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Shortening chromosomes cause for earlier cancer onset in families with rare syndrome
In families with a high incidence of Li-Fraumeni syndrome, the ends of individuals' chromosomes act somewhat like a lit fuse, according to researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. view more (2007-02-16)
Susceptibility To Psychotic Illness In Prader Willi Syndrome Linked To Gene On Chromosome 15 (p 135)
Authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET-which investigated the occurrence of severe psychotic illness in adults with Prader Willi syndrome-suggest that susceptibility to psychotic illness in the general population could be influenced by genetic abnormalities on chromosome 15. view more (2002-01-11)
Commonly used drug may prevent fetal alcohol syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is often called the number one preventable birth defect. view more (2006-02-21)
SEDATIVE LEADS TO CARDIAC FAILURE IN PATIENTS WITH HEAD INJURY (p117)
The sedative propofol given to patients with head injury in intensive care units may lead to sudden cardiac failure, report researchers in this week’s issue of THE LANCET. Propofol is used as a sedative and as a general anaesthetic in surgery or procedures lasting less than one hour. In patients with head injury the drug is also aimed at... view more... (2001-01-11)
Carnegie Mellon researchers to develop new drug delivery system
Carnegie Mellon University's Stefan F. Zappe is using adult neural stem cells to develop a new stem cell-based drug delivery therapy that may ultimately help treat a variety of inherited genetic disorders like Hunter syndrome. view more (2007-11-05)
Researchers discover gene responsible for Restless Legs Syndrome
An international team of researchers has identified the first gene associated with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), a common sleep disorder affecting tens of millions of people worldwide. view more (2007-07-19)
Fibromyalgia can no longer be called the 'invisible' syndrome
Using single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), researchers in France were able to detect functional abnormalities in certain regions in the brains of patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, reinforcing the idea that symptoms of the disorder are related to a dysfunction in those parts of the brain where pain is processed. view more (2008-11-03)
New Treatment for Post-Concussion Syndrome Pioneered at UB
ports medicine specialists in the University at Buffalo's Sports Medicine Institute have developed a new method for treating athletes who sustain post-concussion syndrome that, unlike the conventional approach, allows athletes to maintain conditioning while recovering gradually from the injury. view more (2006-10-12)
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)
Drug treatment improves learning in mice with Down syndrome symptoms, Stanford/Packard study shows
A once-a-day, short-term treatment with a drug compound substantially improved learning and memory in mice with Down syndrome symptoms, say researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. view more (2007-02-26)
Obstructive sleep apnea is prevalent in adults with Down syndrome
A study in the Aug. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that adults with Down syndrome also frequently suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). view more (2009-08-17)
Patients with lower urinary tract symptoms more likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome
Researchers have determined that individuals with mild to severe symptoms of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are more likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome (MetS), a collection of cardiovascular risk factors thought to be linked by insulin resistance). view more (2009-06-19)
Toward a faster prenatal test for Down syndrome
Scientists in California are reporting an advance toward rapid testing for pre-natal detection of Down syndrome and other birth defects that involve an abnormal number of chromosomes. view more (2007-09-19)
Research could lead to new treatments for birth defects
Pioneering new research into cleft lip and palate could open the door to babies with certain craniofacial disorders being successfully treated in the womb. view more (2006-10-16)
Panic cured by self-help via Internet
Cognitive behavioral therapy via the Internet cures anxiety just as well as traditional treatment with personal sessions. This is shown in a study by psychologist Per Carlbring at Uppsala University in Sweden. In his doctoral dissertation he demonstrates that nine out of ten individuals who tried self-help via the Internet were free from panic... view more... (2004-05-06)
AN EARLY MARKER FOR ALZHEIMER-TYPE DEMENTIA?
A group of investigators of the University of Cagliari found an interesting association between chemokinines and dementia in Down's syndrome, which may have far reaching implications. People with Down`s syndrome (DS) show early Alzheimer-like dementia. It has been suggested that the pro-inflammatory cytokine class plays a role in Alzheimer`s... view more... (2002-08-05)
EZETROL® Co-Administration with Statin Therapy Results in Greater LDL Cholesterol Lowering and Goal Attainment for Patients with Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, Studies Reveal
Results from two new clinical trials show that patients with diabetes and metabolic syndrome who are treated with ezetimibe (EZETROL®) co-administered with a statin experience greater reductions in LDL ("bad") cholesterol, compared to patients taking a statin alone. The new data also demonstrates that patients with diabetes and... view more... (2004-09-07)
Woman aquires new accent after stroke
A woman in southern Ontario is one of the first cases in Canada of a rare neurological syndrome in which a person starts speaking with a different accent, McMaster University researchers report in the July issue of the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. view more (2008-07-07)
New insight about the source of anxiety in Rett syndrome
A peptide known to play a role in anxiety is overly plentiful in a mouse model of the inherited neurological disorder Rett syndrome and appears to underlie the anxiety-like behavior in these mice. view more (2006-11-14)
Usage of CAM therapies high among those with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome
A high proportion of patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) report previous or current use, and interest in future use, of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. view more (2007-10-15)
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