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Muscle stem cells could repair nerve damage

Stem cells derived from human muscle tissue are able to repair nerve damage and restore function in an animal model of sciatic nerve injury....

JNS supplement reviews oral anticoagulation therapies

The Journal of Neurosurgery has announced a supplement, co-authored by Perleman School of Medicine’s Dr Peter le Roux – a University of Cape Town...

Blood and saliva tests can predict oropharynx cancer recurrence

New research indicates that recurrence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-induced cancers affecting the oropharynx can be predicted by blood and saliva tests that screen for...

Negative emotions raise risk of stroke

Stress, hostility and depression may increase the risk for stroke. Medicinenet reports that this is according to a study that found that depression seemed...

Blood test for sports-related concussion

Swedish researchers say they have devised a blood test that could better diagnose sports-related brain injuries and prevent American football, rugby and ice hockey...

Alzheimer's can be prevented

Three in 10 cases of Alzheimer’s disease could be prevented if people led healthier lifestyles, exercising more and not smoking, research suggests, reports The...