Screen in Medical News

Young Kids' Screen Time May Raise Blood Pressure

Watching TV raises risk more than other low-level activities, such as painting, study finds MONDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Young children who spend too much time in front of the television, the computer and video games might be at increased risk for high blood pressure, a new stu...

Breast CT Scanner Could Improve Cancer Screen Comfort

Researchers study system designed for diagnosis as way to treat disease FRIDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) -- Breast computed tomography (CT) scans, already used experimentally to diagnose breast cancer, may also be able to treat it, a California researcher reports. "Breast CT is supe...

Instant Demo Screen Recorder Now With TrakMouse™ Technology

NetPlay Software releases Instant Demo v7.5, a Windows screen recorder that creates interactive movies for presentations, demonstrations and training. Version 7.5 introduces TrakMouse™, a new technology that automatically tailors a full screen recording for presentation in a smaller screen ...

All Fifty States to Screen Newborns for Cystic Fibrosis by 2010

BETHESDA, Md., July 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced today that all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have passed legislation requiring that all newborns be screened for cystic fibrosis (CF) by the year 2010. Early diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, a li...

Tech Global Price Rollback on their 22" Dell Touch Screen Monitor

During these hard economic times, Tech Global will offer a 22% Recession Price Rollback on their 22'' Dell Touch Screen Monitor. This offer will provide our customers with the same high-performance, quality product at an outstanding value. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) June 9, 20...

Founder of Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC Urges All Dentists to Screen Their Patients for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Because obstructive sleep apnea is reaching almost epidemic proportions in the United States, Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC announces an initiative to have all dentists screen their patients for both snoring and sleep apnea. New York, NY (Vocus) June 2, 2009 -- Because obstru...

Gene Screen May Predict Colon Cancer's Return

That knowledge could guide important treatment decisions, experts say THURSDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- The first genomic test aimed at predicting colon cancer recurrence may help individualize treatment for patients, leading to less toxic and more targeted therapy choices, scientis...

Women's Digital Imaging of Ridgewood First Private Medical Practice in New York Area to Screen With Breast Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI)

Studies show BSGI comparable to MRI in finding early stage cancers with fewer false positives RIDGEWOOD, N.J., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's Digital Imaging of Ridgewood (WDI) is the first private medical practice in the New York metropolitan area and the only medical facility in New Jersey ...

Dermatologists Encourage People to Screen the One You Love for Skin Cancer

American Academy of Dermatology introduces new "E" tool for detecting melanoma SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Treating moms and dads to brunch or backyard barbeques is a great way to honor them on Mother's Day and Father's Day, but the American Academy of Dermatology ...

Gene Screen Could Help Spot Melanoma

Activity of key proteins separate cancer from benign mole, scientists say TUESDAY, March 31 (HealthDay News) -- Identifying the differences between melanoma skin cancer and a harmless mole can still be a tough call for even trained specialists. But scientists say differences in levels...

TabletKiosk Introduces the MediSlate™ MCA i1040XT: A Mobile Clinical Assistant (MCA) with Touch Screen Input

TabletKiosk®, launches the MediSlate™ MCA i1040XT, the new mobile clinical assistant (MCA), featuring touch screen input. The MediSlate was designed to endure the rigors, needs and workflow of the clinical environment-- whether that is a hospital ward, medical clinic or emergency room....

Fruit flies soar as lab model, drug screen for the deadliest of human brain cancers

LA JOLLA, CAFruit flies and humans share most of their genes, including 70 percent of all known human disease genes. Taking advantage of this remarkable evolutionary conservation, researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies transformed the fruit fly into a laboratory model for an inno...

New study raises concerns about screen time among urban children with asthma

Urban children with asthma engage in an average of an hour more of screen time daily than the maximum amount American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends. This is the first study to examine screen time among children with asthma. "We know that both asthma and excessive screen time can be ...

