'Decade of Brain' holds promise for answers to schizophrenia

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The inaugural symposium of the ''Decade of the Brain,'' established by Congress, focused on schizophrenia and was held in the country's newest psychiatric and substance-abuse facility, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The National Institute of Mental Health has also set schizophrenia as a major priority. Discovering the true nature of the illness depends on research, and a national research plan has been completed by the Department of Health and Human Services. Pharmaceutical options for treating schizophrenia were discussed in Tulsa; they are evaluated in companion articles in the November 21, 1990 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association. The encouraging trends in schizophrenia research include: developments in basic neuroscience; improvements in techniques for imaging the brain and its functions; the human genome project; new pharmacologic agents; and extended rehabilitative services. One hundred sixty experts were involved in formulating the national schizophrenia research plan. To actualize it, more than $123.4 million would be needed in the coming year. The budget for schizophrenia research in fiscal year 1990 was $95.7 million. Interdisciplinary approaches are urged throughout the report. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)

Research, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Science and technology policy, United States. National Institute of Mental Health, Schizophrenia

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Improved screening for prostate cancer offers challenging new data to cope with high incidence

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Researchers are finding new diagnostic tests to determine which men may have prostate cancer. The incidence of prostate cancer has increased in the 1990s and many more men are having surgery to remove the prostate. One group of researchers has found that men with 23% or less free prostate specific antigen (PSA) in their blood are more likely to have prostate cancer. This screening technique could eliminate 25% to 35% of all unnecessary biopsies while still detecting 90% of cancers. The American Cancer Society recommends annual PSA tests and digital exams for men at risk.

Diagnosis, Prostate cancer, Prostate-specific antigen, Prostate specific antigen

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Test of new medical dog tag with civilian potential

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Innovations, Medical records, Identification cards

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