News tagged with association test
No need to fast for cholesterol test
(PhysOrg.com) -- Patients do not need to fast before having their cholesterol tested, a major study has found.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Nov 13, 2009 |
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King Tut died of blood disorder: German researchers
Legendary pharaoh Tutankhamun was probably killed by the genetic blood disorder sickle cell disease, German scientists said Wednesday, rejecting earlier research that suggested he died of malaria.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jun 23, 2010 |
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Could gene tests tell if kids can be sports stars?
Was your kid born to be an elite athlete? Marketers of genetic tests claim the answer is in mail-order kits costing less than $200.
Mar 08, 2011 |
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It's time to phase out codeine
It is time to phase out the use of codeine as a pain reliever because of its significant risks and ineffectiveness as an analgesic, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Medicine & Health / Medications
Oct 04, 2010 |
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Heart screening unnecessary in type 2 diabetes patients with no symptoms
Routine screening for coronary artery disease in type 2 diabetes patients with no symptoms of angina or a history of coronary disease is unnecessary and may lead initially to more invasive and costly heart procedures, according ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 14, 2009 |
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