Sunday, November 8, 2009

medical screening

New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study

Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say more >>

Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps

Study suggests differences in patient preparation and doctor fatigue play a role more >>

Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns

Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests more >>

Waiting, Wondering About Radiology Results Irks Patients

Getting details in writing would be ideal, survey finds more >>

CT Scans Surpass X-Rays for Swine Flu: Study

In high-risk patients, scans better able to spot serious complications, researchers say more >>

American Cancer Society Stands By Cancer Screening Guidelines

Group has no plans to rethink testing for breast, prostate tumors, contrary to published report more >>

More MRI Machines May Mean More Back Surgeries

But many of these procedures will not help patients, researchers warn more >>

Focused Radiation Protects Tumor Patients' Brain Function

Researchers recommend standard treatment with monitoring over whole-brain radiotherapy more >>

Docs Miss Test Results -- Even With Alerts

Communication woes still plague medical system, researchers find more >>

Steps Start to Add Up to a Math Path in the Brain

With functional MRI, researchers see that numbers trigger distinct activity patterns more >>

Successful Dieters Show Unique Brain Patterns

Scans found regions related to inhibition, self-control were more active more >>

Blood Tests May Spot Colon Cancer

Easier detection method might encourage more people to get screened, experts say. more >>

Alzheimer's Gene Affects Brains of Young Adults

Finding might help predict who's susceptible to the disease, study says more >>

Brain Scans Could Help Spot Schizophrenia Earlier

Imaging technology might advance treatment of psychotic disorders, researchers say more >>

Motivation May Be at Root of ADHD

Scans suggest that symptoms stem from deficits in brain's rewards system more >>

6 Secrets to Getting the Right Medical Diagnosis

Even doctors get misdiagnosed. Here's what leading diagnosticians do to get the right answers. more >>

Scans Shed New Light on Concussions

Technology helps detect hidden brain damage, study shows more >>

Medical Scans a Significant Source of Radiation

Study finds they more than double exposure, but actual amount still small more >>

MRI Might Find Early Alzheimer's

Detection could help slow down the disease, study says more >>

Depression's Effect on Pleasure Is Real

Using scans, researchers spot changes in the way the brain responds to music more >>

MRI May Not Improve Breast Cancer Outcome

But it does increase likelihood of extensive surgery, researchers say more >>

Breast CT Scanner Could Improve Cancer Screen Comfort

Researchers study system designed for diagnosis as way to treat disease more >>

Protein Clumps May Appear Years Before Memory Problems

Discovery could help in Alzheimer's prevention efforts, researcher says more >>

Vein Condition May Mask Serious Clot Disorder

Superficial vein thrombosis linked to deep vein thrombosis, study says more >>

Colonoscopy Beats 'Camera Pill' at Catching Colon Cancer

But less invasive detection method still shows promise, scientists say more >>

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