Monthly Archives: April 2013

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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