Keeping an Eye on Age-Related Macular De…
September 23, 2011 by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Early detection, careful monitoring, and prompt treatment are crucial to saving sight SAN FRANCISCO— Marilyn Gozdon can tell you from personal experience why it’s crucial to know your risks for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Marilyn lost most of...
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May Edwards Chinn
December 26, 2011 by Todd Edwards
May Edward Chinn did not plan on becoming a doctor Originally she wanted to be a musician, but she changed from music to science after receiving encouragement from a professor at Columbia Teachers College. This fortuitous decision...
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How Inflammatory Cells Function Setting …
September 26, 2012 by New York University
A research team led by investigators at New York University and NYU School of Medicine has determined how cells that cause inflammatory ailments, such as Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and arthritis, differentiate from stem cells and...
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Scientists Find Stem Cells That Tell Hai…
September 28, 2012 by Bill Hathaway
Yale researchers have discovered the source of signals that trigger hair growth, an insight that may lead to new treatments for baldness The researchers identified stem cells within the skin's fatty layer and showed that molecular signals...
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5 Ways to Keep Arthritis From Slowing Yo…
September 29, 2012 by Harvard Medical School
Arthritis is a painful problem that can interfere with your ability to do the things you enjoy But you can take steps to protect your joints, reduce discomfort, and improve mobility. Physical or occupational therapists can be very...
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Delayed Cord Clamping Increases Iron Sto…
July 11, 2013 by Wiley
The authors found babies' blood and iron levels were healthier when the cord was clamped later Delaying clamping of the umbilical cord after birth benefits newborn babies, according to a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. In...
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