Pesticide exposure linked to brain changes: study
When pregnant women are exposed to moderate levels of a common pesticide, their children may experience lasting changes in brain structure linked to lower intelligence, a US study said Monday.
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Apr 30, 2012 |
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Molecular probes identify changes in fibronectin that may lead to disease
Fibronectin plays a major role in wound healing and embryonic development. The protein, which is located in the extracellular matrix of cells, has also been linked to pathological conditions including cancer ...
Medical research
Apr 24, 2012 |
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Students build wiki of medical devices designed for low-income countries
(Medical Xpress) -- In parts of the world without reliable electricity, a pedal-powered nebulizer could provide life-saving asthma treatments. Small wax-filled sleeping bags could keep premature infants warm. ...
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Apr 24, 2012 |
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Biostatistics research could improve resource use in AIDS treatment in poor nations
In wealthy countries, antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed AIDS into an often-manageable chronic condition, as patients can receive both the therapeutics and the constant monitoring that ensures the therapies remain ...
HIV & AIDS
Apr 17, 2012 |
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Researchers identify Achilles heel of dengue virus, target for future vaccines
A team of scientists from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Vanderbilt University have pinpointed the region on dengue virus that is neutralized in people who overcome infection with the deadly pathogen. ...
Medical research
Apr 11, 2012 |
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Economic and social growth of developing nations may increase obesity
Developing nations experiencing economic and social growth might also see growing waistlines among their poorest citizens, according to a new study from Rice University and the University of Colorado.
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Mar 14, 2012 |
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How open source could help malaria treatment
In open source drug discovery all data and ideas are freely and immediately shared, and anyone may participate at any level.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 09, 2012 |
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Reports identify, prioritize environmental health risks in fast-growing United Arab Emirates
By global standards, health risks caused by environmental factors are low in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), new studies by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers show.
Health
Feb 22, 2012 |
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UK study provides insight into cancer progression
The University of Kentucky has announced that Dr. Daret St. Clair, the James Graham Brown Endowed Chair and professor of toxicology, has published the first comprehensive study that provides insight into the relationship ...
Cancer
Feb 22, 2012 |
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Study finds child abuse can lead to stunted brain development
(Medical Xpress) -- A small team of researchers has found that various forms of child abuse can lead to stunted development in certain regions of the brain. The research carried out by Martin Teicher, Carl ...
Neuroscience
Feb 14, 2012 |
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New model of childhood brain cancer establishes first step to personalized treatment
Scientists at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) developed a new mouse model for studying a devastating childhood brain cancer called medulloblastoma. The animal model mimics the ...
Cancer
Feb 13, 2012 |
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Study: Babies try lip-reading in learning to talk
Babies don't learn to talk just from hearing sounds. New research suggests they're lip-readers too.
Autism spectrum disorders
Jan 16, 2012 |
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Inequality in wealthy states rises, diseases decline: WHO
Social inequality in wealthy nations is increasing while in parts of the developing world many diseases are on the wane, Margaret Chan, head of the World Health Organization said Monday.
Health
Jan 16, 2012 |
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Mutation in gene that's critical for human development linked to arrhythmia
Arrhythmia is a potentially life-threatening problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat, causing it to go too fast, too slow or to beat irregularly. Arrhythmia affects millions of people worldwide.
Genetics
Dec 27, 2011 |
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Gates, Canadian NGO offer $32 mn for research
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and a Canadian NGO announced Friday $32 million to fund research for the discovery and development of affordable tools for rapidly diagnosing diseases in developing nations.
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