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Common Pediatric Airway Disorders

The airway can be affected by congenital anomalies causing upper airway obstruction that can be relatively fixed (skeletal) or dynamic (soft tissue). (Please note that because only common pediatric upper...

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Turning the tide on targeted treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders

The study by Glaze et al.1 in this issue of Neurology® provides a remarkable glimpse into the future of targeted treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders. The investigators are to be commended for...

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Stress-related disorders increase risk of cardiovascular disease by 60%

[ad_1] A new study has found that stress-related disorders are associated with an increased risk for multiple types of cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries). Source link [ad_2]

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Advances in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s could lead to treatments for other disorders

[ad_1] A new paper published in Nature Reviews Neurology suggests that recent advances in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson disease could lead to treatments for conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder,...

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Fixel Institute selected for prestigious fellowship in movement disorders

  The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health has been selected to host a prestigious Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders from The Michael J. Fox...

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Study reports new findings that are contrary to traditional thinking about sleep disorders

[ad_1] A new study appearing in the journal CHEST, published by Elsevier, may change the way we think about sleep disorders. Source link [ad_2]

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Diet and Depression: Can eating well battle depressive state disorders?

[ad_1] Medical News Bulletin | Health News and Medical Research - Daily Medical News, Health News, Clinical Trials And Clinical Research, Medical Technology, Fitness And Nutrition News–In One Place Reading...

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Virtual reality games likely to treat neurological disorders

[ad_1] Playing games in virtual reality (VR) could be a key tool in treating people with neurological disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease. The technology, according to a...

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Effects of imidazoline-like drugs on liver and adipose tissues, and their role in preventing obesity and associated cardio-metabolic disorders

[ad_1] Effects of imidazoline-like drugs on liver and adipose tissues, and their role in preventing obesity and associated cardio-metabolic disorders Source link [ad_1]

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Substance use disorders more prevalent in adults under 50 with hearing loss

[ad_1] Hearing loss among individuals aged younger than 50 years seemed to increase the risk for substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder, according to study findings.“A recent national survey...

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Researchers describe mathematical model as key to developing effective drugs for brain disorders

[ad_1] A collaboration between researchers from the UAB Institute of Neurosciences and the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline, published in March in Trends in Pharmacological Sciences, describes a mathematical model to quantify...

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Prevail Therapeutics raises $50M for gene therapy in Parkinson’s, other neurodegenerative disorders

[ad_1] The company hopes the funding will move it toward the clinic. Active clinical programs of gene therapies in Parkinson’s include efforts by Voyager Therapeutics and a university in Japan....

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CME Exam 2: Development and Validation of a Mucosal Impedance Contour Analysis System to Distinguish Esophageal Disorders

[ad_1] CME Exam 2: Development and Validation of a Mucosal Impedance Contour Analysis System to Distinguish Esophageal Disorders Source link [ad_1]

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Training Residents in the Early Identification of Anxiety Disorders: Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Novel Training Program

Clinical Pediatrics, Ahead of Print. Source link

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Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

New work shows that an enzyme inhibitor reduced inflammation in the brains of mice born to mothers with maternal immune activation. Inflammation triggered by the enzyme, soluble epoxide hydrolase, is...

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Medical News Today: What are speech disorders?

[ad_1] Speech disorders affect a person's ability to produce sounds that create words, and they can make verbal communication more difficult. Types of speech disorder include stuttering, apraxia, and dysarthria....

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TMJ disorders could be treated with tissue-engineered implants after successful animal study

[ad_1] It’s estimated that around 10 million Americans experience a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, with women being more susceptible than men. Affecting the jaw joint, TMJ disorders are characterized by...

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TMJ Pain Caused by Sleep Disorders or Sleep Apnea?

It is estimated that as many as 30% of the population has some form of temperomandibular joint disorder. This is commonly referred to as TMJ. TMJ disorders affect the jaw...

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Interrogating the Genetic Determinants of Tourette’s Syndrome and Other Tic Disorders Through Genome-Wide Association Studies

Congratulations Dr. Okun on the publication of “Interrogating the Genetic Determinants of Tourette’s Syndrome and Other Tic Disorders Through Genome-Wide Association Studies,” in the March issue of The American Journal...

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Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

[ad_1] Work published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that an enzyme inhibitor developed by Professor Bruce Hammock and colleagues at UC Davis...

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