Flu virus fortified in colder weather

A new finding may explain why the flu virus is more infectious in cold winter months than during warmer seasons. more  

Is it a Cold or the Flu?

Download this at-a-glance publication, which can help determine if you or someon in your care have a cold or the flu. more

Microbes: In sickness and in health

Microbes: In sickness and in health have evolved over time. As new data become available, researchers revise the criteria to improve their reliability, validity, and precision. more  

First early-detection blood test for Parkinson's shows promise

A test that profiles molecular biomarkers in blood could become the first accurate diagnostic test for Parkinson's disease, new research shows. more

Short-term stress can affect learning and memory  

Short-term stress lasting as little as a few hours can impair brain-cell communication in areas associated with learning and memory, University of California, Irvine researchers have found. more

New potential treatment for muscular dystrophy appears to be safe 

Myostatin, a protein that blocks muscle growth, has shown promising results as a potential therapeutic target for treating muscular dystrophy in animal studies, where its inhibition led to increased muscle mass and strength. A new study, the first to evaluate a myostatin inhibitor in patients, assessed its safety in adults with muscular dystrophy and found that it was well-tolerated. more

Combined stenting and photodynamic therapy improves survival in late stage liver cancer patients

A combined therapeutic approach of stenting and photodynamic therapy may improve survival rates for patients suffering from advanced liver bile duct cancer, according to a study published this month in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. more

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