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Potential to Prevent, Reverse Disabilities in Children Born Prematurely, Study Suggests
January 17, 2013 Researchers report for the first time that low blood and oxygen flow to the developing brain does not, as previously thought, cause an irreversible loss of brain cells, but rather disrupts the cells' ... > full story -
New Genetic Pathway Behind Neurodevelopmental Disorders Discovered
December 6, 2012 Researchers have discovered a new genetic process that could one day provide a novel target for the treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as intellectual disability and ... > full story -
Magnesium Oxide: From Earth to Super-Earth
November 22, 2012 The mantles of Earth and other rocky planets are rich in magnesium and oxygen. Due to its simplicity, the mineral magnesium oxide is a good model for studying the nature of planetary interiors. New ... > full story -
Preterm Birth May Be Prevented With a Few Proven Treatments, Experts Say
November 15, 2012 Experts have set a target of lowering preterm birth rates by an average of 5 percent across 39 high-resource countries, including the United States, by 2015 to prevent prematurity for 58,000 babies a ... > full story -
Is Housework a Health Hazard? Sheet-Fitting Palsy Described by Physicians
November 8, 2012 What do a tight, fitted bed sheet and a blood clot in the wrist have in common? Both are associated with a condition called sheet-fitting palsy. True to its name, the palsy is reported in those who ... > full story -
Steroid Pills Effective for Treating Facial Paralysis in Bell's Palsy, Research Suggests
November 7, 2012 For people experiencing first-time symptoms of Bell's palsy, steroid pills very likely are the most effective known treatment for recovering full strength in the facial muscles, according to a new ... > full story -
Academic Websites Offer the Most Reliable Pediatric Orthopedic Information Online
October 21, 2012 A new study finds that websites provided by academic institutions offer the most reliable pediatric health information, and commercial-sponsored websites, the ... > full story -
Is Delaying Premature Delivery Safe?
October 9, 2012 In a new editorial, a UK expert argues that although premature children tend to have lower cognitive ability than their peers and 14.9 million are born prematurely each year worldwide, is it really ... > full story -
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Preterm Labor Powerhouse Therapy Offers Promise for Inflammatory Diseases
October 9, 2012 Researchers recently discovered the mechanism by which magnesium reduces the production of cytokines. Cytokines are molecules responsible for regulating inflammation; they play a key role conditions, ... > full story -
Taking the Fate of Stem Cells in Hand: Immature Nerve Cells Generated
June 28, 2012 Biologists have deliberately transformed stem cells from the spinal cord of mice into immature nerve cells. This was achieved by changing the cellular environment, known as the extracellular matrix, ... > full story
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