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Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:45:00 -0400
A trio of genome-wide studies -- collectively the largest to date -- have pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods.
Imaging Technique Allows Researchers to Monitor Protein Changes in Mouse Tumors
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:05:00 -0400
A new imaging technique can monitor, in living mice, the HER2 protein found in above-normal amounts in many cases of breast cancer as well as some ovarian, prostate and lung cancers. This new approach, once validated in mice and pending further experiments, could provide a real-time noninvasive method for identifying tumors in humans who express HER2 and who would be candidates for targeted therapy directed against this protein. It may also provide real-time information that will help clinicians optimize treatment for individual patients. The study, published in the July 2009 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, was conducted by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, both parts of the National Institutes of Health.
Dynasty: Influenza Virus in 1918 and Today
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:10:00 -0400
The influenza virus that wreaked worldwide havoc in 1918-1919 founded a viral dynasty that persists to this day, according to scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. In an article published online on June 29 by the New England Journal of Medicine, authors Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Jeffery K. Taubenberger, M.D., Ph.D., and David M. Morens, M.D., argue that we have lived in an influenza pandemic era since 1918, and they describe how the novel 2009 H1N1 virus now circling the globe is yet another manifestation of this enduring viral family.

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Police: Hospital worker swiped shots, spread hep C
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:18:42 -0400
A former hospital employee may have exposed hundreds or thousands of surgical patients to hepatitis C when she replaced clean needles filled with the powerful painkiller fentanyl with her own dirty needles filled with saline solution.
Health.com picks top beach, lake getaways
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:47:40 -0400
We know your summer vacation time is precious: You want to land where you can truly relax, breathe fresh air, get in some exercise and eat well -- without breaking the bank. That's why we teamed up with a panel of travel and health experts to help us find the healthiest of the nation's most popular beach and lake towns.

 

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Carolina Fragile X Project - A series of studies examining the impact of fragile X syndrome (FXS) on individuals, families and the agencies that serve them.

Conquer Fragile X, Inc. - Creating a virtual research center in Israel to find a cure.
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404 Fact Sheets for Health Professionals: Fragile X Syndrome - From the Victorian Government, Australia.

Fragile X Association of Australia - Information on this disease, medical aspects, education, references, contacts and what's new in Australia

Fragile X Association of Southern California - Fragile X Syndrome is the leading inherited cause of developmental disabilities and mental impairment worldwide. It affects 1 in 2,000 males and 1 in 4,000 females. It is estimated that 1 in 259 females are carries of the premutation.
Meta Description: [ Fragile X Association of Southern California promotes public awareness of Fragile X syndrome with emphasis on Educatiors and Health Professionals and also supports scientific research. ]

Fragile X Research Foundation of Canada - Registered charity publishes a newsletter, invites applications for research grant, and explains how to donate or join.

404 Fragile X Syndrome - Single page on recognition of the condition in young children.

Fragile X Syndrome - Diagnostic and Carrier Testing - A Policy Statement from the American College of Medical Genetics.

FRAXA Research Foundation Home Page - Non-profit organization run by parents. Fighting to find a cure for Fragile X Syndrome and helping Fragile X Family's.

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Maryland Fragile X Resource Group - A community of families in and around the Washington-Baltimore metro area that have children affected by Fragile X Syndrome. Includes news, upcoming events, and resources.
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Online Support Group - Support group for Family's who are dealing with Fragile X Syndrome.
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Pediatric Oncal - Information presented about Fragile X Syndrome, including the diagnoses and clinical manifestations.
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404 Queensland Fragile X Association - About QFXA, news, events, links and contacts. Also information of fragile X syndrome.

The National Fragile X Foundation - Features information about the disease, its teatment, and inheritance.