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Finding a Genetic Cause for Severe Childhood Epilepsies
May 28, 2013 A large scientific study has discovered new genes causing severe seizure disorders that begin in babies and early childhood. The finding will lead to new tests to diagnose these conditions and ... > full story -
'Preferred Retinal Location' May Aid Rehabilitation in Patients With Central Vision Loss
May 28, 2013 Perceptual learning techniques may provide a useful new approach to rehabilitation in patients with central vision loss -- taking advantage of visual plasticity that persists even in old age, ... > full story -
African-Americans Experience Longer Delays Between Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
May 28, 2013 Among men with prostate cancer, African-Americans experience longer treatment delays after being diagnosed than Caucasians. That is the finding of an analysis that suggests that efforts are needed to ... > full story -
Childhood Bullying Increases the Propensity to Self-Harm During Adolescence, Study Finds
May 28, 2013 A new study has shown that being bullied during childhood directly increases the likelihood of self-harm in late ... > full story -
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Copper Destroys Norovirus, Study Suggests
May 28, 2013 New research shows that copper and copper alloys will rapidly destroy norovirus - the highly-infectious sickness bug. The virus can be contracted from contaminated food or water, person-to-person ... > full story -
Aspirin Triggered Resolvin Protects Against Cognitive Decline After Surgery
May 28, 2013 Resolvins are molecules naturally produced by the body from omega-3 fatty acids – a process that can be jumpstarted by common aspirin. In a new study researchers describe how resolvins could ... > full story -
Surge in Children Accidentally Eating Marijuana-Laced Foods: Relaxed Colorado Drug Laws Behind Trend
May 27, 2013 A new study shows the relaxation of marijuana laws in Colorado may have caused the spike in the number of young children treated for accidentally eating marijuana-laced cookies, candies, brownies and ... > full story -
New Safety Test Predicts Reactions to Novel Drugs and Cosmetics
May 27, 2013 A simple lab-based skin test which eliminates the risk of adverse reactions to new drugs, cosmetics and household chemicals has been developed. It uses real human skin and immune cells to show any ... > full story -
Stem Cell Injections Improve Spinal Injuries in Rats
May 27, 2013 Scientists report that a single injection of human neural stem cells produced neuronal regeneration and improvement of function and mobility in rats impaired by an acute spinal cord ... > full story -
Meta-Analysis: Bug and Weed Killers, Solvents May Increase Risk of Parkinson's Disease
May 27, 2013 A large analysis of more than 100 studies from around the world shows that exposure to pesticides, or bug and weed killers, and solvents is likely associated with a higher risk of developing ... > full story
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