Medical NewsLatest Medical News From Around The WorldApollo acquisition boosts NZ biotech Symansis- June 24, 2008 New Zealand biotech Symansis has purchased Australian company Apollo Cytokine Research for A$500,000 (NZ$627,000) to build on its unique cell signaling science and fast track expansion into new international markets.http://www.news-medical.net/?id=39403 Simple ultrasound exam may predict osteoporosis risk- June 24, 2008 An ultrasound exam of the heel may be able to predict if a woman is at heightened risk for fractures due to osteoporosis, according to a new multicenter study being published in the July issue of the journal Radiology.http://www.news-medical.net/?id=39402 Automated magnetic resonance imaging technique assists in earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis- June 24, 2008 An automated system for measuring brain tissue with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help physicians more accurately diagnose Alzheimer's disease at an earlier stage according to a new study published in the July issue of the journal Radiology.http://www.news-medical.net/?id=39401 Currently used pain assessment tools may be underestimating the pain response in infants- June 24, 2008 Dr Slater and colleagues (University College London, UK) studied the association between cortical pain responses in young infants and currently used pain assessment tools which are based on behavioural and physiological measures, such as change in facial expression.http://www.news-medical.net/?id=39400 Genetic mutation and cat exposure at birth may increase a child's risk of developing eczema- June 24, 2008 A gene mutation and cat exposure at birth may increase a child's risk of developing eczema during their first year according to a study published in PLoS Medicine this week. Researchers led by Professor Hans Bisgaard (University Hospital Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark) studied the association between mutations in the filaggrin gene (FLG) and exposure to environmental factors with the development of eczema.http://www.news-medical.net/?id=39399 |