Category Archives: Publications

Antibiotic Brings Some Improvement in Fragile X Syndrome, Reports Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Posted on April 9, 2013

Minocycline Show Benefits in Children with Inherited Cause of Intellectual Disability and Autism Philadelphia, Pa. (April 8, 2012) – The antibiotic drug minocycline yields “modest” but meaningful improvements n functioning and mood for children with fragile X syndrome (FXS), reports … Continue reading →

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Non-invasive Mapping Helps to Localize Language Centers before Brain Surgery

Posted on April 8, 2013

‘Fast fMRI’ Protocol Could Aid in Planning Surgery for Epilepsy and Brain Tumors, Suggests Study in Neurosurgery Philadelphia, Pa. (April 8, 2013) – A new functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technique may provide neurosurgeons with a non-invasive tool to help … Continue reading →

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‘Extracellular Vesicles’ May Open New Opportunities for Brain Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Posted on April 8, 2013

Researchers Exploring ‘Nano-Sized EVs’ for Identification, Monitoring and Treatment of Brain Tumors, Says Review in Neurosurgery Philadelphia, Pa. (April 8, 2013) – The recent discovery of circulating “nano-sized extracellular vesicles” (EVs) carrying proteins and nucleic acids derived from brain tumors … Continue reading →

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Gynecomastia Has Psychological Impact on Adolescent Boys, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Posted on April 3, 2013

Effects on Self-Esteem and Social Functioning Support ‘Early Intervention and Treatment’ Philadelphia, Pa. (April 2, 2013) – Persistent breast enlargement (gynecomastia) negatively affects self-esteem and other areas of mental and emotional health in adolescent males, reports the April issue of … Continue reading →

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‘Sharps’ Injuries Have Major Health and Cost Impact for Surgeons

Posted on April 3, 2013

Need for Increased Awareness, Reporting and Prevention, Says Review in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Philadelphia, Pa. (April 2, 2013) – Injuries caused by needles and other sharp instruments are a major occupational hazard for surgeons—with high costs related to the … Continue reading →

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New Technique Shows Promise in Restoring Near Vision without Glasses

Posted on April 1, 2013

Wearing OK Contact Lenses Every Night Can Restore Age-Related Loss of Near Vision Philadelphia, Pa. (April 1, 2013) – By middle age, most people have age-related declines in near vision (presbyopia) requiring bifocals or reading glasses.  An emerging technique called … Continue reading →

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Leading Experts Disagree on Evidence behind Prostate Cancer Screening Recommendations

Posted on March 25, 2013

Is Randomized Trial Data Enough to Recommend Against Routine PSA Screening?  ‘Point/Counterpoint’ Debate in Medical Care Philadelphia, Pa. (March 25, 2013) – Do the results of recent randomized trials justify the recent U.S. recommendation against yearly measurement of prostate-specific antigen … Continue reading →

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Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease—What’s New, What’s Next

Posted on March 22, 2013

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s ‘Challenges in IBD Research’ Published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Philadelphia, Pa. (March 22, 2013) –  Every five years, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) gathers top researchers in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) … Continue reading →

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AAP and AJPM&R Announce Excellence in Research Writing Award Winners

Posted on March 19, 2013

Dr Alberto Esquenazi Wins ‘Best Paper’ for Study on ReWalk Exoskeleton Aiding Spinal Cord Injured  Patients Walk Independently   Philadelphia, PA (March  13, 2013) – The Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) and the editors of American Journal of Physical Medicine … Continue reading →

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Study Shows Rising Rate of Propofol Abuse by Health Care Professionals

Posted on March 19, 2013

Abuse of Common Anesthetic Has “Rapid Downhill Course,” Reports Journal of Addiction Medicine Philadelphia, Pa. (March 18, 2013) – Abuse of the anesthesia drug propofol is a “rapidly progressive form of substance dependence” that is being more commonly seen among … Continue reading →

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