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National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases
NIH Launches Unique Effort to Advance Study of Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Disorders
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:25:00 -0400
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces awards to eight academic research centers to conduct collaborative studies of urologic chronic pelvic pain disorders by looking for clues outside the bladder and prostate. The total research investment for the five-year project is estimated to be up to $37.5 million.
NIDA Announces Recipients of New Avant-Garde Award for Innovative HIV/AIDS Research
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:35:00 -0400
The largest genetic analysis of its kind to date for bipolar disorder has implicated machinery involved in the balance of sodium and calcium in brain cells. Researchers supported in part by the National Institute of Mental Health, part of the National Institutes of Health, found an association between the disorder and variation in two genes that make components of channels that manage the flow of the elements into and out of cells, including neurons.
Study Reveals Link Between Apobec3 Gene and Neutralizing Antibody Response to Retrovirus
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:05:00 -0400
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that strengthens the link between a host-cell gene called Apobec3 and the production of neutralizing antibodies to retroviruses. Published in the Sept. 5 issue of "Science," the finding adds a new dimension to the set of possible explanations for why most people who are infected with HIV do not make neutralizing antibodies that effectively fight the virus.
CNN.com - Health
When sex becomes an addiction
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:31:24 -0400
"Californication" star David Duchovny made headlines for voluntarily entering rehab last week. But it wasn't for drugs or alcohol. It was for another dependency, one that affects millions of Americans but is seldom discussed: sex addiction.
FDA posts list of drugs under investigation
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:20:57 -0400
Read full story for latest details.
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NIH Launches Unique Effort to Advance Study of Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Disorders
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:25:00 -0400
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces awards to eight academic research centers to conduct collaborative studies of urologic chronic pelvic pain disorders by looking for clues outside the bladder and prostate. The total research investment for the five-year project is estimated to be up to $37.5 million.
NIDA Announces Recipients of New Avant-Garde Award for Innovative HIV/AIDS Research
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:35:00 -0400
The largest genetic analysis of its kind to date for bipolar disorder has implicated machinery involved in the balance of sodium and calcium in brain cells. Researchers supported in part by the National Institute of Mental Health, part of the National Institutes of Health, found an association between the disorder and variation in two genes that make components of channels that manage the flow of the elements into and out of cells, including neurons.
Study Reveals Link Between Apobec3 Gene and Neutralizing Antibody Response to Retrovirus
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:05:00 -0400
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that strengthens the link between a host-cell gene called Apobec3 and the production of neutralizing antibodies to retroviruses. Published in the Sept. 5 issue of "Science," the finding adds a new dimension to the set of possible explanations for why most people who are infected with HIV do not make neutralizing antibodies that effectively fight the virus.
CNN.com - Health
When sex becomes an addiction
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:31:24 -0400
"Californication" star David Duchovny made headlines for voluntarily entering rehab last week. But it wasn't for drugs or alcohol. It was for another dependency, one that affects millions of Americans but is seldom discussed: sex addiction.
FDA posts list of drugs under investigation
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:20:57 -0400
Read full story for latest details.

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About Goldenhar's Syndrome: Personal account on growing up with oculoauriculovertebral dysplasia. Includes photographs and music.Evaluation of the Newborn with Single or Multiple Congenital Anomalies: Evaluation of the Newborn with Single or Multiple Congenital Anomalies: A Clinical Guideline - New York State Department of Health
Ocularist Association of California: Congenital Anomalies: Explains briefly about the prosthesis procedures of an eye in an infant.
The Merck Manual: A discussion about congenital anomalies and its causes, diagnosis and its treatment.
