Archive: 18/07/2013

Researcher finds way to convert blood cells into autoimmune disease treatment

(Medical Xpress)—Cells from one's own blood could be converted into a treatment for autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease, based on the discovery of a Purdue University researcher.

Jul 18, 2013

Children with ear deformity may need intervention to improve school performance

Children born with a complete absence of the external ear canal, even if only one ear is affected, are more likely than their peers to struggle in school, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine ...

Jul 18, 2013

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Study finds boys more likely to receive HPV vaccine when their mothers receive preventive care

Boys are more likely to receive the quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV4) if their mothers receive flu shots or Pap screenings, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the American Journal of Public ...

Jul 18, 2013

Absence of specific enzyme in cartilage can lead to benign tumors in mice

Rhode Island Hospital researchers have found that the absence of the Shp-2 enzyme near specialized cartilage cells can lead to the development of multiple benign cartilage tumors in mice, a model that recapitulates the rare ...

Jul 18, 2013

New study suggests that moving more may lower stroke risk

Here's yet another reason to get off the couch: new research findings suggest that regularly breaking a sweat may lower the risk of having a stroke.

Jul 18, 2013

Caregivers of those with dementia may benefit from tailored interventions

Rhode Island Hospital researchers have found that multiple factors contribute to the burden felt by caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. These factors include the direct impact of providing ...

Jul 18, 2013