Medical research
Unlocking the potential of stem cells to repair brain damage
(Medical Xpress)—A QUT scientist is hoping to unlock the potential of stem cells as a way of repairing neural damage to the brain.
Jun 4, 2014
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Genetics
DNA repair gene provides new ideas for disease treatment
A gene known to repair DNA damage in healthy cells may also provide new insights about treating a genetic disorder of the bone marrow, Caltech researchers say.
Apr 30, 2014
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Glucosamine fails to prevent deterioration of knee cartilage, decrease pain
A short-term study found that oral glucosamine supplementation is not associated with a lessening of knee cartilage deterioration among individuals with chronic knee pain. Findings published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, a ...
Mar 11, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Genotyping of Aldehyde dehydrogenase2 (ALDH2) solves the mystery of Fanconi anemia
Kyoto University research group led by Prof. Minoru Takata has found the deleterious impact of the ALDH2 variant genotype in human Fanconi anemia (FA) patients. This finding strongly suggests the important role of endogenous ...
Jan 20, 2014
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Surgery
New treatment for 'arthritis of the spine' prevents paralysis
In a world-first, decompression surgery has been shown to be an effective procedure to treat cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) – a common progressive, degenerative disease of the spine that can lead to paralysis – ...
Sep 18, 2013
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Bisphosphonates could offer effective pain relief in osteoarthritis, research finds
St George's, University of London research has found that a drug normally given to osteoporosis sufferers could provide effective pain relief to patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis.
Sep 6, 2013
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Prolactin reduces arthritis inflammation
Inflammatory joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis are the result of cartilage damage and loss. Chondrocytes are the only cells that are found in cartilage and their death is linked to decreased cartilage health.
Aug 1, 2013
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Medical research
Can we use 3-D printing and stem cells to build a bone?
Pioneering techniques aiming to recreate human bone for replacement and repair will be showcased at the Royal Society's annual Summer Science Exhibition which opens to the public today.
Jul 3, 2013
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Health
Whole body vibration therapy increases bone strength
A treatment known as whole body vibration therapy significantly increases bone strength among adolescents with cerebral palsy, a new clinical trial from New Zealand shows. The results were presented Saturday at The Endocrine ...
Jun 17, 2013
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Medical research
Discovery may help prevent chemotherapy-induced anemia
Cancer chemotherapy can cause peripheral neuropathy—nerve damage often resulting in pain and muscle weakness in the arms and legs. Now, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have discovered ...
May 5, 2013
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