National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases

NIH Scientists Identify Link Between Brain Systems Implicated in Schizophrenia
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0400
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have deciphered the complex relationship between three distinct brain circuits implicated in schizophrenia. The researchers determined that one brain circuit acts through an intermediary brain circuit. The intermediary circuit acts like a volume control knob, turning up the electrical activity of still another brain circuit, or turning it down. The finding suggests that schizophrenia could result from a malfunction anywhere in the link between these three brain circuits.
NIH Launches New Web Site for Parents on Medical Research Studies for Children
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:30:00 -0400
A new Web site from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), "Children and Clinical Studies" (www.ChildrenAndClinicalStudies.nhlbi.nih.gov), offers parents and health care providers an insider's guide to children's medical research.
Scientists Identify Gene Variant Involved in Isolated Cleft Lip
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:30:00 -0400
About 20 percent of isolated cleft lip, one of the world’s most common birth defects, may be due to a one-letter difference in the DNA sequence of a gene involved in facial development, researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health report.

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Ancient sport helps breast cancer survivors
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:23:15 -0400
Dragon boat racing dates back to ancient China, but some modern-day participants are breast cancer survivors who are using the sport to paddle their way back to physical and emotional health.
AIDS, cancer scientists scoop medicine Nobel
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:43:19 -0400
Two Frenchmen and a German won the 2008 Nobel Prize in medicine for their discoveries of viruses that cause HIV and cervical cancer, the organization's Web site said Monday.

 

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404 Defeating Deafness: Otosclerosis Factsheet - Offers a profile of the condition and discusses possible causes and treatment alternatives.

404 Discovery Health: Otosclerosis - Mark Loury, MD presents an illustrated guide to the disorder written for laymen. Features information on prevention, causes and risks of the condition.

Ear Problems - Oosclerosis - Article provides background details, information on risk factors, diagnostic and treatment methods and self-care after surgery.
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404 Emory Healthcare: Otosclerosis - Michelle Badash provides a brief definition of the condition and discusses causes and risk factors. Features information on diagnostics, treatment and prevention.

Healthopedia.com - Otosclerosis (Otospongiosis) - Article offers an overview of the condition with information on causes, risk factors, symptoms, testing and treatment alternatives. Features photos.

House Clinic - Otosclerosis - Article details background information on the condition and provides a description of drug and surgery treatment options.
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Otosclerosis - Illustrated guide features symptoms, alternative names, causes, incidence, and risk factors.

MEEI: Otosclerosis - The Massachusetts Ear and Eye Infirmary provides an illustrated guide to the condition and discusses surgical treatment options and information about success rates.
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MEI: Otosclerosis Patient Brochure - Information on the disorder and treatment provided by the Michigan Ear Institute. Includes a discussion of the cochlear and stapedia forms of the disease.

Otosclerosis - A description of this common cause of hearing loss in adults. A discussion of how people are affected, hearing loss progression and the causes.

500 Otosclerosis - Jeffrey P. Harris provides an illustrated guide to the condition that includes symptoms and diagnostic information.

404 Otosclerosis - Discover information on the causes and treatment of the disease provided by the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery of Columbia University. Features information on stapedectomy and on how taking oral sodium fluoride can stabilize hearing loss in some patients.
Meta Description: [ Otosclerosis is a degenerative disease of ear bone in which the consistency of the sound-conducting bones changes from hard, mineralized bone to spongy, immature bone tissue (otosclerosis is also called otospongiosis). This causes a buildup of excess bone tiss... ]

Otosclerosis - An article provided by the Department of Otolaryngology Health-Related Library at the University of Minnesota. Find background information on the condition, hearing aids and stapedectomy

Otosclerosis - Christiane Ribeiro Anias profiles the condition and offers information on the course and prognosis of treatment regimes.
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Otosclerosis - Find a definition of the disease that includes information on the fenestral and retrofenestra of the disorder. Features photo gallery.

500 Otosclerosis - Rachel Waits offers a history of the condition and information on prevention and treatment. Includes a discussion of the physical, emotional, and psychological distress caused by the disease.

Otosclerosis - Doctors Timothy C. Hain and Alan Micco provide background information on the causes and treatment of the condition. Features illustrations and references cited.
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Otosclerosis - Offers a brief description of the disorder, symptoms and treatment options provided by About.com. Find links to articles and related resources.
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Otosclerosis - A description of this disorder and a discussion on its progression. Symptoms are discussed and hearings aids as well as surgery.

404 Otosclerosis (Otospongiosis) - Outline written by Jeffrey D. Wolfrey summarizes information on genetics, incidence rates in the US, and causes. Includes references cited.

Otosclerosis and Stapedectomy - Directory features annotated links describing the disease and treatment.
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Otosclerosis Patient/Family Resources - Directory hosted by the University of Alabama features links to diagnostic and treatment resources. In English and Spanish.

Otosclerosis: Hear-it - Offers a brief description of the disorder as it relates to progressive deafness in young adults.
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Otosclerosis: NIDCD Health Information - The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) offers a profile of the disease, symptoms, and treatment options. Features links to related sites.

What You Should Know About Otosclerosis - Fact sheet provided by the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Includes information on what should be expected after a stapedectomy.
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