Nitric oxide links bulk of sporadic and familial Parkinson's disease
...nger should mop up extra NO in the brain, he says, preventing it from blocking parkin's activity. Other ways of reducing NO, such as preventing its production in cells, are less likely to work well because the molecule is so important to humans...2004 Spring Allergy Capitals(TM) identified
...te, www.allergyactionplan.com , contains tips for preventing spring allergies, and allows consumers to check their local allergy forecast. Consumers can also sign up for Allergy Alert TM e-mails that are sent when pollen counts are elevated. "Our research shows us that consumers want and need more informat...Newborn testing for immune disorders could save lives
...s. The bone marrow is processed to remove T cells, preventing the donor T cells from attacking the recipient, known as graft-versus-host disease. Mature, donor-derived, T cells typically appear in SCID patients within 90 to 120 days after transplant. The success of treatment varies among different forms of SCID...Protein promotes cancer metastasis and survival
...ns may prove to be a highly effective strategy for preventing late-stage progression of deadly metastatic cancers."...Topiramate reduces frequency of migraines
...e, a drug used to treat epilepsy, is effective for preventing migraine headaches, according to an article in the...uggested that a drug called topiramate may help in preventing migraines. Stephen D. Silberstein, M.D., of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, and ...Heart transplant survival: Results may be key to rejection prevention, detection, treatment
...ant drugs provide another vital management tool in preventing or treating transplant vessel damage. It's a promising time in transplant research." Review abstracts and a complete meeting schedule online at www.ishlt.org . Media invited Late-breaking clinical trial results to be presented in Grand Ballroom B...Mayo Clinic establishes landmark research program to predict and prevent alcoholism
...ddiction with the long-term goal of predicting and preventing alcoholism and other chemical dependencies. The first step in the research will be to identify human genes that contribute to someone's vulnerability to alcoholism. The next step will be to develop ways to use the genetic information to protect someo...HIV-positive U.S. military personnel accidentally vaccinated against smallpox
...e time of vaccination was probably a key factor in preventing a dangerous reaction. "Fundamentally, it is because their immune systems were not yet impaired or diminished or compromised, because they were presumably early in their infection," said Col. John Grabenstein, PhD, senior author of the study. "This is...Seal of approval scheme needed for complementary and alternative websites
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...nsiderable research, the role of estrogen alone in preventing chronic diseases in postmenopausal women remains uncertain. The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trials of hormone therapy were undertaken to determine whether conjugated equine estrogen (CEE) alone (for women with prior hysterectomy) or in...Avian influenza outbreaks create concern about human infection Mayo Clinic researchers warn
...ceedings report offer some general precautions for preventing the spread of the virus, such as performing thorough and frequent hand washing using soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs. The virus can be killed with heat (132 degrees Fahrenheit for three hours, 140 degrees for 30 minutes or 158 degrees for o...World's Alzheimer's disease experts to showcase latest research
... of delaying the disabling symptoms and eventually preventing Alzheimer's is a feasible objective that we believ...tegies for slowing its progression and delaying or preventing its onset. Presentation topics will include: Treatments: current interventions and approaches to...Vision loss from eye diseases will increase as Americans age
...rtance of annual comprehensive eye examinations in preventing and/or delaying eye disease for those at higher risk for blindness, such as those over age 65, people with diabetes, or African Americans over age 40. Study authors provide estimates of the number of Americans with each disease. The authors say...Computerized prescriber order entry systems may have limited impact on patient harm
... clinical pharmacists have a greater likelihood of preventing medication errors." Northwestern Memorial Hospital is currently implementing an electronic medical record and CPOE. The study of errors within its own hospital has helped a great deal in the design of the system. As well, the baseline data coll...New drug prevents arrhythmias that cause sudden cardiac death
... The experimental drug also has great potential in preventing the relentless deterioration of the heart during heart failure, because the leak contributes to the decline. "By fixing the leak, you could potentially slow the progression of heart failure and allow patients to live their lives more normally, not i...Preventing another Columbine: Youth violence prevention conference
...uth violence and discuss the latest strategies for preventing interpersonal violence among youth, the New York A... the issue of youth violence and on strategies for preventing it," said Dr. John Devine, co-organizer and Coordinator of the Comprehensive School Safety Project f...Exercise is key to reversing obesity-related heart risk in children
...s highlights the importance of regular exercise in preventing obesity-related vascular dysfunction in children," Woo said. According to government surveys, 15.3 percent of children aged 611 in the United States are overweight or obese. Almost half of young people get no regular exercise, Woo said. "Adopting a h...Sitting in nonsmoking sections a powerful tactic for preventing teen smoking
...ce, both of which also had a significant impact on preventing daily teen smoking. (Adolescent children of smoking parents who banned smoking in the home and asked people not to smoke in their presence were 15 percent and 8 percent less likely to smoke, respectively, compared to children of parents who did not)....Improving health for mothers and children in South Asia
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