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 Gene That Causes Rare Eye Disease Discovered

Gene That Causes Rare Eye Disease Discovered

A new mutation in a gene that causes Schnyder corneal dystrophy (SCD) has been discovered by a team of researchers.

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 Disruption In Body Clock Raises Risk of Diabetes, Heart Attacks

Disruption In Body Clock Raises Risk of Diabetes, Heart Attacks

Disruption in the body clock or circadian rhythm can not only increase the risk of obesity, but also diabetes and heart disease.

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 Inhaled Betadine Linked To Rare Lung Inflammation In Children

Inhaled Betadine Linked To Rare Lung Inflammation In Children

Inhalation Betadine, an antiseptic widely used in children before preparing for cleft palate surgery could lead to an unusual case of lung inflammation.

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 Schizophrenia Genes May Lower IQ As You Age

Schizophrenia Genes May Lower IQ As You Age

People who carry the schizophrenia genes could be at a higher risk of seeing their IQ decrease with age, even if they do not develop the condition.

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 EASL Unveils The Burden Of Liver Disease In Europe

EASL Unveils The Burden Of Liver Disease In Europe

The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) today unveiled its new publication The burden of liver disease in Europe.

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