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Cells from amniotic fluid used to tissue-engineer a new trachea

...n as amniocentesis. And when a prenatal ultrasound exam reveals fetal malformations, amniocentesis is usually recommended. Complications are rare. "In many cases, the amniotic fluid is collected anyway," says Fauza. "It's a precious resource that's thrown out now, but shouldn't be." Less than two table...

One-third of adults with diabetes still don't know they have it

...interviewed in their homes and received a physical exam with a blood test, which included a glucose reading taken after an overnight fast. The NHANES is unique because it includes a blood test that detects undiagnosed diabetes and IFG. "This study updates and generally corroborates earlier analyses that...

Snakes' virtual glasses, leopard spots and all-optical transistors

...ctors with little or no formal training in writing exam questions. Nevertheless, the researchers conclude that multiple choice exams in the University's physics classes A) are just as reliable and valid as other types of tests in gauging students' understanding of class material, B) are as good or better ...

Elasticity imaging identifies cancers and reduces breast biopsies

...technique in correlation with a routine ultrasound exam to study 166 lesions identified and scheduled for biopsy in 99 patients. Lesions were measured for the largest length on both the standard ultrasound image and the elasticity image. Lesions where the elasticity image was smaller than the standard ima...

High HPV concentrations combined with smoking significantly raise risks of cervical cancer

...oked and had a high HPV-16 load during their first exam had a 27-fold increased risk of later cancer than women who smoked but did not have an HPV infection. Women who were positive for HPV-16 (irrespective of amount of viral load) and were smokers had a 14-fold increased risk over women who were HPV-...

Ultrasound upgrade produces images that work like 3-D movies

... as well," Smith said. "Keepsake DVDs of the fetal exam could also be viewed at home in 3-D stereo." The goggles would soon become obsolete, he added. New monitors capable of fusing stereo 3-D images without them are now in development....

Parasite infection may benefit MS patients

...imilar disease course. Patients had a neurological exam every three months and a brain MRI every 6 months, while immunological evaluations were conducted during the last 12 to 18 months of the study. Patients were followed for an average of 4.6 years. During the study period, there were three clinical r...