Mesothelioma Breath Test Hope

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Researchers from Italy and The Netherlands have developed an "electronic nose" that appears to be able to tell if someone has Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) just from sampling their breath. A report on their study is currently in press but an early issue recently appeared online ...

Test finds awareness in vegetative brains

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

In recent years, scientists have learned that some patients believed to be in a vegetative state actually have some awareness and that they might be able to communicate. Now, a new study suggests a portable brain monitor can detect signs of this, perhaps making it possible someday for doctors to ...

Italian Vote Will Test Berlusconi’s Majority as Allies Defect

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi must show today whether he still has enough support in parliament to stay in power and implement austerity measures to trim the region’s second-biggest debt and bring down record borrowing costs. Find more info about Italian Vote Will Test Berlusconi’s Majority as Allies Defect photos videos ...

Federal Government Wants To Test Anthrax Vaccine On Children

Saturday, October 29th, 2011

Terrorists could use the potentially deadly Anthrax bacteria on an attack against the United States, and there is plenty of vaccine stockpiled for use against this and other possible biological agents of warfare. However they have never been tested on children so the effectiveness and possible side effects of the ...

Blood Test Could Identify Smokers At Higher Risk For Heart Disease, UT Southwestern Researchers Find

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

A simple blood test could someday quantify a smoker's lung toxicity and danger of heart disease, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found. Nearly one in five adults in the U.S. smoke, and smoking-related medical expenses and loss of productivity exceeds $167 billion annually, according to the Centers for ...