Lack of iron linked to heart failureThe PressPeople suffering from iron deficiency have more risk of developing chronic illness and health complications including heart failure, poor foetal development and depression, new research has found. A group of…
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Organ donation takes center stage at Muller banquet
The Herald Bulletin He told the assembled players, coaches, athletic directors, parents and sponsors that he’s able to go to such speaking engagements only because of the generosity of an organ donor who saved his and eight other lives. “I get called a hero whenever I … |
Genetics defines a distinct liver disease – Science DailyScience Daily (press release)It can cause inflammation of the bile ducts (cholangitis) and liver scarring that leads to liver cirrhosis and liver failure. There are no effective treatments availa…
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Stem Cell Transplant Restores Memory, Learning in Mice
Science Daily (press release) Brain repair through cell replacement is a Holy Grail of stem cell transplant, and the two cell types are both critical to brain function, Zhang says. “Cholinergic neurons are involved in Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome, but GABA neurons are involved in … |
Zee NewsNew technique to deliver HIV drug to brain – Zee NewsZee NewsNew technique to deliver HIV drug to brain Washington: Researchers, including an Indian origin scientist, have developed a revolutionary new technique to deliver and fully release an …
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Auburn woman works to save lives through organ donation
WCSH-TV “Being an organ donor, it’s not a statistic,” Hallie Twomey said. “There are faces behind it. We are the reality of organ donation.” Hallie Twomey has been working with the New England Organ Bank over the last several years, and organized a blood drive … |
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Runners raise money, awareness of organ donation
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle From left, John D’Amico, 57, Christen Terrore, 41, Michelle Parson, 38, and Michele Marchioli, 50, cross the finish line of the annual Rochester River Run/Walk 5K. / Neeti Upadhye/Staff photographer … |
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Stem cell transplant restores memory, learning in mice
University of Wisconsin-Madison Brain repair through cell replacement is a Holy Grail of stem cell transplant, and the two cell types are both critical to brain function, Zhang says. “Cholinergic neurons are involved in Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome, but GABA neurons are involved in … Stem Cell Transplant Sees Mice Regaining Memory And Learning Capabilities …iTech Post Human Stem Cells Injected In Mice Restore Memory, Learning CapacityRedOrbit Stem cells help mice regain memoryHealthCentral.com SlashGear –Ubergizmo all 15 news articles » |
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The real reason you’ve put on weight
Bangalore Mirror In extreme cases, corticosteroids can even lead to Cushing’s Syndrome, when the body produces too much of the hormone cortisol. “Cushing’s sufferers find that their body distorts as they put on weight around the middle,” says Christopher Wong, a surgeon. |
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Being Overweight Increases Your Risk of Heart Failure
Toronto NewsFIX It’s well known that really obese people are likely to die prematurely from congestive heart failure, but how big is the risk for those of us who are “just a little bit overweight”? Five million people in the USA currently have congestive heart failure … |