Friday, November 20, 2009

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Unraveling the 'Mad Cow' Mystery

Key molecule identified by researchers more >>

For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope'

Study in mice could lead to treatment for learning deficits, researcher suggests more >>

MS Need Not Preclude Pregnancy

Study finds complications no greater overall than for other women more >>

Research Sheds Light on Causes of Parkinson's

Gene mutations linked to both common and rarer hereditary forms of disease more >>

Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders

Wave of disabilities could overburden health-care system, researchers fear more >>

Pneumonia Drug Promising Against Form of Muscular Dystrophy

In studies with mice, pentamidine combats genetic defects that lead to myotonic dystrophy more >>

Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death

Cases in Mexico show young more likely to get sick, but elderly more likely to die more >>

Ventilation Positions Comparable in Lung Syndrome Patients

Face up or down doesn't affect death risk for acute respiratory distress, study finds more >>

Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship

Patient/caregiver roles often take the place of a partnership, researchers say more >>

Acceptance of Chronic Illness Helps People Move On

Hoping for recovery may actually prevent happiness, researchers say more >>

Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women

Researchers suspect lower vitamin D levels may be to blame more >>

Pay Less for Prescription Drugs

Check out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says more >>

Early Relapse of MS May Mean Fewer Issues Later

Short-term limitations seem to wane as years go by, researcher says more >>

Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns

Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests more >>

Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'

Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy more >>

Restless Legs May Vary by Race and Gender

Blacks are less likely, women more, to develop the disorder, study finds more >>

Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients

Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say more >>

Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors

New findings contradict previous reports of increased risks of dementia more >>

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Doesn't Promote Cancer

No added risk among patients taking immunosuppressants, research shows more >>

Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations

Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking more >>

All New Dialysis Patients at Increased Risk of Death

Higher mortality rates not restricted to those with cardiovascular disease, study finds more >>

Bowel Disease Treatment May Raise Skin Cancer Risk

Rates of non-melanoma cancer higher in patients with Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, study finds more >>

Sebelius: There Will Be Swine Flu Vaccine for All Who Want It

But the HHS secretary admits that delays are limiting supplies so far more >>

Sperm May Play Role in Transmission of HIV

Semen isn't the only way men spread virus during sex, new research shows more >>

Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Hereditary Eye Disease

Youngest patients have best chance at some visual recovery, research suggests more >>

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