HealthiNation's Health Video Library is Now Available on Verizon Hub, The New Touch Screen Home Phone System From Verizon Wireless

New Verizon Hub Delivers Streaming Health Videos to Consumers NEW YORK and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthiNation, a leading independent producer of health and wellness videos, and Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless service provider, announced today that Heal...

Doctors Urged to Screen Diabetics for Sleep Apnea

Treatment may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease THURSDAY, Jan. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Here's a wake-up call to the millions of American men and women with type 2 diabetes: Snoring at night or nodding off during the day may be symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially life-t...

New approach to screen individuals for early Alzheimer's disease

With millions of baby boomers entering late adulthood, the number of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is expected to drastically rise over the next several decades. A team of national researchers, led by Emory University, has developed a rapid screening test to detect mild cognitive impa...

Gene Screen Might Predict Prostate Cancer

Such a test would be especially useful for blacks, other high-risk groups MONDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors may someday be able to use five genetic markers to assess whether a man is at high risk to develop prostate cancer, a new study suggests. If reliable, these five "si...

Pediatricians Could Help Screen for Alcohol Abuse in Home

Special bond between doctor, parents opens way to discuss habits, offer treatment referrals TUESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Parents are willing to discuss their drinking habits with their children's pediatricians, who could then screen parents for alcoholism and refer them for eva...

Pregnancy disorder signals need to screen for heart disease

(Kingston, ON) High blood pressure experienced during pregnancy could be a woman's earliest warning that she is at risk of developing heart disease the number one killer of Canadian women says Queen's University professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graeme Smith. Called pre-eclampsia, this...

Award-Winning Raw Food Documentarian to Screen 'Supercharge Me!' in Boston

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- "Supercharge Me!" film producer and director Jenna Norwood will screen her award-winning documentary and discuss her life-changing experience with raw foods on Saturday, November 8, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Newton-Wellesley Hospital's Shipley Auditorium. The...

deCODE Launches deCODE BreastCancer(TM), a Genetic Test to Screen for Risk of the Common Forms of Breast Cancer

Enables women to understand whether they may benefit from more intensive screening, monitoring or preventive drug therapy REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- deCODE genetics (Nasdaq: DCGN ) today announced the launch of deCODE BreastCancer(TM), a new tool for assessing risk ...

Zoom and Pan with Mike and Mary using Instant Demo screen recorder v7.0

NetPlay Software releases Instant Demo v7.0, a Windows screen recorder that creates interactive movies for presentations, demonstrations and training. Version 7.0 introduces a zoom and pan function that provides full visual clarity when replaying on a smaller screen. Instant Demo v7.0 also intro...

Five States Step Up Efforts to Screen Newborns for Cystic Fibrosis

More Than 40 States Now Provide Routine Testing for Life-Threatening Disease WASHINGTON, July 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Four states -- Arkansas, Kansas, Maine, and West Virginia -- have joined 40 others and the District of Columbia in requiring that all newborns be screened for cystic fi...

Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities

Economic status, access and language barriers affect who goes for tests, study concludes TUESDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) -- The higher death rate from colorectal cancer among minorities in United States may be linked to socioeconomic, health care access, language and cultural barrie...

Family History Plays Role in Black Colon Screen Rates

Reason unclear, but study says doctor recommendation key to higher participation MONDAY, June 9 (HealthDay News) -- Blacks with a family history of colorectal cancer are less likely to be screened than either their white counterparts or other blacks at average risk for the disease, a...

Study suggests too much screen time and not enough physical activity may lead to childhood obesity

Cincinnati, OH, April 16, 2008 Childhood obesity is a growing concern for pediatricians and caregivers. In response to this problem, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) created guidelines for children regarding physical activity and screen time, which includes both watching television and p...

Three New States Join Efforts to Screen Newborns for Cystic Fibrosis

Alabama, Vermont and Nevada Join 37 Others in Screening for Life-Threatening, Genetic Disease WASHINGTON, April 9, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Illinois and Vermont have joined 37 other states and the District of Columbia in requiring that all newborns be screened for cystic fibrosis at...

