Medical Wellness

Dendritic cells protect against acute pancreatitis

NYU Langone Medical Center researchers have discovered the novel protective role dendritic cells play in the pancreas. The new study, published in the November…

Similar effects of beer and wine on the risk of cardiovascular disease

From 16 studies, results confirmed a J-shaped relationship between wine intake and reduced vascular risk, with maximal protection — an average 31% (95%…

Psychological intervention reduces disability and depression in adolescents with fibromyalgia

A recent trial shows cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) reduces functional disability and depressive symptoms in adolescents with juvenile fibromyalgia. The…

Improved method of electrical stimulation could help treat damaged nerves

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) was developed to help return lost function to patients with upper and lower extremity injuries and spinal cord…

Novel ALS drug slows symptom progression, reduces mortality in phase 2 trial

Promising results of a phase 2 trial of dexpramipexole are receiving advance online publication in Nature Medicine. Some preliminary results of the study were…

One for You, One for Me: Researchers Gain New Insight Into the Chromosome Separation Process

In a study published in the Nov. 17, 2011 issue of PLoS Genetics, they demonstrate that a protein known as Mps3 not only ensures that cells have two functional…

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