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Stem cell research

... team of scientists, based in UK, have grown human nerve cells in the lab, in the first successful attempt ... differentiation into a specialised cell such as a nerve or muscle cell. The Britain-based team, headed by Dr Martin Cliffer,University's Institute of Reprod...

Low cholestrol,low behaviour

...mportant component of the brain, especially of the nerve cell membranes," he said. "It makes sense that if ...vel of cholestrol that might influence the way the nerve cells work." Dr Garland said impulsivity stimulated by low cholesterol levels could be responsible f...

Artists prone to cubital tunnel syndrome

...tunnel is caused by pressure exerted on the median nerve at the wrist and cubital tunnel is caused by repeated injury/pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow. The conditions and treatments discussed by Dr. Simmons are not limited to performing a...

Relief from common back pain

... to decrease disk pressure so it doesn’t pinch the nerve and so the pain is taken away.Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments affectig adults; as many as four out of five Americans experience significant back problems during their lives. Back pain is the second most common reason for doctor vis...

Researchers trick Alzheimer's Enzyme

...cetylcholine, the neurotransmitter that propagates nerve signals. Inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase treat the dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease by increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brain. Sharpless and his team synthesized molecular building blocks that, when pieced together, creat...

A question on study of Adult Stem Cell

...d, can generate numerous other cell types, such as nerve and muscle, in a fashion reminiscent of embryonic ...oined to make hybrid cells able to produce muscle, nerve and other cell types. Studies will be required to confirm that such spontaneous cell fusion between ...

How brain works

...unctioning of the brain in humans and animals, the nerve cells must communicate with the neurons by releasi...e protein plays an importnat role in preparing the nerve cells to send these chemical signals. The experimented animals were paralyzed- unable to move, ea...

Clotting Protein plays a role in nerve repair

..., may also be involved in regulating the repair of nerve damage. The discovery could lead to new strategies...yelin--the thin, protective coating that insulates nerve fibers in the brain and spine can lead to numbness, muscle weakness and stiffness, impaired vision a...

Acoustic neuroma in older patients to be treated

...a) is a benign tumour affecting the eighth cranial nerve and leading to a sudden loss of hearing and problems with balance.// Standard treatment is removal by surgery - but there's some debate as to whether this is worthwhile in older people with limited life expectancy. For any brain surgery can lead to a...

New operation for swallowing problems

...bove the esophagus, but below the mouth. When this nerve is paralysed, aspiration of food down to the lungs... this is a promising approach for those with vagal nerve damage....

Gene therapy restores sight

...e for the retina's ability to translate light into nerve impulses. In humans, LCA causes severe rapid onset of blindness, a process which begins before birth so infants are born partially blind. Bennett's team injected the eyeballs of dogs born with LCA with cells modified to contain the appropriate funct...

Glaucoma may be delayed by eye drops

...e, (the intraocular pressure), that can damage the nerve over a period of time and this damage results in p...ised pressure inside the eyeball damages the optic nerve leading to the brain. Fluid enters and leaves the eyeball all the time - it's when it drains away to...

Vaccine guards against shingles

...ection, without incident. But the virus lingers in nerve cells, and may re-emerge years later to cause shin...ome disease, generally accompanied by excruciating nerve pain as well as a rash. Researchers at the University of Hokins have tested an inactivated chicken p...

Many factors influence sexual potency

...conditions such as diabetes, blood vessel disease, nerve injuries and low levels of male hormones can cause sexual impairment. Also, certain medications can affect sexual potency. The physicians often can modify doses of the medication which might decrease adverse side effects. - Smoking can be a factor....

Laser dental treatment

...ts say laser treatment// will destroy the diseased nerve tissue without damaging the healthy nerve. They ...by drilling for ordinary fillings could damage the nerve and cause root canal work later in life. If needed, antibiotic paste can be inserted into the tooth ...

Useful device makes spinal surgery safer

...a multipulse cortical stimulator, and it checks on nerve impulses that allow the limbs to move. If these change, the device tells the surgeon that the operation may be putting the patient at risk and it is time to hold back. If the device gives the all clear, then the surgeon can plunge on and even be a bi...

Gene variant foretells diabetic neuropathy

...ropathy in the lower limbs - that is, //peripheral nerve damage leading to pain and numbness. In severe cases, amputation may even be necessary. Researchers at Duke University in the US have now identified a gene variant which makes people more likely to suffer from peripheral neuropathy if they have diabe...

Airbags lessens oppressive eye injuries

...Level 4 described serious injuries such as optical nerve damage and retinal detachment. The researchers found that 3.5 per cent of those involved in an accident where an airbag was deployed had an eye injury, compared to two per cent where an airbag was not involved. In fact, 25 per cent of all eye injur...

Vision loss could result due to MSG

...transmitter, a chemical that sends signals between nerve cells. The findings were published following a s...though previous research has shown that MSG causes nerve damage when injected directly into the eye....

Glaucoma & Ocular Hypertension more likely in patients with refractive errors

...ular pressure with no apparent damage to the optic nerve and visual field defects that characterize glaucoma, though glaucoma may develop with time. The study also found nearsighted participants were 60 percent more likely to have glaucoma than those without refractive error. The researchers who noted that...

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