Faulty wiring in the brain may cause early-onset schizophrenia
...s." Myelin is the covering of nerve bundles that protects neurons and increases their transmission efficiency. The accumulation of myelin around these neurons is called myelination. In the human developmental process, myelination correlates with maturing patterns of behavior. In patients with schizophrenia,...Welcome alternative to warfarin for people at high risk of stroke
...ed in a fixed dose without coagulation monitoring, protects high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation against thromboembolism at least as effectively as well-controlled warfarin, and is associated with less bleeding. The preliminary reported SPORTIF V trial presented at the November 2003 American Heart Asso...OHSU researchers study recent monkeypox outbreak
...years. Fortunately, the smallpox vaccine not only protects against the smallpox virus, but also protects against other closely related pox viruses such as cowpox, camelpox and monkeypox. The smallpox viru...JCI Table of Contents, November 14, 2003
...TLE: Targeted disruption of TGF-b1/Smad3 signaling protects against renal tubulointerstitial fibrosis induced by unilateral ureteral obstruction AUTHOR CONTACT: Akira Ooshima Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan. Phone: 073-441-0634 Fax: 073-446-3781 E-mail: aooshima@wakayama-med.ac.jp View the PDF ...Nicotine metabolite may improve memory, protect against disease
... that at appropriate doses, it enhances memory and protects brain cells from dying, as well as having anti-psychotic properties," says Jerry Buccafusco, PhD. Buccafusco became interested in studying cotinine after observing in studies that monkeys continued to derive memory benefits from nicotine long after ...Protein identified that may play central role in inflammatory bowel disease
... tumor necrosis factor (TNF) in the drug Remicade protects intestinal cells from programmed cell death and promotes healing in damaged IBD tissue....New TB vaccine shows promise in HIV infection
... there is no evidence that the current BCG vaccine protects patients with HIV against TB, we have been working on a new strategy to immunize persons with HIV against TB, safely and effectively," said von Reyn. In a "back to the future" approach, the investigators revived a strategy used successfully prior to...Enormous X-ray solar flare seen by SOHO
...e, particularly during spacewalks. Our atmosphere protects people on the Earth, but passengers and crews on commercial jets at high latitudes could receive exposure equivalent to a normal medical chest X-ray. The CME associated with this flare is larger than the Sun itself and is one of the most dramatic h...FGF-2 to the rescue following traumatic brain injury
...FGF-2 boosts the production of new brain cells and protects existing neurons from degeneration following injury. The study suggests that FGF-2 supplementation may improve the outcome of individuals who suffer TBI following motor vehicle accidents or other brain injuries. The brain can be distinguished from ot...NIAID initiative addresses primary immune deficiency diseases
...ccessible to researchers at a secure Web site that protects the privacy of those who are registered. The repository will include DNA from individuals included in the registry for use by investigators on approved research studies. Unlike secondary or acquired immune deficiency diseases, which are caused by inf...Stanford computer model shows bypass surgery more cost-effective than stents
...re extensive length of artery and therefore better protects against disease progression. "Stents are not the curative procedure that people think. If people choose stent procedures they should be prepared to come back," she said. "If your house has a major plumbing problem do you fix one drain, or replace the...New insight into heart failure suggests novel drug target
...renergic receptors characteristic of heart failure protects the heart or whether it contributes to the disease, he added. Earlier work conducted by Rockman's team identified a protein enzyme, called PI3Kgamma, which is required for the internalization and recycling of beta-adrenergic receptors on heart cells.......percent damage. The researchers believe potassium protects the brain by affecting cellular processes that expand the blood vessels in the brain. Anne M. Dorrance, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta; (706) 721-8901; adorrance@mail.mcg.edu . *presentation time is 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003 4 p.m. ...High blood pressure is a factor in some 'senior moments'
... When a person has high blood pressure, the brain protects itself by remodeling its blood vessels to compensate for the higher pressure. This vascular remodeling, said Jennings, probably explains the blood flow differences observed with the brain scans. For that reason, blood pressure medicines that specif...Sandia nanolaser may help extend life-spans by rapidly analyzing possible neuroprotectant drugs
...otentially even more effective drugs. "Cyclosporin protects mitochondria better than anything else known, but it is not a perfect drug," says Keep. "It has side effects, like immunosuppression. Unrelated drugs may have a similar protective effect on mitochondria. Gourley's device will lead to a rapid screenin...Tai Chi class boosts shingles immunity
...havior can have a positive effect on immunity that protects against shingles. The findings are particular noteworthy as Tai Chi Chih or 'meditation with movement' increased immunity in older adults who are at risk for herpes zoster. "The improvements in both immunity and physical functioning were significant ...British scientists receive Lasker Prize for discovering new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
...treatment. Most importantly this new class of drug protects the joints from further destruction. This research has had a major impact, providing new and effective treatment for resistant rheumatoid arthritis patients benefiting almost 500,000 worldwide. Although these drugs have been found to be cost effectiv...Advances in MRI imaging may lead to new standards for faster diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
...ed myelin surrounds the central nervous system and protects nerve fibers, helping them conduct electrical impulses. During the progression of MS, myelin is lost in multiple areas, leaving scar tissue called sclerosis. Sometimes the nerve fiber itself is damaged or broken. In either case, the ability of the ne...Stanford researchers study new antiviral approach to protect women from HIV
...g possibility to fortify the barrier that normally protects the vagina from foreign invaders. "It struck me that viruses - certainly HIV, but almost all viruses - have to first get through the mucous membranes to get to the host," said Lee. "Essentially all mucous membranes of the body are colonized with norm...Brain cells found to hold key to growth of certain breast cancers
...afflicts many cancer patients. "The fact that DCD protects nerve cells in the brain from damage suggests it may have a similar effect on certain breast cancer cells by enabling them to grow faster and avoid apoptosis [the natural process that causes cells to die after a set number of divisions]," says Polya...