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Researchers find differences in swallowing mechanism of Rett syndrome patients
Aug 04, 2008 |
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Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have found that the reflux and swallowing problems that are common symptoms in patients with Rett syndrome and other neurological impairments, may be caused by ...
New data emerges on liver transplant survival rates
Nov 25, 2009 |
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Researchers at the University of Miami School of Medicine compared the outcomes of cirrhotic patients who underwent liver transplants for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) versus alcoholic liver disease (ETOH) and found ...
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Sinus infections may be a factor in toxic shock syndrome in children
Jun 15, 2009 |
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Rhinosinusitis (infection and inflammation in the sinus passages surrounding the nose) appears to be a primary factor in about one-fifth of toxic shock syndrome cases in children, according to a report in the June issue of ...
Race is strong predictor for restless legs syndrome
Nov 02, 2009 |
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New research shows that Caucasian women may suffer from restless legs syndrome (RLS), a sleep disorder characterized by the strong urge to move the legs, up to four times more than African-American women. The study, presented ...
Childhood kidney disorder has lasting effects
Sep 24, 2009 |
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A kidney condition that can arise in children and was until recently believed to disappear after puberty may persist into adulthood and cause significant long-term complications, according to a study appearing in an upcoming ...
Stem cells offer new hope for kidney disease patients
Oct 15, 2009 |
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Several cell-based therapy approaches could provide new treatments for patients with Alport syndrome, reports an upcoming paper in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). "Our study opens ...
Surgery provides modest benefit over non-surgical treatment for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
Sep 25, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- While surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome in patients without an indication of severe nerve damage (denervation) provides better outcomes than non-surgical treatment, the clinical relevance of this difference ...
First potential pathogenic mutation for restless legs syndrome found
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Jul 21, 2009 |
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An international team of researchers led by scientists at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida have found what they believe is the first mutated gene linked to restless legs syndrome, a common neurologic disorder.
Lap band weight loss surgery reduces teens' risk factors for heart disease, diabetes
Jun 11, 2009 |
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In teenagers, laparoscopic gastric banding surgery for treatment of extreme obesity can significantly improve and even reverse the metabolic syndrome, a new study found.
Deep brain stimulation may be effective treatment for Tourette's syndrome
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Oct 27, 2009 |
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Deep brain stimulation may be a safe and effective treatment for Tourette syndrome, according to research published in the October 27, 2009, print issue of Neurology.
Obstructive sleep apnea is prevalent in adults with Down syndrome
Aug 15, 2009 |
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A study in the Aug. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that adults with Down syndrome also frequently suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, complications of untreated OSA such as cardio ...
Exercise therapy best for knee pain
Oct 21, 2009 |
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For patients with severe knee pain, supervised exercise therapy is more effective at reducing pain and improving function than usual care, finds a study published on BMJ.com today.
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