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New genetic link to cot death identified
Babies born with specific variants of three key genes are 14 times more likely to die from cot death, new…
04 Sep 2006
Fever of unknown origin
Fever or pyrexia for which the cause is not known may be a sign of infectious disease, cancer, autoimmune conditions or be caused by medication…
27 Aug 2006
Acne
Acne (pimples or blackheads) causes red, inflamed skin, most commonly in teenagers. Acne treatments can help prevent acne scars.
19 Aug 2006
Anaemic children with cancer benefit from Erythropoietin
Children with cancer who develop anaemia during chemotherapy can benefit from a weekly dose of erythropoietin (EPO), according to researchers…
02 Aug 2006
Acquired immune system (B cells and T cells)
The acquired immune system's lymphocytes (T cells and B cells) attack antigens like bacteria and viruses, and create antibodies that prevent re-infection.
31 Jul 2006
Innate immune system
The innate immune system includes skin and other barriers which prevent disease entering the body, and inflammatory and other responses which fight disease.
24 Jul 2006
Electrical Impulses Foster Insulation of Brain Cells, Speeding Communications
Electrical impulses foster myelination, the insulation process that speeds communication among brain cells, report researchers at two institutes of the…
06 Apr 2006
Radiation Exposure
Symptoms of exposure to radiation. Information about limits of electromagnetic radiation exposure reduction from computer workstation screens and TV monitors
16 Mar 2006
Diabetes mellitus type 1 (insulin dependent, juvenile onset)
Type 1 diabetes mellitus usually develops before 20 years of age. It is treated with insulin injections to regulate blood glucose levels.
21 Feb 2006
