Category: Medicine
25 July 2011
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The Incredible Shrinking Human Brain
Study suggests we pay a hefty price for our smarts
22 July 2011
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How Blasts Injure the Brain
New findings may provide important clues to how explosions cause traumatic brain injury in soldiers
20 July 2011
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ScienceShot: Tall People More Likely to Develop Cancer
Risk rises 16% with every added 10 centimeters
14 July 2011
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New Virus Jumps From Monkeys to Lab Worker
Study shows for the first time that an adenovirus can cross the species barrier
13 July 2011
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A Less Shocking Way to Reset a Broken Heart
Researchers find way to stop deadly fibrillation without a huge volt of electricity
13 July 2011
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Anti-HIV Pills Powerfully Protect Uninfected Heterosexuals
Two new trials of a novel prevention intervention show dramatic results
8 July 2011
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Podcast: Frying Tumors, Zombie Cane Toads, and a 123-Year-Old Recording
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6 July 2011
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Antiparasitic Drug Has Bonus Effect on Mosquitoes
Ivermectin, already prescribed for two other tropical diseases, may help fight malaria as well
1 July 2011
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Magnetic Nanoparticles Fry Tumors
"Magnetic hyperthermia" proves more effective in mice than traditional cancer drug
29 June 2011
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New Drug Hope for 'Aging' Kids
Rapamycin clears a mutant protein from cells, offering a new strategy to treat children with rare disease
29 June 2011
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Unveiling the Genetic Landscape of Ovarian Cancer
Huge study finds tumors harbor vast genomic disorder
28 June 2011
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Hitting Sleeping Sickness Where It Lives
Scientists unveil novel compound that kills brain-attacking parasites
27 June 2011
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For Conservationists, the (Tasmanian) Devil Is in the Details
New sequence of the endangered marsupial’s genome could help future generations fight off devastating facial tumor disease
27 June 2011
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LSD Alleviates 'Suicide Headaches'
Patients taking analog of psychedelic drug report fewer and less intense cluster headaches
26 June 2011
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When the Snake Bites ... Try Ointment
Salve that contains nitroglycerin might delay movement of snake venom
23 June 2011
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'Trust Hormone' May Help Curb Symptoms of Devastating Disease
Oxytocin improves mood, behavior in Prader-Willi syndrome
20 June 2011
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Spying on a Silent Killer
New imaging technique allows researchers to hear warning signs before a heart attack or stroke
17 June 2011
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HPV Vaccination Programs Showing Early Results
Australia sees drop in the incidence of cervical lesions in teenage girls
17 June 2011
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Podcast: Biological Lasers, Blood-Thinning Magnets, and More
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13 June 2011
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ScienceShot: 'Alzheimer's' in the Down Syndrome Brain
Brain scans show striking similarities between the two conditions
9 June 2011
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Magnets Keep Blood Flowing
Researchers show that magnetic fields can reduce blood viscosity, a leading cause of heart attack and strokes
8 June 2011
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Clues to Autism Emerge in Protein Network
Different types of the disorder may share a common pathway accessible to drugs
8 June 2011
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Researchers Coax Hearts to Heal Themselves
Mice given experimental compound form new heart muscle after simulated heart attack
2 June 2011
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New Superbug Found in Cows and People
Drug-resistant strain of bacteria has evaded standard molecular tests
31 May 2011
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New Data Spark Retraction Request for Chronic Fatigue Virus Study
Two new papers strongly question the link between XMRV and chronic fatigue
27 May 2011
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On the Fly, German Doctors Find Treatment for Deadly E. coli Infections
But some question the evidence for efficacy
25 May 2011
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Tricking the Brain Into Taking Its Medicine
An innovative study might lead to new weapons against Alzheimer’s and other disorders
19 May 2011
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Paralyzed Man Shows Remarkable Recovery
Electrodes implanted in the spinal cord enable patient to stand and perform some voluntary movements
6 May 2011
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Podcast: Altruistic Robots, Surprised Dogs, and Armadillos With Leprosy
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27 April 2011
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Yes, You Can Get Leprosy From an Armadillo
Genetic study gets to the root of mysterious U.S. cases
20 April 2011
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'Disease-Proof Mosquito' Could Spread Like Wildfire
Scientists find a way to replace dangerous mosquitoes with safe ones
4 April 2011
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Tuberculosis Followed the Fur Trade
Genetic fingerprints reveal movement of deadly bacterium from Europeans to native Canadians
3 April 2011
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The Curse of the Mummies' Arteries
A new study traces the origins of heart disease in ancient Egypt
30 March 2011
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Heart Defect: Medicate or Wait?
New finding may help doctors predict which patients are at highest risk for sudden death
28 March 2011
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Sensing Organ Rejection
A new DNA test aims to detect when the body rejects a transplanted organ
24 March 2011
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Good News About a Very Bad Cancer
Immune cell-activating molecule boosts survival for pancreatic cancer patients
10 March 2011
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Getting to the Guts of Malnutrition
Gut bacteria may be an important factor in the response to starvation
9 March 2011
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Nanodiamonds Could Be a Cancer Patient's Best Friend
Blinged-out chemotherapy drugs show promise for breast and liver cancer treatments
8 March 2011
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Fresh Doubts About Connection Between Mouse Virus and Human Disease
New data undermine claims linking XMRV to chronic fatigue and prostate cancer
6 March 2011
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A Safer Way to Spot Down Syndrome
Study finds noninvasive method to test fetuses for genetic condition
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