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ScienceDaily: Latest Science News

ScienceDaily: Latest Science News


Advances in research into Alzheimer's disease

Posted: 09 Jul 2011 08:36 AM PDT

Advancing age is a major risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and is associated with build- up of the peptide amyloid beta in the brain. New research shows that removal of amyloid beta from the brain depends on vitamin D and also on an age-related alteration in the production of transporter proteins which move amyloid beta in and out of the brain.

Loss of motion after knee surgery may increase osteoarthritis risk, research suggests

Posted: 09 Jul 2011 08:36 AM PDT

The onset of osteoarthritis may be related to a loss of knee motion after reconstructive ACL surgery. Patients who showed motion limitations after surgery were more likely to develop arthritic changes in the knee.

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