tests

New test for depression

harminka — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:07:01 -0600

A new universal test to predict the risk of someone succumbing to major depression has been developed by UCL (University College London) researchers. The online tool, predictD, could eventually be used by family doctors and local clinics to identify those at risk of depression for whom prevention might be most useful.

When the Ill Need Protection from Cure

harminka — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:58:37 -0500

In the quest to discover the root of illnesses, patients have to undergo an increasing number of scans and tests that may involve the use of ionising radiation to detect the source and scope of an ailment. However, this practice could also put patients at risk.

Psychologists creates fake proof personality test

harminka — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:59:14 -0500

Psychologists from the University of Toronto have developed a personality inventory that can predict who will excel in academic and creative domains, even when respondents are trying hard to fake their answers.

New steroid test uses oil exploration technique

harminka — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:42:19 -0600

It's a technique that has previously been used for oil exploration — now researchers at The University of Nottingham have developed a new, highly sensitive, anti-doping steroid test using hydropyrolysis.

Telefonica I+D Completes Nortel Carrier Ethernet Technology Tests

harminka — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:44:07 -0600

Telefónica I+D, the innovation arm of the Telefónica Group formed to strengthen the Group's competitiveness through technological innovation, has successfully completed tests on the performance and reliability of Nortel [NYSE/TSX: NT] Provider Backbone Bridges and Provider Backbone Transport carrier Ethernet solutions.

What is a critical lab value?

harminka — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:55:59 -0500

When it comes to lab tests, interpreting the clinical importance of an out-of-range result depends on how much experience a physician has, suggests research from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Investigators are presenting their findings at the American Academy of Pediatrics Conference Oct. 26 through Oct. 30 in San Francisco.

Carbon monoxide test helps to determine patients' smoking status

harminka — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:14:07 -0500

Pulse cooximeters have long been used to identify and measure the levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the blood of patients or firefighters. But new research, presented at CHEST 2007, the 73rd annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), indicates that the device has another use— it can quickly, inexpensively, and noninvasively identify a person who smokes.

Toward faster prenatal test for Down syndrome

harminka — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:16:05 -0500

Scientists in California are reporting an advance toward rapid testing for pre-natal detection of Down syndrome and other birth defects that involve an abnormal number of chromosomes.

Portable test promises to help detect flammable liquids in arson

harminka — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:18:20 -0500

Researchers in Ohio are reporting development of an inexpensive portable test for accurately identifying flammable liquids used in arson — the leading cause of fires and the second leading cause of fire deaths in the United States. Their study is scheduled for the current issue of ACS’ Analytical Chemistry, a semi-monthly journal.

Quick microchip test for dangerous antibiotic resistant bacteria

harminka — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:46:19 -0500

Researchers at the Veterinary Laboratories Agency in Surrey have developed microchips capable of quickly and cheaply identifying dangerous and drug resistant bacteria in clinical samples, scientists announced today (Wednesday 5 September 2007) at the Society for General Microbiology's 161st Meeting at the University of Edinburgh, UK, which runs from 3-6 September 2007.

60 second test could help early diagnosis of common brain diseases

harminka — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:45:59 -0500

Until recently physicians have had to rely on time-consuming and uncertain behavioural examinations to diagnose the onset of brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's and schizophrenia.

Nano-based biosensor may help first to those who need it most

harminka — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:57:02 -0500