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Sinus infections may be a factor in toxic shock syndrome in children
Rhinosinusitis (infection and inflammation in the sinus passages surrounding the nose) appears to be a primary factor in about one-fifth of toxic shock syndrome cases in children.   view more (2009-06-16)

Natural hormone offers hope for treatment of the metabolic syndrome
Angiotensin 1-7, a hormone in the body that has cardiovascular benefits, improves the metabolic syndrome in rats, according to a new study. The results will be presented Wednesday at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.   view more (2009-06-10)

Scientists discover new genetic immune disorder in children
Your immune system plays an important function in your health-it protects you against viruses, bacteria, and other toxins that can cause disease.   view more (2009-06-04)

In rare disease, a familiar protein disrupts gene function
An international team of scientists studying a rare genetic disease discovered that a bundle of proteins with the long-established function of keeping chromosomes together also plays an important role in regulating genes in humans.   view more (2009-05-27)

In a rare disorder, a familiar protein disrupts gene function
As reported this week in the open-access journal PLoS Biology, an international team of scientists studying a rare genetic disease has discovered that a bundle of proteins already known to be important for keeping chromosomes together also plays an important role in regulating gene expression in humans.   view more (2009-05-27)

Australian team reveals world-first discovery in a 'floppy baby' syndrome
In a world first, West Australian scientists have cured mice of a devastating muscle disease that causes a Floppy Baby Syndrome - a breakthrough that could ultimately help thousands of families across the globe.   view more (2009-05-26)

Why do people with Down syndrome have less cancer?
Most cancers are rare in people with Down syndrome, whose overall cancer mortality is below 10 percent of that in the general population.    view more (2009-05-21)

Role for CISD2 gene in human disease and lifespan control
In the May 15th issue of G&D, Dr. Ting-Fen Tsai (The National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan) and colleagues present a new animal model of human Wolfram Syndrome, and effectively link CISD2 gene function, mitochondrial integrity and aging in mammals.   view more (2009-05-15)

Research says older people need more sun
Spending more time in the sunshine could help older people to reduce their risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.   view more (2009-05-12)

UNC-Duke study: Impaired brain plasticity linked to Angelman syndrome learning deficits
How might disruption of a single gene in the brain cause the severe cognitive deficits associated with Angelman syndrome, a neurogenetic disorder? Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and Duke University now believe they have the answer: impaired brain plasticity.   view more (2009-05-11)

Preclinical work shows how one gene causes severe mental retardation
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center and the University of North Carolina have discovered in mice how a single disrupted gene can cause a form of severe mental retardation known as Angelman syndrome.   view more (2009-05-11)

Protein-protein interaction explains vision loss in genetic diseases
The mystery of genetic disease is only partially solved with the identification of a mutated gene. Often, the pattern of disease - the features or disorders associated with it - vary in type and severity among those who are affected. Scientists, physicians and patients all ask why.   view more (2009-05-11)

UCLA scientists reveal how deadly pediatric disorder develops in brain
A deadly brain disorder in toddlers may find its first treatment in drugs for Alzheimer's disease.   view more (2009-05-07)

Alarming increase in drug-affected newborns
A new Australian study has found that the number of newborns suffering serious drug withdrawal symptoms is now more than 40 times higher than in 1980.   view more (2009-04-23)

Drinking 100 percent fruit juice is associated with lower risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome
If you enjoy a glass of 100% juice as part of your daily routine, chances are you also have fewer risk factors for several chronic diseases when compared to your non juice-drinking peers.   view more (2009-04-22)

Diabetes, obesity and hypertension increase mortality in hepatitis C patients
The specific impact of metabolic syndrome on mortality in hepatitis C patients has been revealed by new research to be presented on Sunday April 26 at EASL 2009, the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver in Copenhagen, Denmark.   view more (2009-04-22)

Mouse model provides a new tool for investigators of human developmental disorder
Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome (WHS) is a human disease caused by spontaneous genetic deletions. Children born with WHS have a characteristic set of facial features, including a wide flat nose bridge, downturned mouth, high forehead, and highly arched eyebrows.   view more (2009-04-21)

Research suggests vegetable juice may help people with metabolic syndrome lose weight
Drinking at least one glass of low sodium vegetable juice daily may help overweight people with metabolic syndrome achieve better weight loss results.   view more (2009-04-20)

Tourette syndrome misconceptions only one battle for patients
The most disabling aspect of Tourette syndrome is that in 90% of cases, it exists in conjunction with another disorder.   view more (2009-04-15)

Frogs reveal clues about the effects of alcohol during development
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) cause malformations in babies, including facial defects, short stature, and mental and behavioral abnormalities.   view more (2009-04-06)
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