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Genes That Control 'Aging' Steroid Identified
April 14, 2011 — Eight genes which control levels of the main steroid produced by the adrenal gland, believed to play a role in aging and longevity, have now been ... > full story -
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Lung Disease
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Multiple Sclerosis Research
Hydrocortisone Therapy for Trauma Patients Associated With Reduced Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Risk
March 22, 2011 — Patients admitted to a hospital with major trauma and treated with the steroid hydrocortisone were less likely to be diagnosed with hospital-acquired pneumonia than patients who received placebo, ... > full story -
How Genetic Variations in Neuroactive Steroid-Producing Enzymes May Influence Drinking Habits
February 15, 2011 — Alcohol dependence (AD) may develop through alcohol's effects on neural signaling. Researchers have found that neuroactive steroids may mediate some of the effects of alcohol on y-aminobutyric acid ... > full story -
Discovery Could Lead to New Therapies for Asthma, COPD
January 27, 2011 — Researchers have proved that a single "master switch" enzyme, known as aldose reductase, is key in producing excess mucous that clogs the airways of people with asthma and chronic obstructive ... > full story -
Illegal Use of Human Growth Hormone Common Among Young Male Weightlifters, Study Finds
January 20, 2011 — A new study reveals that illicit use of HGH (human growth hormone) has become common among young American male ... > full story -
Mastermind Steroid Found in Plants
November 15, 2010 — Scientists have known how important plant steroids called brassinosteroids are for regulating plant growth and development. But until now, they did not know how extensive their reach is. Now ... > full story -
Looking for Osteoporosis With Scattered Light
October 20, 2010 — Researchers are developing a new way to monitor bone health and search for signs of osteoporosis, using infrared ... > full story -
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Decade-Long Trial Confirms Benefts of Steroid Withdrawal for Transplant Patients
August 23, 2010 — An analysis of 10 years of data from local kidney transplant patients shows that patients removed from a corticosteroid regimen shortly after surgery have better graft survival rates, better survival ... > full story -
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Colitis Patients Diagnosed Later in Life Tend to Have Better Disease Outcomes
August 2, 2010 — Adults diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after age 50 are more likely to achieve remission from their symptoms than patients diagnosed at younger ages, even when those patients receive similar ... > full story -
Transforaminal Steroid Injection for Lumbar Radicular Pain Proves Superior to Placebo
July 30, 2010 — Transforaminal injection of steroids was determined to be a viable alternative to surgery for lumbar radicular pain due to disc herniation, a new study shows. 54 percent of patients achieved pain ... > full story
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