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Protein Levels in Spinal Fluid May Spot Alzheimer’s

June 23rd, 2011 Comments off

A protein expressed early in the formation of the plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients could prove to be a useful biomarker for determining which people with mild memory problems will develop the disease.

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Genetic Clue to Painful Peripheral Neuropathy

June 23rd, 2011 Comments off

A single gene may be responsible for the pain suffered in many people diagnosed with a type of peripheral neuropathy that previously had no known cause, a study shows.

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Genetic Clue to Painful Peripheral Neuropathy

Out of Sync Brain May Be a Clue to Autism

June 22nd, 2011 Comments off

A brain that is out of sync may be an early clue of autism, researchers suggest.

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Out of Sync Brain May Be a Clue to Autism

Brisk Walking May Help Keep Prostate Cancer in Check

May 24th, 2011 Comments off

Brisk walking may help men diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer reduce their risk of progression of the disease, according to a new study.

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Brisk Walking May Help Keep Prostate Cancer in Check