Study suggests loss of 2 types of neurons -- not just 1 -- triggers Parkinson's symptoms
...e surviving dopamine neurons lose their ability to release extra dopamine, and symptoms start to appear." To test their hypothesis, the researchers gave healthy, one-year-old mice the neurotoxin 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetra-hydropyridine (MPTP) at a dose that kills about 80 percent of the dopamine cells...Penn study finds pro-death proteins required to regulate healthy immune function
...igation showed that the amount and rate of calcium release from intracellular stores was altered in the mutan...than the cell can deal with, and consequently, the release of ROS. It is the release of reactive oxygen species by the mitochondria that actually generate the ...Miniature implanted devices could treat epilepsy, glaucoma
...amount of electrical current causes the neurons to release specific and controllable quantities of neurotrans... "The idea is that by using an engineered cell to release a neurotransmitter, we have a drug pump, in essence, that automatically refills itself and that only...ADHD appears to be associated with depressed dopamine activity in the brain
...eving memories. The findings of reduced dopamine release in subjects with ADHD are consistent with the notion that the ability of stimulant medications to enhance extracellular dopamine underlies their therapeutic effects in ADHD, the authors write. Individuals with ADHD also reported liking methylpheni...Green tea holds promise as new treatment for inflammatory skin diseases
...lly protect against infection, instead trigger the release of cytokines, which causes inflammation and the overproduction of skin cells. Other autoimmune diseases with similar side effects include lupus, which can lead to skin lesions, and dandruff. Green tea, already shown to suppress inflammation, help...HealthGrades study: Bariatric surgery patients have fewer complications at high-volume hospitals
...3, 2004 and 2005 in the 19 states that collect and release all-payer outcomes data. Those states are: Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. Health...Speeding up CT scans with cellphone technology, ultrasound warning signal for breast cancer
...o Minneapolis, the Virtual Pressroom and this news release are designed to make it possible to write stories about the meeting from your desk. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM The following highlights represent some of the many noteworthy talks that medical physicists will present at the meeting. I...Global warming's threat to New York region and how to avoid severe consequences
On July 11 a team of leading scientists will release the most comprehensive study to date of the effects global warming will have on New York and its residents. The report examines potential consequences for coastal areas, marine fisheries, forests, agriculture, winter recreation and human health. The ...Early-morning Friday classes may prevent students from getting sloppy on 'thirsty Thursdays'
...turn for additional instructional support, partial release from other academic service obligations, or even salary considerations." In summary, said Wood, university administrators should seriously consider increasing the number of Friday classes, either overall, or specifically for individuals who are at ...Progress toward an antitumor vaccine
This release is also available in German . How can we induce the body to use its own weapon, the immune system, to battle cancer" In principle, by the same means used against infectious diseases: immunization. The production of a selective vaccine is not a t...UCLA researchers develop new nanomaterials to deliver anti-cancer drugs to cells
...tructure. This provides the ability to control the release of anticancer drugs by external stimuli....Explaining a link between strokes and Alzheimer's
...tioning normally, it makes connections through the release of tiny amounts of chemical across the synapses. Once the chemical has been transmitted, it is mopped up by the astrocytes. The Leeds team which also includes Dr John Boyle in the Faculty of Medicine and Health and Dr Hugh Pearson of the Faculty ...New drug shows promise in treatment of advanced thyroid cancer
...ial growth factor (VEGF), a biologic factor tumors release in order to grow new blood vessels in the tumor, a process called angiogenesis. The study confirmed that the drug worked as predicted. Treatment significantly reduced the presence of soluble VEGF receptors, VEGFR2 and VEGFR3, in blood. Levels o...Antipsychotic drugs increase risk of death in older people with dementia
...ews release. Call for coordinates. A separate news release will be issued. Exercise Therapy Plus Advice Improved Low Back Pain at 6 Weeks But Not at One Year In a study of 259 people with subacute low back pain, a combination of exercise and advice directed by physical therapists improved pain and fun...New Orleans levee report finished by panel including University of Texas at Austin engineer
....S. Army Corps of Engineers is expected in June to release its assessment of the inherent risk of the 350-mile, New Orleans hurricane protection system. As part of assessing the risk and making recommendations for future improvements, the panel considered factors that included: - how inconsistencies in...New drug development facility helps move medicines to market
...ch are required before human trials and subsequent release to the market. Business Development Manager, Rose-marie Pennisi said TetraQ, which received $8.1 million from the Smart State Research Facility Fund in 2005, had now established its position in the market. She said TetraQ had proven there was a...Fat protein cuts blood vessel inflammation, may help heart, Jefferson scientists find
...gave mice a substance, TNF-alpha, which caused the release of inflammatory substances called cytokines. Injecting the mice with the active adiponectin-fragment reversed the effects of the cytokines and the resulting inflammation. Inflammation is common in cardiovascular disease. Adiponectin has been shown...Second SPORT study shows surgery advantage for spinal stenosis and slipped vertebra
...lity for patients. This publication follows the release of earlier SPORT findings in November, which looked at patients seeking treatment for disk herniation with sciatica. For that condition, the difference in outcomes between the surgical and non-operative groups was less. "The SPORT study was under...Better insight into brain anatomical structures
This release is also available in German . Magnetic resonance imaging is a very effective method for revealing anatomical details of soft tissues. Contrast agents can help to make these images even clearer and allow physiological processes to be followed in ......t whether using the G-SCF hormone to stimulate the release of blood vessel-forming stem cells can alleviate the condition, improve heart function and increase quality of life for people with severe heart disease. Executive Director of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Professor Bob Graham, said...