Georgia Health Sciences University
Studies seek better understanding and treatment of depression
Connecting the dots between two molecules whose levels are decreased in depression and increased by current antidepressants could yield new therapies, researchers say.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 14, 2012 |
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Researchers pursue red flag for schizophrenia relapse
Blood levels of a protein that helps regulate inflammation may also serve as a red flag for relapse in some schizophrenia patients, researchers said.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 06, 2012 |
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Powerful class of antioxidants may be potent Parkinson's treatment
A new and powerful class of antioxidants could one day be a potent treatment for Parkinson's disease, researchers report.
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Jul 23, 2012 |
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Strong communication between brain and muscle requires both having the protein LRP4
Communication between the brain and muscle must be strong for us to eat, breathe or walk. Now scientists have found that a protein known to be on the surface of muscle cells must be present in both tissues ...
Neuroscience
Jul 11, 2012 |
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Scientists identify gene linked to facial, skull and cognitive impairment
A gene whose mutation results in malformed faces and skulls as well as mental retardation has been found by scientists.
Genetics
Jul 05, 2012 |
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Meditation practice may decrease risk for cardiovascular disease in teens
Regular meditation could decrease the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in teens who are most at risk, according to Georgia Health Sciences University researchers.
Health
Jun 07, 2012 |
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Low-fiber diet puts adolescents at higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Adolescents who don't eat enough fiber tend to have bigger bellies and higher levels of inflammatory factors in their blood, both major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, researchers report.
Health
Jun 01, 2012 |
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Common genetic mutation increases sodium retention, blood pressure
Nearly 40 percent of the small adrenal tumors that cause big problems with high blood pressure share a genetic mutation that causes patients to retain too much sodium, researchers report.
Genetics
May 30, 2012 |
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Neuron-nourishing cells appear to retaliate in Alzheimer's
When brain cells start oozing too much of the amyloid protein that is the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, the astrocytes that normally nourish and protect them deliver a suicide package instead, researchers ...
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
May 22, 2012 |
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Delivery system for gene therapy may help treat arthritis
A DNA-covered submicroscopic bead used to deliver genes or drugs directly into cells to treat disease appears to have therapeutic value just by showing up, researchers report.
Immunology
May 15, 2012 |
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Study seeks to improve stroke outcomes by optimizing blood glucose control
About 40 percent of ischemic stroke patients arrive at the hospital with high blood glucose levels that can worsen their brain damage, say physicians working to stop the additional loss.
Medical research
Apr 30, 2012 |
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Researcher develops non-toxic dandruff shampoo
Dandruff sufferers now have a non-toxic product to treat the condition, says a researcher at Georgia Health Sciences University.
Other
Apr 30, 2012 |
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