Molecular biology of sleep apnea could lead to new treatments

Sue Wu submitted, created time 9 months 2 weeks (www.physorg.com)

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have provided, for the first time, a detailed look at the molecular pathways underlying sleep apnea, which affects more than twelve million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by temporary breathing interruptions during sleep, in which disruptions can occur dozens or even hundreds of times a night.

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How Understanding these 50 Medical Symptoms Can Keep You Healthier

flyingeagle submitted, created time 1 year 10 months (www.healthline.com)

We all experience aches, pains and ailments at some time or another. Many times we dismiss them as a sign of growing older. However, there are some symptoms that should not be ignored. So, before you swallow another antacid for that heartburn you think you have, or apply antibiotic ointment to a rash that may have popped up, read through this list of 50 common medical symptoms. If you have any of the symptoms listed, don’t just live with them – visit your doctor!

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