Children's health
06 Jul 2006
Epilepsy drug eases symptoms of inherited disorder that weakens muscles
An epilepsy drug that has been on the market for decades can ease the symptoms of adult sufferers with a genetic disorder that seriously weakens muscles. Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis retrospectively reviewed results from off-label use of the drug valproate to treat seven…
Children's health
26 Jun 2006
Rare Disease's Gene May Illuminate Major Disorders
Oregon Health & Science University researchers have identified the gene behind a group of rare, progressive childhood disorders caused by an abnormal buildup of iron in the brain, which has implications for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Discovery of the PLA2G6 gene, whose mutated forms trigger several genetic disorders categorised as…
Diseases
02 Jun 2006
Ischaemic stroke
Ischaemic stroke occurs when there is insufficient blood flow to supply oxygen to the brain. It is a leading cause of death and disability.
Children's health
01 Jun 2006
Introduction to Neurostimulation
Neurostimulation is the application of precise targeted electrical stimulation to cause modulation of the nervous system.
Men's Health
01 Jun 2006
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
Spinal cord stimulation: SCS is the treatment of chronic, refractory neuropathic pain by implanting electrodes into the epidural space near the source of the pain.
Children's health
01 Jun 2006
Full year of treatment helps infants and children with toxoplasmosis
The first long-term study shows that treatment with pyrimethamine and sulfadiazine (two anti-parasitic drugs) during the first year of life leads to a lasting reduction in brain and eye damage for children with congenital toxoplasmosis. In the May 15 issue of the journal Clinical Infectious Disease, researchers report that…
Children's health
22 May 2006
Research finds sugar required for healthy brain development
New approaches to preventing birth defects from a rare metabolic disorder could result from research completed at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The findings also may have implications for patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s. To learn more about how glucose affects human development, Mary…
Diseases
16 May 2006
Nontraumatic spinal cord injury
Nontraumatic spinal cord injury is an injury to the spine which is not caused by sudden trauma like a car accident. Causes include infection and…
Children's health
16 May 2006
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary leakage of urine. It affects all age groups and causes psychological distress and functional problems.
