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What is the Blood-Brain Barrier?
The blood vessels that vascularize the central nervous system exhibit unique properties which control the flow of cells, ions, and
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Major NIH study seeks to understand unusual forms of diabetes
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is part of a national research network aiming to discover rare forms
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Medical student receives fellowship to study skin microbiome, diseases
Faisal Ahmad, a second-year medical student at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is one of 55 recipients
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Immune therapies for heart disease aim of international research network
When a patient arrives in the emergency room with symptoms of a heart attack, doctors’ first priority is to restore
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Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
Diagnosing bipolar disorder involves a detailed analysis of the symptoms of the condition. Bipolar disorder is typically characterized by mood
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Alzheimer's Disease Treatments
While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are medications that can prevent or slow down progression of the
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Heart Failure Prognosis
The prognosis or predicted outcome of heart failure depends on several factors. Clinical prediction rules are based on factors such
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Stages of Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by the accumulation of sodium urate crystals in the joints. In the UK,
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Gout Diagnosis
Gout is caused by a build up of sodium urate crystals in and around joints due to an increased uric
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