Learning to “Talk Things Through in Your Head” May Help People with Autism

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[03/02/2012] Teaching children with autism to “talk things through in their head” may help them to solve complex day-to-day tasks, which could increase the chances of independent, flexible living later in life, according to new research. Learning to “Talk Things Through in Your Head” May Help People with Autism - read more

Autistic Children Have Different Bacteria in the Gut

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[01/02/2012] Researchers of the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University find that many children with autism harbour a type of bacteria in their guts that non-autistic children do not. Autistic Children Have Different Bacteria in the Gut - read more

Planned Actions Improve the Way We Process Information

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[30/01/2012] Researchers of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) have shown that using a grabbing action with our hands can help our processing of visual information. Planned Actions Improve the Way We Process Information - read more

Risk of Blindness Halved Over Last Decade

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[30/01/2012] Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most frequent cause of blindness in the Western World. A report from the University of Copenhagen and Glostrup Hospital in Denmark shows the number of new cases of blindness. Risk of Blindness Halved Over Last Decade - read more

Deaf Sign Language Users Pick Up Faster on Body Language

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[25/01/2012] Deaf people who use sign language are quicker at recognising and interpreting body language than hearing non-signers, according to new research from investigators at University of California - Davis. Deaf Sign Language Users Pick Up Faster on Body Language - read more

Diabetes Study Shines Spotlight on Lifestyle Interventions

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[25/01/2012] An Emory University study assesses real-world lifestyle interventions to help delay or prevent the costly chronic disease that affects nearly 26 million Americans. Diabetes Study Shines Spotlight on Lifestyle Interventions - read more

"Exergames" May Provide Cognitive Benefit for Older Adults

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[23/01/2012] Virtual reality-enhanced exercise, or "exergames," combining physical exercise with computer-simulated environments and interactive videogame features, can yield a greater cognitive benefit for older adults than traditional exercise alone, according to a new study. "Exergames" May Provide Cognitive Benefit for Older Adults - read more

Enhancing Cognition in Older Adults also Changes Personality

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[23/01/2012] A program designed to boost cognition in older adults also increased their openness to new experiences, researchers report, demonstrating for the first time that a non-drug intervention in older adults can change a personality trait. Enhancing Cognition in Older Adults also Changes Personality - read more

Diabetes: Poor Sleep Linked to Increased Health and Behaviour Problems

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[18/01/2012] A new study suggests that young diabetics may be struggling to get a good night's sleep, resulting in worse control of their blood sugar, poorer school performance and misbehaviour. Diabetes: Poor Sleep Linked to Increased Health and Behaviour Problems - read more

MS Patients: Hopes for Reversing Age-Associated Effects

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[18/01/2012] New research of the University of Cambridge highlights the possibility of reversing ageing in the central nervous system for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. MS Patients: Hopes for Reversing Age-Associated Effects - read more

Animated Cartoon Helps Children with Autism

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[16/01/2012] Empathy can be taught to children with autism by watching a specially designed cartoon. This is the finding of research of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Animated Cartoon Helps Children with Autism - read more

Type 2 Diabetes: Scientists Reassess Weight Loss Surgery

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[16/01/2012] Weight loss surgery is not a cure for type 2 diabetes, but it can improve blood sugar control, according to a new study. Whereas some previous studies have claimed that up to 80 per cent of diabetes patients have been cured following gastric bypass surgery, researchers at Imperial College London found that only 41 per cent of patients achieve remission using more stringent criteria. Type 2 Diabetes: Scientists Reassess Weight Loss Surgery - read more

Parkinson's Treatment Shows Positive Results

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[13/01/2012] Researchers from the University of Florida and 14 additional medical centres reported results that deep brain stimulation — also known as DBS — is effective at improving motor symptoms and quality of life in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's Treatment Shows Positive Results - read more

Low Vitamin D Levels May Contribute to Development of Type 2 Diabetes

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[11/01/2012] A recent study of obese and non-obese children found that low vitamin D levels are significantly more prevalent in obese children and are associated with risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Low Vitamin D Levels May Contribute to Development of Type 2 Diabetes - read more

Autism Researchers Make Exciting Strides

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[09/01/2012] Teaching young children with autism to imitate others may improve a broader range of social skills, according to a new study by a Michigan State University scholar. Autism Researchers Make Exciting Strides - read more

