Potential treatments for neurofibromatosis
...t cells are constantly changing due to the genetic instability common to tumors. By using drugs that target the mast cells' ability to promote blood vessel growth, Clapp and his colleagues hope to prevent tumors from getting larger. Eventually, with continuing treatment, they hope the tumors will shrink or die ...Scientists detect probable genetic cause of some Parkinson's disease cases
...bradykinesia, or slowness of movement; andpostural instability or impaired balance and coordination. Patients mayalso have difficulty walking, talking, or completing other simpletasks. The disease is both chronic and progressive. Incidence of thedisease increases with age, with an average onset at about 60 years...