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Common Osteoporosis Drug Slows Formation of New Bone
April 17, 2013 — Although the drug zoledronic acid slows bone loss in osteoporosis patients, it also boosts levels of a biomarker that stops bone formation, according to a recent ... > full story -
Key Bone Marrow Protein Identified as Potential New Leukemia Treatment Target
April 15, 2013 — A new study on how the progression of acute lymphocytic leukemia is influenced by the bone marrow environment has demonstrated for the first time that targeting a specialized protein known as ... > full story -
Skin Cells Turned Directly Into the Cells That Insulate Neurons
April 15, 2013 — Researchers have succeeded in transforming skin cells directly into oligodendrocyte precursor cells, the cells that wrap nerve cells in the insulating myelin sheaths that help nerve signals ... > full story -
Can New Plasma-Based Biomaterials Speed Healing of Injured Tissues?
April 15, 2013 — Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) derived from blood contains growth factors and other bioactive molecules that promote healing at sites of tissue injury. However, it is difficult to deliver and retain ... > full story -
Bone-Marrow Grafts Show Promise for Some Sufferers of Low-Back Pain
April 11, 2013 — Autologous bio-cellular grafts are increasingly encountered in surgical literature as a means to enhance tissue repair. Biologic graft use has expanded beyond simple platelet rich plasma to encompass ... > full story -
Restoring Paretic Hand Function Via an Artificial Neural Connection Bridging Spinal Cord Injury
April 11, 2013 — Scientists have investigated the effects of introducing a novel artificial neural connection which bridged a spinal cord lesion in a paretic monkey. This allowed the monkey to electrically stimulate ... > full story -
New Method Restores Grip Function More Quickly to Patients With Tetraplegia
April 10, 2013 — A new method in which a number of operations are performed simultaneously can provide people with tetraplegia with a better grip function and the ability to open their hand. This method also shortens ... > full story -
Manipulating Calcium Accumulation in Blood Vessels May Provide a New Way to Treat Heart Disease
April 9, 2013 — Hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis, is the primary cause of heart disease. It's caused by calcium accumulation in the blood vessels, which leads to obstruction of blood flow and heart ... > full story -
Posture Provides Clue for Future Disability
April 8, 2013 — The shape of an individual's spinal column may predict his or her risk for nursing home admission or need of home assistance in old age, according to a new ... > full story -
New Guideline Recommends Treatments for Tapeworm Infection That Is on Rise in U.S.
April 8, 2013 — The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has released an evidence-based guideline on treating neurocysticercosis, a tapeworm infection causing seizures that is common in developing countries and is ... > full story
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