Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New algorithm could provide early warning for asthma attacks

A University of Texas at Dallas researcher and his international colleagues have developed an algorithm that might one day provide early medical alerts about the onset of asthma attacks or other respiratory problems.

Genetics

New strategy for assessing natural history of leukodystrophies

Natural history studies serve as an important standard in medical research because they analyze demographic, genetic, environmental and other variables to better understand how a disease develops and its clinical outcomes.