A doctor who was one of the discoverers of the gene responsible for myotonic muscular dystrophy has now identified a drug that could slow the progression of muscle damage and muscle dysfunction associated with the disease ...
Mar 18, 2015
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An Indiana University study has revealed that there may be a greater connection between mussels and muscles than previously thought.
Feb 24, 2015
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It's well known that over the long run, a high-fat diet increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Feb 17, 2015
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Prolonged use of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) by patients with heart failure may induce regeneration of heart muscle by preventing oxidative damage to a cell-regulator mechanism, UT Southwestern Medical Center ...
Jan 21, 2015
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A recently published study by a University of Colorado School of Medicine researcher and her colleagues suggests potential therapies for central core disease, a condition that can delay development of motor skills such as ...
Jan 20, 2015
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Researchers have successfully improved the ability of muscle to repair itself - by artificially increasing levels of the BMI1 gene in the muscle-specific stem cells of mice with muscular dystrophy.
Jan 15, 2015
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Whether an athlete has endured the repeated joint stresses of a marathon run, or the relentless battery of hits during a football match, many will opt for a post-activity polar plunge into an ice-cold bath.
Nov 21, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Strapping an oxygen mask to someone suffering a heart attack might make their heart attack worse, new research suggests.
Nov 19, 2014
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In the past few months significant insights into the molecular controls of damaged tissue and how to manipulate them for better regeneration has been revealed for treating rare muscular disorders, which also extends to the ...
Oct 22, 2014
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The timing of a toddler's first steps is an important developmental milestone, but a slight delay in walking is typically not a cause of concern by itself.
Sep 15, 2014
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