Archive: 11/08/2015

Cheaper, faster, more accurate test to identify gene defects in heart patients

Stanford researchers design cheaper, faster, more accurate test to identify gene defects in heart patients

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Receptors in brain linked to schizophrenia, autism

The loss of a critical receptor in a special class of inhibitory neurons in the brain may be responsible for neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and schizophrenia, according to new research by Salk scientists.

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Knee replacement is effective treatment for degeneration caused by Blount disease

A first-of-its kind study has found that total knee replacements can effectively treat degeneration caused by a bone deformity called Blount disease.

Aug 11, 2015

Sport TV exposing children to thousands of alcohol-adverts per year

New research from Monash University shows that children are being exposed to thousands of alcohol adverts when watching sport TV, questioning the effectiveness of advertising regulations designed to protect children.

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Could flu someday be prevented without a vaccine?

Researchers have discovered a way to trigger a preventive response to a flu infection without any help from the usual players - the virus itself or interferon, a powerful infection fighter.

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Using online health forums to serve underserved communities

University of California, Riverside researchers believe results from their recently published paper on how people use social media and online health forums can help reach underserved communities and prevent the spread of ...

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Early surgery for mitral regurgitation, before clinical triggers emerge, has best outcomes

About 2% of the U.S. population has mitral valve regurgitation, which left untreated, can remain mild or lead to arrhythmia or heart failure. Timing of surgery is a matter of controversy, with guidelines suggesting "watchful ...

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Research advances potential for test and vaccine for genital and oral herpes

Findings from a pair of new studies could speed up the development of a universally accurate diagnostic test for human herpes simplex viruses (HSV), according to researchers at Johns Hopkins and Harvard universities and the ...

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Back-to-school vaccines not just for students

Back to school is an annual reminder to make sure children are fully vaccinated. But vaccination is a life-long health concern and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) urges adults to use the seasonal cue to ensure ...

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New clues found to vision loss in macular degeneration?

Scientists have identified a pathway that leads to the formation of atypical blood vessels that can cause blindness in people with age-related macular degeneration.

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