Health and Medicine
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August 14, 2013
Oxidative stress in autism
A biomarker for oxidative stress is elevated in patients with both autism spectrum disorder and gastrointestinal dysfunction, suggesting opportunities for individualized approaches to clinical care. -
August 12, 2013
Noninvasive test detects stomach bug
A noninvasive test can be used to identify the presence of Helicobacter pylori and evaluate its virulence, which will be useful in areas with high rates of H. pylori-associated gastric cancer. -
August 9, 2013
‘Yo-yo dieting’ inflames fat tissue
Gaining and losing weight during “yo-yo dieting” may contribute to an exaggerated immune response in fat tissue that increases metabolic dysfunction more than steady weight gain alone. -
August 8, 2013
Glasses bring girl’s world back in focus
Once upon a time, teenage girls were not clamoring to sport a pair of thick, black, oversized eyeglasses. -
August 8, 2013
Nuclear shield against cell death
The protein SARM appears to protect cells from inflammation-driven death by stabilizing the nuclear laminin scaffold. -
August 5, 2013
Vanderbilt scientists discover potential new way to treat anxiety
Chemically modified inhibitors of the COX-2 enzyme relieve anxiety behaviors in mice by activating natural “endocannabinoids” without gastrointestinal side effects, Vanderbilt University scientists will report next week. -
August 1, 2013
Cognitive complaints, Alzheimer’s risk studied
A study of cognitive complaints in older adults showed that memory concerns from both the patient and an informant was most predictive of converting to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia within three years.