Health Discoveries in Neuromuscular and Peripheral Nerve Disease
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More sun and vitamin D may lower MS risk
February 9, 2011
Australian researchers have found that higher levels of vitamin D and greater sun exposure may lower the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to the February issue of the journal Neurology.
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Grant awarded to study regeneration of peripheral nerves
December 3, 2010
A $2.24 million, four-year grant has been awarded to researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center to study the use of keratin gel in regenerating damaged peripheral nerves in the hands, arms and feet.
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Clinical trial tests drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
October 14, 2010
A phase II clinical trial has begun on a heart disease treatment that may improve cardiac function in those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
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