There is growing interest in Singing for Lung Health (SLH), an approach where patients with
respiratory disease take part in singing groups, intended to improve their condition. A …

Singing is an increasingly popular activity for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). Research to date suggests that 'Singing for Lung Health'may improve …

Neuroprotective actions of scatter factor/hepatocyte growth factor (SF/HGF) have not been
described. We examined the effects of SF/HGF in comparison to acidic fibroblast growth …

Rett syndrome (RTT) is associated with mutations in the transcriptional repressor gene
MeCP2. Although the clinical and neuropathological signs of RTT suggest disrupted …

Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury is a major cause of neurological disability and
mortality. Its therapy will likely require a greater understanding of the discrete neurotoxic …

The inhibitors of apoptosis (IAPs) are emerging as key proteins in the control of cell death. In
this study, we evaluated the expression and subcellular distribution of the antiapoptotic …

Intracellular signaling pathways that regulate the production of lethal proteins in central
neurons are not fully characterized. Previously, we reported induction of a novel neuronal …

Brain injury from inorganic Pb2+ is considered the most important environmental childhood
health hazard worldwide. The microvasculature of the developing brain is uniquely …

Perinatal hypoxia–ischemia (HI) is a major cause of neurological disability and mortality in
infant and children. In the present study, we explored the neuroprotective efficacy of FGF-1 …

Compulsive gambling provides a feeling of satisfaction, which, once found, is repeatedly
sought, without sense, negatively impacting on personal relationships, free time and …