Adult stem cells may be beneficial for certain cardiovascular disorders and autoimmune diseases
Feb 26, 2008 |
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A review of previously published research suggests that stem cells harvested from an adult’s blood or marrow may provide treatment benefit to select patients for some autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular disorders, according ...
African sleeping sickness could be eliminated say tropical disease experts
Feb 26, 2008 |
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While the annual number of new detected cases of African sleeping sickness has been falling since the late 1990s, there could still be a resurgence of the disease unless control efforts are maintained, say tropical disease ...
First global malaria map in decades shows reduced risk
Feb 26, 2008 |
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About 35 percent of the world’s population is at risk of contracting deadly malaria, but many people are at a lower risk than previously thought, raising hope that the disease could be seriously reduced or ...
Unique three-way partnership for ATV ground control
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Feb 26, 2008 |
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Shortly after its planned 8 March launch to the ISS, ESA's Automated Transfer Vehicle will make the first-ever laser-guided docking in space. The vehicle's fully automated docking provides unique challenges to the multi-agency ...
Astronauts collect blood for immune study
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Feb 26, 2008 |
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International Space Station crew members are collecting blood, saliva and urine samples to study their immune function in microgravity.
Teens with treatment-resistant depression more likely to improve with combination therapy
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Teens with difficult-to-treat depression who do not respond to a first antidepressant medication are more likely to get well if they switch to another antidepressant medication and add psychotherapy rather than just switching ...
