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Standards for Advancing Rett Syndrome Research Efforts

Key researchers in this field now tackle this issue, proposing standards and guidelines for Rett syndrome research, in an Open Access review article published…

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Women With Lupus Face Higher Preeclampsia Risk

New research reports that women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have a two-fold increase in risk of preeclampsia—a dangerous condition in which…

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Hormone Therapy Risks Linked to Metabolic Syndrome in Women

Women who didn't have metabolic syndrome beforehand showed no increased risk. The study was published this month online in Menopause, the journal of the North…

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New Exoskeleton Enhances Independence for Paraplegics

A team of engineers at Vanderbilt University’s Center for Intelligent Mechatronics has developed a powered exoskeleton that enables people with severe spinal…

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Vitamin D Linked to Reduced Bladder Cancer Risk

High levels of vitamin D are associated with protection against bladder cancer, according to a multidisciplinary study coordinated by molecular biologists and…

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Soda consumption, screen time, team sports at school influence students' weight

More soda consumption and screen time meant students were more likely to be overweight or to gain weight. The more frequently students ate meals each day, the…

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Water Workouts: Joint-Friendly Alternatives to Land Exercise

Biking, running and walking are all good for you. But the strain can be tough if you're overweight, have arthritis or suffer from other joint problems or…

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Dietary Treatments for Effective Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss

Most women gain weight during pregnancy – typically only a few pounds, but pronounced and permanent approximately one-fifth of the time.Given that a high body…

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How Your Location Affects Cardiac Arrest Risks

Your chances of having a sudden cardiac arrest can depend on where you live, warned Dr. Paul Dorian today at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2012 in…

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Scientists decode 'software' instructions of aggressive leukemia cells

A team of national and international researchers, led by Weill Cornell Medical College scientists, have decoded the key “software” instructions that drive…

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New pediatric heart failure guidelines a first in Canada

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society is the first in Canada to issue guidelines aimed at helping primary care and emergency physicians, as well as specialists,…

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Breast Cancer Tumor Disparities Tied to Socioeconomic Factors

“There is a disparity in the biological aggressiveness of breast cancer,” said Garth H. Rauscher, Ph.D., associate professor of epidemiology at the University…

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Proton Therapy: Preserving Quality of Life in Prostate Cancer

Two studies led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that proton therapy preserves the quality of life, specifically urinary and…

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New Diving Technique Empowers Diabetics to Explore Underwater

An estimated 100,000 recreational scuba divers around the world have diabetes. But low glucose levels under water can lead to erroneous decisions or even…

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Progress in Ultrasound-Guided Surgery May Improve Breast Cancer Treatment

Ideally, the entire tumor should be removed while leaving a continuous layer of healthy tissue, but current techniques for locating the tumors during surgery…

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$2.3 Million Fund Boosts RUB’s HIV Vaccine Innovation

To support their research for a vaccine against the HI-Virus, Prof. Dr. Klaus Überla of the Faculty for Medicine at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum and his…

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