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Researchers use nasal lining to breach blood-brain barrier

Neurodegenerative and central nervous system (CNS) diseases represent a major public health issue affecting at least 20 million children and adults in the United States alone. Multiple drugs exist to treat and potentially ...

Neuroscience created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Alternative medicine may help ease chronic sinusitis

(HealthDay) -- When used in tandem with standard Western treatments, alternative therapies such as acupuncture, acupressure and dietary changes may spell significant relief for patients battling chronic sinusitis, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 21, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

New 'scarless' surgery takes out tumors through natural skull opening

A technique developed by Johns Hopkins surgeons is providing a new route to get to and remove tumors buried at the base of the skull: through the natural hole behind the molars, above the jawbone and beneath the cheekbone.

Other created Oct 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast