News tagged with examination
Teenage 'spokesman' for hackers Team Poison arrested in UK
British police said Thursday they had arrested a 17-year-old suspected spokesman for Team Poison, a hacking group that has claimed responsibility for a series of high-profile cyber-attacks.
May 10, 2012 |
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What makes a voice unique?
A new digital speech database which captures how voices vary between different speakers or situations for the purpose of forensic speaker comparison has been launched by researchers at the University of Cambridge.
Apr 05, 2012 |
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Tomb exploration reveals first archaeological evidence of Christianity from the time of Jesus
The archaeological examination by robotic camera of an intact first century tomb in Jerusalem has revealed a set of limestone Jewish ossuaries or "bone boxes" that are engraved with a rare Greek inscription and a unique iconographic ...
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Feb 28, 2012 |
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Digital forensic examiners face stress, role-conflict
Despite playing an increasingly vital role in criminal investigations, digital forensic examiners face staffing cuts, heavy caseloads and stress within police departments that may not fully understand their responsibilities, ...
May 11, 2011 |
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Elder law expert: Health care reform act a mixed bag for seniors
Although the effects of the controversial health care reform act will be somewhat muted for many older Americans, it will inevitably have enough of an impact that seniors will discover that there is plenty to like and dislike ...
Feb 08, 2011 |
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Non-surgical approach to treat hepatic hydatid cysts
A research team from Saudi Arabia determined the efficacy and success of percutaneous aspiration irrigation and re-aspiration (PAIR) in the management of hepatic hydatidosis. They found that PAIR using hypertonic saline is ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 07, 2011 |
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Study evaluates prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in the United States
An estimated 6.5 percent of Americans age 40 and older have the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, a lower rate than was reported 15 years ago, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Ophthalmology.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 10, 2011 |
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Kids with larger waist sizes are more likely to have cardiac risk factors
In a study of more than 4,500 children, researchers found those with higher waist circumferences had significantly higher pulse pressures, which is known to increase the risk of heart-related disorders, according to an abstract ...
Nov 20, 2010 |
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Greater food insecurity from recession poses increased risk to low income individuals with diabetes
The economic recession impacts many aspects of our lives including an increase incidence of food insecurity. This can have serious consequences for those suffering from chronic illnesses like diabetes. For diseases like ...
Nov 08, 2010 |
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Food-allergy fears drive overly restrictive diets
Many children, especially those with eczema, are unnecessarily avoiding foods based on incomplete information about potential food-allergies, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. The food avoidance poses a ...
Nov 04, 2010 |
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Researchers develop successful method for extracting and archiving patient radiation dose info
Researchers have developed an efficient method for extracting and archiving CT radiation dose information that can enable providers to keep track of estimated radiation dose delivered to each patient at a given facility, ...
Nov 01, 2010 |
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Colorectal cancer screening can be expanded by offering it during mammography visits
Offering colorectal cancer screening to poor minority women during mammography visits can effectively expand screening in this otherwise underserved population, although lack of medical insurance remains a significant barrier. ...
Oct 25, 2010 |
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Flow of empty calories into children's food supply must be reduced
With over 23 million children and adolescents in the US overweight or obese, the risks for many chronic diseases continue to increase. An article in the October issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association examin ...
Oct 01, 2010 |
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Gum disease found to be significant public health concern
The prevalence of periodontal disease in the United States may be significantly higher than originally estimated. Research published in the Journal of Dental Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 22, 2010 |
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Higher diabetes risk dominant in US South asians, not immigrants
South Asians living in the United States are at much higher risk for type 2 diabetes than are whites and immigrants from other Asian countries, a new small study reveals.
Sep 22, 2010 |
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