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Alzheimer's disease therapeutic prevents long-term damage from TBI in pre-clinical studies
A class of Alzheimer's disease drugs currently studied in clinical trials appears to reduce damage caused by traumatic brain injury in animals, researchers at Georgetown University Medical Centre report in...
Studies show children can complete treatment for peanut allergies and achieve long-term tolerance
A carefully administered daily dose of peanuts has been so successful as a therapy for peanut allergies that a select group of children is now off treatment and eating peanuts...
New Pathway That Regulates Inflammation Discovered
Researchers have identified a novel pathway that controls the activity of a key protein involved in inflammation. Their findings could have important implications for the treatment of diseases or conditions...
A natural approach for HIV vaccine
Since HIV was first recognized in the early 1980s, scientists have tried and failed to develop a vaccine based on a handful of “super antibodies” that so far have been...
Scientists study cancer cell death
LONDON, March 16 (UPI) -- New British medical images show the viscosity of cancer cells increases dramatically when they die, providing insights into cancer cell death.
Poisoned, shot condor gets medical help
A California condor captured because it appeared sickly was found to not only be suffering from lead poisoning but also had been shot.
Early Results Favorable For 5-day Radiation Treatment Of Early Stage Prostate Cancer
Preliminary results show that a shortened course of radiation therapy for prostate cancer called stereotactic body radiation therapy provides good PSA response for early stage prostate cancer and has the...
Seaweed And Fireflies Brew May Guide Stem Cell Treatment For Peripheral Artery Disease
An unlikely brew of seaweed and glow-in-the-dark biochemical agents may hold the key to the safe use of transplanted stem cells to treat patients with severe peripheral arterial disease, according...
Migraines Increase Stroke Risk During Pregnancy
Women who suffer migraines are at an increased risk of stroke during pregnancy as well as other vascular conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and blood clots, concludes...
Inserting Catheters Without X-rays
X-rays penetrate the patient's body, helping the doctor guide the catheter through the artery. In future, it will be possible to monitor the position of the catheter without exposing the...
Vitamin C Intake Associated With Lower Risk Of Gout In Men
Men with higher vitamin C intake appear less likely to develop gout, a painful type of arthritis, according to a new report.
Anger And Hostility Harmful To The Heart, Especially Among Men
Anger and hostility are significantly associated with both a higher risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) in healthy individuals and poorer outcomes in patients with existing heart disease, according to...
Shining Light On Diabetes-related Blindness
A group of scientists in California is trying to develop a cheaper, less invasive way to spot the early stages of retinal damage from diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of...
Simple Filter Delivers Clean, Safe Drinking Water, Potentially To Millions
As an efficient, inexpensive, low-tech way to treat water, new research could bring clean, safe drinking water to potentially millions upon millions of people.
Cellular Discovery May Lead To Targeted Treatment For Rare Form Of Anemia
University of Cincinnati researchers have identified the specific biological mechanisms believed to lead to a rare and incurable blood disease known as Diamond Blackfan anemia. Scientists say with further investigation,...
Genetic abnormality may increase risk of blood disorders
NEW YORK, March 15, 2009 - Researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) have shown for the first time that a tendency to develop some blood disorders may be inherited....
Blocking protein may help ease painful nerve condition
March 13, 2009 -- Scientists have identified the first gene that pulls the plug on ailing nerve cell branches from within the nerve cell, possibly helping to trigger the painful...
Carbon-neutral goal for Maldives
The Maldives leader says his country will be carbon-neutral within a decade by switching to renewable energy.
Metabolic And Neurological Disorders May Share Common Risk Factors
Metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes appear to share risk factors with and may influence the development of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, according to several reports...
US study finds carcinogens in kids' bath products
Dozens of popular children's bath products marketed in the United States contain two cancer-causing chemicals, a consumer safety watchdog group said in a report published Friday.
Government bans 'downer' cows from food supply
The government on Saturday permanently banned the slaughter of cows too sick or weak to stand on their own, seeking to further minimize the chance that mad cow disease could...
Rearrangements Of Multifunctional Genes Cause Cancer In Children And Young People
Researchers have shown that three genes that lie behind a number of malignant tumor diseases are normally involved in several fundamental processes in the cell. This may be the reason...
Medtronic Links Device for Heart to 13 Deaths
The new data reflect the first time that Medtronic has updated fatality figures since the device was recalled in October 2007.
Patients Seen Putting Off Surgery, or Rushing It
In a bad economy, patients are deferring elective surgery or speeding them up in fear they might lose their insurance.
Medical clinical research slows for lack of patients
Enrollment shortages have delayed or canceled trials on experimental therapies. Researchers are trying to reverse that trend, in part by using databases to connect patients with possible new cures. ...
Torso, more so
This yoga pose extends and strengthens the muscles in the sides of your torso. It also helps to develop strength and flexibility in your thighs and hips. Remember to press...
Aortic valve replacement keeps the blood flowing
The heart valve is a gatekeeper that lets blood out, and it tends to wear out with age. The shortness of breath that Barbara Bush and Robins Williams experienced recently...
Bad news or good, just call, doctor
Medical schools have started providing training in how to communicate better with patients, doctors say. ...