More States Move to Require Hospitals to Screen Patients for MRSA

New Research Shows MRSA Screening Results in Significantly Lower Infection Rates AUSTIN, Texas, March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Concerns about the rising incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections have prompted lawmakers in a n...

Teens Spending Too Much Screen Time

Girls in poor neighborhoods most likely to watch TVs or computers, study finds WEDNESDAY, March 12 (HealthDay News) -- A new survey reports that teenagers spend far too many hours a week in front of TVs and computers, and those in poor neighborhoods have even more "screen time." "Th...

Drosophila drug screen for fragile X syndrome finds promising compounds and potential drug targets

Scientists using a new drug screening method in Drosophila (fruit flies), have identified several drugs and small molecules that reverse the features of fragile X syndrome -- a frequent form of mental retardation and one of the leading known causes of autism. The discovery sets the stage for deve...

Laser Screen Detects Diseases in Breath

Chemical molecules in exhalations hint at wide range of conditions MONDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A special technique that uses laser light to sample a person's breath can detect molecules that may be markers for a number of diseases, a U.S. study says. This approach, called ...

Harris Corporation Unveils Broadcast-Style Multiviewers for Real-Time Multi- Screen Access to Medical Information

Company Brings New Enterprise Intelligence Systems and Services to Healthcare Market ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HIMSS, Booth #1841 -- Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS ) today unveiled a new family of high-tech tools that provide clinicians with ...

Wisconsin First State in Nation to Screen Newborns for 'Bubble Boy Disease'

The Jeffrey Modell Foundation drives initiative for SCID screening MILWAUKEE, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- On Jan. 1, Wisconsin became the first state in the nation to screen all newborns for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID). Sometimes known as "Bubble Boy Disease," SCID is a genetic diso...

IMG Announces an Affordable Full Screen Software Magnifier for Home and Business Users

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovation Management Group, Inc. (IMG) announced today that it has begun shipping The Magnifier 1.50, a low cost, full screen magnification software. Most magnification software products on the market are designed for individuals who have extreme vis...

Gene screen patent leads to 'Deal of Distinction'

UChicagoTech, the University of Chicago's Office of Technology and Intellectual Property, has received a 2007 Deal of Distinction Award from the Licensing Executives Society of U.S.A. and Canada. The award stems from an agreement signed in late 2005 between the University of Chicago and the May...

Gene-Based Screen Spots Cervical Cancer Earlier

It could lengthen the time needed between tests, researchers say THURSDAY, Oct. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Compared to conventional tests, human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing enables earlier detection of lesions that lead to cervical cancer, Dutch researchers say. That means women could go long...

Prostate Cancer Awareness Week to Screen Thousands

Prostate Cancer Education Council raises awareness about prostate cancer and related health concerns DENVER, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Every three minutes a man finds out he has prostate cancer -- the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men. In fact, more than ...

LENA Foundation Announces the Development of an Automatic Autism Screen

BOULDER, Colo., March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The LENA Foundation announced today that its researchers have developed an automatic autism screen based on detectable acoustic patterns in the recorded vocalizations of children with autism. Based on a study of 1,227 day-long recordings of 76 typically...

Qiao Xing Mobile's CECT Subsidiary Releases Newest Handset Model; C7000A Offers Cardiograph, 120 Days Ultra-Long Standby and 3.0'' LCD Screen

BEIJING, China, Feb. 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. (''Qiao Xing Mobile'' or ''the Company'') (NYSE: QXM ), one of China's leading domestic manufacturers of mobile handsets through its subsidiary CEC Telecom Co., Ltd. (''CECT''), today announced t...

March of Dimes Implores Legislators to Vote in Favor of Hearing Screen

In continued fight for the health of all babies, March of Dimes volunteers spend a day at the Capitol ATLANTA, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The March of Dimes is making a House call -- House of Representatives that is. On February 21, 2008, the March of Dimes and volunteers from arou...