cancer Society study finds pipe smoking confers a similar risk of cancer and other disease as cigar smoking. The study, the largest and most precise to date of the risks of pipe smoking, appears in the June 2 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

2 Jun 2004

Virtual reality to help the diagnosis of back problems

Virtual reality conjures up images of video games - dizzying flights on simulated jets or auto races at death-defying speeds. But researchers at Ohio University have developed a kinder, gentler use for the technology: the diagnosis of back problems.

2 Jun 2004

Students win awards for research into liver disease, cancer and insomnia

Targeting a range of diseases and disorders, three University of Houston students won awards at a recent symposium for research in liver disease, cancer and insomnia.

2 Jun 2004

Advertising campaigns do little, if anything, to dissuade teenagers from using drugs

Expensive government advertising campaigns, which play an important part in the national drug strategy, do little, if anything, to dissuade teenagers from using drugs, according to a study by University of Florida researchers.

1 Jun 2004

Innovative technique for rapid tuberculosis detection

NTU develops innovative technique for rapid tuberculosis detection Tuberculosis (TB) detection in the future will become faster, cheaper and easier using an innovative TB detection technique and device developed by Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

30 May 2004

Students News and Research

Common weeds may be better than herbal cousins for preventing and curing a host of diseases

U.S. adolescents more likely to engage in violent behavior than youth in other countries

Act now to deliver a future for the medical workforce in Scotland, says BMA

Researchers win Kaye prize for gastro-retentive sustained release drug delivery system

HIV infection impairs immunity to malaria in pregnant women

Overweight families unaware & unconcerned about risk of diabetes and premature heart disease

BMA warns medical training reforms still inadequate

Parents oblivious to their children's weight problems

Harvard and government of Cyprus to launch health initiative

Why do grandparents systemically prefer some grandchildren to others?

Model of the central nervous system will allow oncologists and neurosurgeons to target tumours more effectively

Research laboratory at the forefront of the science of metabolomics

Pipe smoking as dangerous as cigar smoking

Virtual reality to help the diagnosis of back problems

Students win awards for research into liver disease, cancer and insomnia

Advertising campaigns do little, if anything, to dissuade teenagers from using drugs

Innovative technique for rapid tuberculosis detection

Training in chronic care medicine is poor

Australian university offers free Chinese medicine treatment

New medical tool that will reduce the exposure to X-rays for patients with broken bones

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