U of M performs first systemic therapy for fatal childhood disease
• Children's Health • Nov 02 07
University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview physicians have performed the first bone marrow and cord blood transplant to treat recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB).
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Treat all patients with rare lung disease to prevent stroke, say doctors
• Respiratory Problems • • Stroke • Nov 02 07
Treatment should be offered to all people with a particular rare lung condition, regardless of whether or not they show symptoms of it, say…
How to Prevent Morphine ‘Tolerance’
• Drug News • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Nov 01 07
Tolerance to the pain-relieving effects of morphine – which builds rapidly with prolonged use – can be prevented by blocking a key substance that’s…
Another Reason to Enjoy Dark Chocolate?
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Nov 01 07
A small, tantalizing new study shows that dark chocolate may help reduce hypertension.
The November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter highlights a recent…
Breastfed babies breathe better, except when mom has asthma
• Children's Health • • Asthma • • Respiratory Problems • Nov 01 07
When it comes to feeding babies, the old adage “breast is best” certainly holds true, with breastfed babies having less diarrhea and fewer ear…
Jefferson researchers find stem cells in degenerating spinal discs, potential for repair
• Neurology • Nov 01 07
Orthopedic researchers at Jefferson Medical College have for the first time found stem cells in the intervertebral discs of the human spine, suggesting that…
Opium and marijuana research go underground
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Nov 01 07
The world’s leading expert on the opium poppy has joined forces with researchers working on another infamous drug-producing plant – cannabis – in hopes…