Health Discoveries
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Acute exercise more painful to vets than long-term regimen
August 24, 2010
A Wisconsin research team has found that Gulf War veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) find initial, acute exercise causes them more pain, while long-term exercise has the opposite effect.
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Form of muscular dystrophy linked to gene protein
August 23, 2010
Researchers from the U.S. and the Netherlands have identified a DNA sequence that points to a cause of a form of muscular dystrophy called facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD).
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New center focused on long-term effect of concussions
August 23, 2010
The new Michigan NeuroSport Concussion Program at the University of Michigan is focusing on the diagnosis, prevention and research related to concussions.
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Level of disease activity most important in RA disability
August 20, 2010
The level of disease activity in people who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) strongly affects the level of disability that they experience, according to a study in JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology.
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Podiatrists may lower number of diabetes-related amputations
August 20, 2010
About one-third of people who have diabetes-related foot ulcers may be able to avoid amputation by including a podiatrist in their medical team.
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Clinical trial focuses on drug to treat West Nile virus
August 19, 2010
A new drug is being tested in a National Institutes of Health-funded clinical trial to determine its effectiveness in treating people with West Nile fever and central nervous system infections caused by the virus.
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Nearly 20 percent of teens have hearing loss, study shows
August 19, 2010
Researchers from Vanderbilt and Harvard universities have found that nearly 20 percent of adolescents age 12 to 19 are experiencing hearing loss, an increase of 5 percent in the past 15 years.
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Federal grant will expand research on spinal cord injuries
August 18, 2010
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation has been awarded $5.4 million to expand research into spinal cord injuries and treatment for military personnel who live with such injuries.
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Energy drinks don't measure up to health claims
August 18, 2010
A Florida research team found that claims of better athletic performance and weight loss caused by drinking energy beverages aren't necessarily true and could lead to excessive caffeine intake.
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Neuroendodrine tumor research sponsored by grants
August 17, 2010
An increased understanding of neuroendocrine tumor biology, and identifying targeted treatments for carcinoid and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, is the goal of a new partnership in cancer research funding.
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Immune cell may affect back pain from herniated discs
August 17, 2010
Duke University researchers have found an immune cell linked to autoimmune disorders that may affect back pain associated with herniated discs.
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Vitamin B may not affect risk of second stroke, heart attack
August 16, 2010
Vitamin B supplements, commonly prescribed to lower homosysteine levels in stroke patients, may not protect those who have had a stroke or heart attack against a recurrence.
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Spinal fluid proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease
August 16, 2010
Measurements of certain proteins in spinal fluids could have far-reaching answers for predicting and diagnosing Alzheimer's disease in both those with memory problems and healthy individuals, the Archives of Neurology reported.
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Elderly drug use a concern of those who offer senior services
August 16, 2010
Admissions for drug abuse treatment for older Americans nearly doubled between 1992 and 2008, according to a new study by federal researchers.
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Childhood brain tumor survivors face health issues later
August 13, 2010
A study by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital found that those who survive childhood brain tumors often face health and fitness issues later in life.
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Exercise has many benefits for people with arthritis
August 13, 2010
With regular exercise, people who have arthritis experience less pain, more energy, improved sleep, and better day-to-day function, according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). Without it, they are likely to have less tolerance for pain, weak muscles, stiff joints and poor balance.
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TroVax in studies related to mesothelioma, prostate cancer
August 12, 2010
The drug TroVax will be studied as a treatment for malignant mesothelioma by a partnership between a major biopharmaceutical company in the UK and researchers at Cardiff University in Wales.
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Major grant funds gene therapy for muscular dystrophy
August 12, 2010
The Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, has received a $600,000 grant to conduct clinical testing of gene therapy aimed at improving muscle function in those with muscular dystrophy.
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Gender may influence reactions to vaccinations
August 12, 2010
Gender may play a role in the reactions and side effects that people experience after receiving vaccines, according to a recent issue of The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
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More genetic links to testicular cancer, study finds
August 12, 2010
Three new genetic risk factors linked to testicular cancer have been identified by British researchers, according to a recent issue of the journal Nature.
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Pregnancy soon after miscarriage carries fewer risks
August 12, 2010
Scottish researchers have found that women who get pregnant within six months after suffering a miscarriage have the best chance of having a healthy pregnancy with few complications.
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Large waist linked to higher death rate in both men and women
August 12, 2010
Having a large waist circumference, which has been associated with a host of diseases including diabetes and heart disease, may lead to a greater risk of death from any cause over a nine-year period, according to the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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New institute focuses on molecular causes of disease
August 11, 2010
A new research institute has been formed to focus on the molecular causes of cancer, autoimmune disorders and cardiovascular diseases.
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Allergy shots helpful to most with asthma, but not all
August 11, 2010
Allergy shots are a mainstay treatment for many people with asthma, but those with "treatment-resistant" asthma may experience serious side effects from the shots.
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Survival after heart bypass surgery increases significantly
August 11, 2010
From 2000 to 2006, the number of patients who died in the hospital following heart bypass surgery declined dramatically, according to the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
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