Early Prion Detection May Be Possible
Researchers have developed a method for detecting prions that may lead to a practical test for diagnosing the fatal brain conditions caused by these infectious agents.
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Researchers have developed a method for detecting prions that may lead to a practical test for diagnosing the fatal brain conditions caused by these infectious agents.
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Insight into Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease
A protein lost in Alzheimer’s disease may play a key role in memory development, according to a new study in mice. The findings give insight into how brain signals are disrupted by the disease and offer a potential new treatment target.
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A protein lost in Alzheimer’s disease may play a key role in memory development, according to a new study in mice. The findings give insight into how brain signals are disrupted by the disease and offer a potential new treatment target.
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December 6, 2010
Daily Drug Reduces Risk for HIV Infection
A pill that’s currently used to treat HIV infection can also greatly reduce the risk of acquiring HIV among at-risk men. The finding, from a large clinical trial, represents a major advance toward HIV prevention.
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A pill that’s currently used to treat HIV infection can also greatly reduce the risk of acquiring HIV among at-risk men. The finding, from a large clinical trial, represents a major advance toward HIV prevention.
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More Frequent Dialysis Improves Health of Kidney Patients
Kidney patients fare better on an almost-daily hemodialysis regimen than on the standard 3-times-a-week plan, according to a new study.
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Kidney patients fare better on an almost-daily hemodialysis regimen than on the standard 3-times-a-week plan, according to a new study.
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Aspects of Aging Might Be Reversed
Researchers have reversed age-related degeneration in a mouse model of aging. While the findings don't prove that natural aging could be halted or reversed, they may lead to new strategies to combat certain age-related conditions.
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Researchers have reversed age-related degeneration in a mouse model of aging. While the findings don't prove that natural aging could be halted or reversed, they may lead to new strategies to combat certain age-related conditions.
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November 22, 2010
CT Screening Significantly Reduces Lung Cancer Mortality
A low-dose CT scan can detect lung cancers at relatively early stages and reduce related deaths by as much as 20%, according to a new study. The trial was halted early because of the positive results.
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A low-dose CT scan can detect lung cancers at relatively early stages and reduce related deaths by as much as 20%, according to a new study. The trial was halted early because of the positive results.
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Campus and Community Can Reduce College Drinking
Harmful alcohol use drops among college students when universities and surrounding communities target the places off-campus where drinking occurs, a new study shows.
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Harmful alcohol use drops among college students when universities and surrounding communities target the places off-campus where drinking occurs, a new study shows.
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Mutations Affect Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment Outcomes
Researchers have discovered mutations in a particular gene that affect the treatment prognosis for some patients with an aggressive blood cancer that kills 9,000 Americans annually.
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Researchers have discovered mutations in a particular gene that affect the treatment prognosis for some patients with an aggressive blood cancer that kills 9,000 Americans annually.
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November 8, 2010
Controlling Computers with Your Mind
The activity of just a few brain cells can control the display of pictures on a computer screen, according to a new study. The finding sheds light on how single brain cells contribute to attention and conscious thought.
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The activity of just a few brain cells can control the display of pictures on a computer screen, according to a new study. The finding sheds light on how single brain cells contribute to attention and conscious thought.
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