Genetic factors behind eye disorder identified
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Liverpool have identified genetic changes in a gene found in more than 12% of patients with a degenerative eye disorder.
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France warns of epidemic after chikungunya deaths in Antilles, Guiana
France's health minister warned Thursday of a serious epidemic in the Antilles and French Guiana after 33 deaths were reported in connection with the chikungunya virus.
Jul 10, 2014
New research identifies risk factors for little league shoulder
As cases of Little League Shoulder (LLS) occur more frequently, the need for additional information about the causes and outcomes of the condition has become clear. Researchers presenting at the American Orthopaedic Society ...
Jul 10, 2014
Intercollegiate contact athletes with shoulder instability return to in-season sports
College athletes experiencing in-season shoulder instability regularly return to play within one week of injury, but developed recurrent instability in 63% of cases, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic ...
Jul 10, 2014
Entering MLB early may increase elbow surgery risk
The common elbow surgery made famous by Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, Tommy John, definitely does its job to return pitchers to the mound, but risks for having the surgery may be able to be recognized earlier in a ...
Jul 10, 2014
Young athletes should consider the benefits of ACL surgery
Young patients who wait for ACL surgery may be at increased risk for secondary knee injuries, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting. The study ...
Jul 10, 2014
Stabilizing shoulder surgery helps NFL players return to the game
Shoulder instability is a common injury in football players but the rate of return to play has not been regularly determined following surgery. A new study, discussed at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's ...
Jul 10, 2014
WHO: Basic hygiene can help prevent MERS spread
A World Health Organization official on Thursday urged millions of Muslims making the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to exercise basic hygiene as mass gatherings pose risks of spreading the Middle East respiratory syndrome.
Jul 10, 2014
MERS unlikely to spread in Asia: WHO expert
Asian countries should keep their guard against the deadly Middle East respiratory virus, although it is unlikely to spread to the region, a World Health Organization expert said Thursday.
Jul 10, 2014
Mouse study suggests natural birth may strengthen the immune system
A number of studies suggest that children delivered by Caesarean section have a different intestinal flora than children delivered by natural birth. But it is still unknown why this is the case and what it means for the immune ...
Jul 10, 2014
