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Neglected tropical diseases burden those overseas, but travelers also at risk

Though little known to most Americans, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, leishmaniasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis and other so-called neglected tropical diseases are responsible for severe health burdens, especially among ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

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Mutation may cause inherited neuropathy

Mutations in a protein called dynein, required for the proper functioning of sensory nerve cells, can cause defects in mice that may provide crucial clues leading to better treatments for a human nerve disorder known as peripheral ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

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Photo-monitoring whale sharks

Up to 20 meters long and weighing as much as 20 tons, its enormous size gives the whale shark (Rhincodon typus) its name. Known as the ‘gentle giant’ for its non-predatory behavior, this fish, with its broad, flattened head ...

Biology /

created Dec 26, 2007 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Some types of temporary neurological problems associated with increased risk for stroke, dementia

Patients who experience symptoms described as transient neurological attacks, such as temporary amnesia or confusion, may have a higher risk for stroke and dementia, according to a study in the December 26 issue of JAMA.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Dec 26, 2007 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Why fish oil is good for you

It's good news that we are living longer, but bad news that the longer we live, the better our odds of developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Dec 26, 2007 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (104) | comments 4


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