Heart :: Inflammatory system genes linked to cognitive decline after heart surgery
Variants of two genes involved in the inflammatory system appear to protect patients from suffering a decline in mental function following heart surgery.
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Eye :: Gene therapy for childhood blindness – first clinical trial
The first clinical trial to test a revolutionary treatment for blindness in children has been announced by researchers at UCL (University College London). The trial, funded by the Department of Health, is the first of its kind and could have a significant impact on future treatments for eye disease.
Eye :: Eye muscles – go-getters of the anatomical world
The eye, often called the window to the soul, may become a window to the mysteries of muscular dystrophy, a debilitating muscle disease that often leads to death in early adulthood.
Bipolar Disorder :: Delayed treatment of childhood-onset bipolar disorder results in negative outcome in adults
In bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive disorder, a person experiences mood changes that fluctuate between periods of abnormally high energy and extreme depression. Bipolar disorder is estimated to affect approximately 1-3% of adults, but also can affect children and adolescents.
Depression :: US to improve depression diagnosis among college students
Fifteen percent of college students suffered from depression last year, up from 10 percent in 2000, according to The American College Health Association. Mental health professionals on college campuses expect the percentage to rise again this year.
Injuries :: Ladder-related injuries increasing in U.S.
Falls from ladders can result in serious injury and affect people of all ages. The general public is at risk for ladder injuries, yet receives little, if any, instruction on ladder use and safety.
Health Care :: UK scheme to improve quality and convenience of care closer to home
UK Health Minister Andy Burnham published new guidance to help health bodies and practitioners deliver high quality convenient care closer to people’s homes.
Smoking :: Affects of smoking tested in the young and healthy
A new study shows that left ventricular (LV) diastolic function, which is often impaired by age or obesity, is also affected by smoking in the young and physically fit.
Flu :: Statins may reduce death in pneumonia, flu
New research suggests that statins may be useful when treating infection-related influenza and pneumonia.
Lung Cancer :: Researchers find declining trend in lung tumors
Despite a global increase in adenocarcinoma of the lung throughout the last half century, new research reveals that a continuous decline of malignant tumors is now evident in the United States.