Researchers explore new method for early disease diagnosis

User rating: 5 / 5 after 1 vote(s)

From left Purdue University assistant research scientist Nagana Gowda and chemistry professor Daniel Raftery discuss their work with Murthy Shanaiah a post-doctoral research assistant and graduate student Aruni DeSilva who is seated in front of the t ...
From left, Purdue University assistant research scientist Nagana Gowda and chemistry professor Daniel Raftery discuss their work with Murthy Shanaiah, a post-doctoral research assistant, and graduate student Aruni DeSilva who is seated in front of the tank. The researchers are performing an analysis, using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy equipment. Raftery's team established a new technique for detecting a number of genetic disorders found in infants and young children. Credit: Purdue News Service photo/David Umberger

Purdue University researchers worked with the Indiana University School of Medicine to establish a technique that provides a new approach for detecting a number of genetic disorders found in infants and young children.


Full story »
All News summaries from Medicine & Health news
All News summaries for July 18, 2007

Breast cancer: How tumor cells break free and form metastases

11 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet
When tumor cells acquire the capacity to move around and invade other tissues, there is a risk of metastases and cancer treatment becomes more difficult. At the Institut Curie, CNRS Director of Research Philippe Chavrier ...

How effective are dental referrals by primary care physicians?

11 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet
Young children from low-income families experience high levels of tooth decay and face many barriers to getting dental treatment and preventive services. Because these children usually visit their pediatrician or other primary ...

Mother's vitamin D status during pregnancy will affect her baby's dental health

Jul 04, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
Low maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect primary tooth calcification, leading to enamel defects, which are a risk factor for early-childhood tooth decay.

Malaria on the increase in the UK

Jul 04, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
A huge rise in the numbers of UK residents travelling to malaria endemic areas, combined with a failure to use prevention measures, has significantly increased cases of imported falciparum malaria in the UK over the past ...

Screening for heart disorders in competitive athletes would save lives

Jul 04, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
Athletes who take part in competitive sport should be screened for potentially fatal heart problems before they compete, according to a study published on BMJ.com today.
Goto Archive PhysOrg Forum Goto Archive Video Goto Archive Editorials Goto Archive Free Magazines Goto Archive Newsletter

News Archive