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Walkerton Tragedy: 10 years of water contamination research leads to breakthrough
Studies of the victims of the Walkerton, Ont. tainted drinking water tragedy have led researchers to discover DNA variations in genes that increase the risk of developing post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome. The sheer scale of infection and the recording of the health of Walkerton’s citizens gave a team of researchers a unique opportunity to study the origin of this disorder.
Discovery Leads To Effective Treatment Of Painful Skin Condition
Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute, in collaboration with a worldwide group of physicians and scientists, have discovered a remarkable treatment for a rare, yet debilitating, skin condition. The study, published online November 24 in Molecular Therapy describes a new treatment for pachyonychia congenita, an ultra-rare genetic skin condition caused by mutations in a gene called keratin.
Partner Abuse Leads To Wide Range Of Health Problems, Study Finds
Women abused by intimate partners suffer higher rates of a wide variety of doctor-diagnosed medical maladies compared to women who were never abused, according to a new study of more than 3,000 women. Many of these health problems are not commonly understood as being associated with violence, such as abdominal pain, chest pain, headaches, acid reflux, urinary tract infections and menstrual disorders.
Novel DNA Vaccine Leads To Kidney Damage Prevention In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Models
DNA vaccination using lupus autoantigens and interleukin-10 (IL-10, a cytokine that plays an important role in regulating the immune system) has potential as a novel therapy to induce antigen specific tolerance and may help to prevent kidney damage in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, according to a new study.
Health Protection Agency Leads Work On Gaining Greater Understanding Of Swine Flu Virus
Scientists at the Health Protection Agency (HPA) have produced the first genetic fingerprint of the swine flu virus infecting humans across Europe. The virus’s entire genomic sequence will now be studied alongside other genetic information to give a greater understanding of how the virus behaves as it infects individuals. As viruses are transmitted there is potential for them to evolve and change their behaviour.
Trouble Sleeping Leads To Increased Ratings Of Pain In Cancer Patients, Study Suggests
A new study suggests that sleep problems lead to increased pain and fatigue in cancer patients. The results indicate that interventions aimed at trouble sleeping would be expected to improve both pain and fatigue in this patient population.
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