Elderly Long-Term Care Residents Suffer Cognitively During Disasters

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[09/01/2012] In a summer with unprecedented weather events, from tornados, floods, fires and hurricanes, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing found that physiological changes associated with aging and the presence of chronic illness make older adults more susceptible to illness or injury, even death, during a disaster. Elderly Long-Term Care Residents Suffer Cognitively During Disasters - read more

Elderly Emergency Patients Less Likely to Receive Pain Medication

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[06/01/2012] A new study of University of North Carolina School of Medicine finds that people 75 years old or older are less likely to receive any pain medication in hospital emergency departments than middle aged people – those between 35 and 54 years old. Elderly Emergency Patients Less Likely to Receive Pain Medication - read more

Training Peers Improves Social Outcomes for Kids with ASD

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[04/01/2012] According to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health, a shift away from more commonly used interventions that focus on training children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) directly may provide greater social benefits for children with ASD. Training Peers Improves Social Outcomes for Kids with ASD - read more

Autism: Children Benefit from Early, Intensive Therapy

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[02/01/2012] Researchers of the University of Missouri found that children who receive more intensive therapy to combat social-communication impairments, especially at early ages, achieve the best outcomes.  Autism: Children Benefit from Early, Intensive Therapy - read more

Measurements: Earlier Diagnosis in Alzheimer's Disease

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[21/12/2011] European PredictAD project has developed a decision support tool for objective diagnostics of Alzheimer's disease. Measurements: Earlier Diagnosis in Alzheimer's Disease - read more

Brief, High-Intensity Workouts May Help Diabetics Lower Blood Sugar

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[19/12/2011] Researchers at McMaster University have found that brief high intensity workouts, as little as six sessions over two weeks, rapidly lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics, offering a potential fix for patients who struggle to meet exercise guidelines. Brief, High-Intensity Workouts May Help Diabetics Lower Blood Sugar - read more

Elderly Lose Ability to Distinguish Between Odours

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[12/12/2011] Scientists studying how the sense of smell changes as people age, found that olfactory sensory neurons in those 60 and over showed an unexpected response to odour that made it more difficult to distinguish specific smells. Elderly Lose Ability to Distinguish Between Odours - read more

Eating Fish Reduces Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

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[05/12/2011] People who eat baked or broiled fish on a weekly basis may be improving their brain health and reducing their risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, according to a study. Eating Fish Reduces Risk of Alzheimer's Disease - read more

Hospice Family Caregivers Require Unique Care Needs

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[05/12/2011] A study led by the University of Kentucky researchers found that hospice family caregivers are "second order patients" themselves and require their own unique care needs. Hospice Family Caregivers Require Unique Care Needs - read more

Poor Quality of Care at For-Profit Nursing Homes

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[02/12/2011] The nation's largest for-profit nursing homes deliver significantly lower quality of care because they typically have fewer staff nurses than non-profit and government-owned nursing homes. That's the finding of a new study of University of California – San Francisco. Poor Quality of Care at For-Profit Nursing Homes - read more

Experts Challenge Government on Special Needs Reforms

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[30/11/2011] Academics, activists, young people, parents and carers will debate government plans to involve parents in the assessment process and introduce a legal right to give them control over funding for their child's support. Experts Challenge Government on Special Needs Reforms - read more

Half of Cancer Survivors Have Ill Health in Later Years

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[30/11/2011] Forty-five per cent of cancer survivors in Northern Ireland suffer from physical and mental health problems years after their treatment has finished, according to new research from Macmillan Cancer Support and Queen’s University Belfast. Half of Cancer Survivors Have Ill Health in Later Years - read more

Diagnosis of Autism in Children with Down Syndrome Properly

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[28/11/2011] New findings from a study confirm that the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the gold-standard for the classification of mental health conditions, can be used to accurately identify autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children with Down syndrome, according to research from Kennedy Krieger Institute. Diagnosis of Autism in Children with Down Syndrome Properly - read more

Fibromyalgia: Psychological Intervention Reduces Disability and Depression

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[28/11/2011] A recent trial shows cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) reduces functional disability and depressive symptoms in adolescents with juvenile fibromyalgia. The psychological intervention was found to be safe and effective, and proved to be superior to disease management education. Fibromyalgia: Psychological Intervention Reduces Disability and Depression - read more

