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Tiny molecule may prove big in fight against neurodegenerative diseases

May 4, 2011

…is critical for the survival of neurons, the brain cells that die in these diseases. IGF-1 protects cells against different kinds of stressors, said Shivani Maffi, Ph.D., assistant professor of…

Air Force vet is center’s 40th lung transplant recipient within a year

April 21, 2011

…hypertension Most of the patients had at least some, if not severe, pulmonary hypertension, which is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. Changes in these arteries make it difficult for…

Quit smoking – with your doctor’s help

April 12, 2011

…the difficulties of quitting.” Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of disease, disability and death, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. The CDC estimates that 443,000…

Drug prevents type 2 diabetes in majority of high- risk individuals

March 23, 2011

…study, participants were chosen because of their high risk for diabetes, including obesity, family history and impaired glucose tolerance as demonstrated by a glucose test. “The drug shows outstanding results,”…

Mapping the universe of a protein

March 18, 2011

…beta), which controls various processes within cells. It regulates proliferation of cells – under normal circumstances, helping to suppress tumors – and also keeps the immune system in balance. He…

Finding shows potential way to protect neurons in Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, ALS

March 11, 2011

SAN ANTONIO (March 11, 2011) — Cell biologists pondering the death of neurons — brain cells — said today that by eliminating one ingredient from the cellular machinery, they prolonged…