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J M Nash
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Alzheimer's disease. New insights into its cause lead to new drug strategies.
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The antibiotics crisis. We're in the midst of an escalating arms race with the microbe, and we may be losing.
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Quality of life and well-being of patients with myasthenia gravis.
The cardinal symptom of myasthenia gravis (MG) is weakness of voluntary muscles, a feature that may restrict full participation in life activities. In turn, such limitations may negatively affect quality of life (QOL) and well-being among individuals with the disease. In the present study, we administered a measure of QOL to 27 patients with generalized MG. Results revealed that functional status was negatively impacted in the domains of physical functioning, energy, and general health. However, a clinically meaningful difference was evident only on perceived ability to accomplish physical tasks. The results suggest that although MG requires accommodations in physical activities, general QOL and well-being does not differ markedly from the general population.
Grains of hope. Genetically engineered crops could revolutionize farming. Protesters fear they could also destroy the ecosystem. You decide.
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The new science of Alzheimer's. Racing against time--and one another--researchers close in on the aging brain's most heartbreaking disorder.
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Who owns the genome? Battle pending.
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The bad and the good. Fresh doubts are cast on a troubled gene-therapy treatment even as the French hint at new advances.
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Pros and cons. Hormone therapy can do wonders for women, but a new cancer study underscores the risks.
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Vulvodynia: an introduction and critical review of a chronic pain condition.
Vulvodynia, or chronic vulvar discomfort, has become an increasingly recognized complaint in the medical literature. However, classification, assessment, and treatment for vulvodynia have not been universally established. There is a serious need for greater understanding of this disorder since evidence suggests, although not life-threatening, vulvodynia appears to have a significant impact on quality of life. This article reviews the medical and psychological literature on vulvodynia published since 1983, the first year vulvodynia was recognized as a diagnosis in the medical literature. The purpose of this article is to provide a review of the literature on diagnostic issues, treatment options, and psychosocial sequelae with the aim of highlighting areas in need of future research. Finally, suggestions are made for considering vulvodynia from a multidimensional, chronic pain perspective.
The immortality enzyme. A newly discovered gene may help scientists combat cancer and ailments linked to aging.
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In search of sight. Physicians in Chicago use fetal cells to combat a degenerative eye disease afflicting millions.
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Cancer. The enemy within.
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