By roy, on February 19th, 2012
A series of 15 scientific papers published this week in the journals of the Genetics Society of America (Genetics and G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics) put North Carolina at the epicenter of a scientific resource called the Collaborative Cross- a “library” of genetic diversity that scientists believe can help fast-track important discoveries about genetics and disease into new discov…
View full post on Cancer / Oncology News From Medical . . . → Read More: North Carolina-Based Genetic Resources Fuel Big Scientific Progress
By roy, on February 19th, 2012
The use of epidural steroid injections may be a more efficient treatment option for lumbar disc herniations, according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day in San Francisco. “Our study showed an 89% success rate in athletes returning to play after suffering an injury during practice or a game,” commented lead author Aaron J…
View full post on Back Pain News From Medical . . . → Read More: Lumbar Disc Herniations Treated Effectively With Steroid Injections
By roy, on February 17th, 2012
A report in the February issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals states that increases in brain cortical binding of the chemical marker called [18F]FDDNP were related to increases in clinical symptoms of neurodegeneration, whilst regional baseline values of this marker seem to be linked to with future cognitive decline…
View full post on Alzheimer’s / Dementia News From Medical . . . → Read More: Chemical Marker May Predict Cognitive Decline Risk
By roy, on February 17th, 2012
Though an estimated 26.7 million Americans age 50 and older have hearing loss, only about one in seven uses a hearing aid, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers. The finding adds clarity to less rigorous estimates by device manufacturers and demonstrates how widespread undertreatment of hearing loss is in the United States, the study investigators say…
View full post on Hearing / Deafness News From Medical . . . → Read More: Experts Estimate Nearly 23 Million Have Untreated Hearing Loss
By roy, on February 17th, 2012
Oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure hemoglobin A1c, an important gauge of a patient’s diabetes status, an NYU nursing-dental research team has found. Hemoglobin A1c blood glucose measures from oral blood compare well to those from finger-stick blood, the researchers say…
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By roy, on February 16th, 2012
Over the past 30 years, numerous studies have linked Borna disease virus (BDV) with mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder and dementia. Genetic fragments and antibodies to this RNA virus, which causes behavior disorders in a range of mammals and birds, have been found to be prevalent in psychiatric patients, but study results have been inconsistent…
View full post on Bipolar News From Medical . . . → Read More: New Study May End 2 Decades Of Suspicion: Does Borna Disease Virus Cause Mental Illness?
By roy, on February 16th, 2012
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that as many as one in 51 men and women will be diagnosed with melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – at some point during their lifetimes. A research team led by Ze’ev Ronai, Ph.D…
View full post on Melanoma / Skin Cancer News From Medical . . . → Read More: Study Identifies Molecular Switch That Allows Melanoma To Resist Therapy
By roy, on February 16th, 2012
Children showing difficulty carrying out routine actions, such as getting dressed, playing with particular types of games, drawing, copying from the board in school and even typing at the computer, could be suffering from developmental coordination disorder (DCD), and not necessarily from ADHD or other more familiar disorders, points out Prof…
View full post on ADHD News From Medical . . . → Read More: Developmental Coordination Disorder Often Misdiagnosed As ADHD
By roy, on February 16th, 2012
A UT Dallas undergraduate’s research is revealing new information about a key protein’s role in the development of epilepsy, autism and other neurological disorders. This work could one day lead to new treatments for the conditions. Senior neuroscience student Francisco Garcia has worked closely with Dr…
View full post on Anxiety / Stress News From Medical . . . → Read More: Undergrad’s Work Details Protein’s Role In Neurological Disorders
By roy, on February 16th, 2012
A recent paper published in the The Lancet reviewed the management and treatment of gynaecological cancers during pregnancy – most common types being cervical and ovarian. The goal among such cases is to prolong and prevent termination of pregnancy, whilst also treating the cancer in the most effective way possible…
View full post on Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News From Medical . . . → Read More: The Complexities Of Treating Gynaecological Cancers During Pregnancy
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