Obesity Hormone Increases the Risk of Osteoporosis

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[25/11/2011] While obesity is a well-known cause of cardiovascular disease, research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has now revealed that the body's obesity hormones – adiponectin - are also linked to osteoporosis and an increased risk of fractures. Obesity Hormone Increases the Risk of Osteoporosis - read more

Assessing Memory Performance in Older Adults

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[23/11/2011] Ayanna Thomas of Tufts University and her colleague Stacey J. Duboisset want to investigate how implicitly held negative stereotypes about aging could influence memory performance in older adults. Assessing Memory Performance in Older Adults - read more

New Cognition: Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD in Children

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[23/11/2011] Updated guidelines from the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) offer new information on diagnosing and treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in younger children and in adolescents. New Cognition: Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD in Children - read more

Intensive Therapy Can Preserve Kidney Function in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes

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[21/11/2011] People with type 1 diabetes are at high risk of developing kidney disease, but no therapies are proven to prevent impaired kidney function in these patients. Intensive Therapy Can Preserve Kidney Function in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes - read more

People with Stroke History Who Receive Clot-Busting Therapy Fare Better

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[21/11/2011] People with a history of stroke or diabetes who were given clot-busting drugs to break up blood clots after stroke fared better than those who did not receive the drugs, according to a study. People with Stroke History Who Receive Clot-Busting Therapy Fare Better - read more

Therapy Helps Nonverbal Children with Autism to Say First Words

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[18/11/2011] A new treatment can help nonverbal children with autism to develop speech, according to a proof-of-concept study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). Therapy Helps Nonverbal Children with Autism to Say First Words - read more

Elderly Lose Ability to Distinguish between Odors

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[16/11/2011] Scientists found that olfactory sensory neurons in those 60 and over showed an unexpected response to odor that made it more difficult to distinguish specific smells, putting them at greater risk from dangerous chemicals and poor nutrition.  Elderly Lose Ability to Distinguish between Odors - read more

Diabetes: World’s Largest Study Targeting Foot Ulcers

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[14/11/2011] What’s crucial for a diabetic’s foot sore to heal is that the ulcer is superficial, blood circulation is normal, and the person has had diabetes for short time. This is shown in the world’s largest diabetes study regarding foot ulcers, which have been carried out by the researcher Magdalena Annersten Gershater at Malmö University in Sweden. Diabetes: World’s Largest Study Targeting Foot Ulcers - read more

Speech Disorders: Singing After Stroke?

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[14/11/2011] After a left-sided stroke, many individuals suffer from serious speech disorders but are often able to sing complete texts relatively fluently. Researchers have now demonstrated that it is not singing itself that is the key. Speech Disorders: Singing After Stroke? - read more

Falls Prevention in Parkinson's Disease

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[11/11/2011] A study has analysed the results of an exercise programme to prevent falls in those with Parkinson's disease. Falls Prevention in Parkinson's Disease - read more

Age and BMI: Likelihood of Developing Gestational Diabetes

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[07/11/2011] Age and body mass index (BMI) are important risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) particularly amongst South Asian and Black African women finds new research. Age and BMI: Likelihood of Developing Gestational Diabetes - read more

Advance: Breath Test to Diagnose Multiple Sclerosis

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[04/11/2011] Scientists are reporting the development and successful tests in humans of a sensor array that can diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) from exhaled breath. Advance: Breath Test to Diagnose Multiple Sclerosis - read more

Blame Backbone Fractures on Evolution, Not Osteoporosis

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[31/10/2011] Osteoporosis is blamed for backbone fractures. The real culprit could well be our own vertebrae, which evolved to absorb the pounding of upright walking, researchers at Case Western Reserve University say. Blame Backbone Fractures on Evolution, Not Osteoporosis - read more

Digital Worlds Can Help Autistic Children to Develop Social Skills

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[28/10/2011] The benefits of virtual worlds can be used to help autistic children develop social skills beyond their anticipated levels, suggest early findings from new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Digital Worlds Can Help Autistic Children to Develop Social Skills - read more

Computer-Based Physical Therapy Games for People with Parkinson's

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[26/10/2011] Playing computer-based physical therapy games can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their gait and balance, according to a new pilot study. Computer-Based Physical Therapy Games for People with Parkinson's - read more

Facial Characteristics of Children with Autism

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[26/10/2011] The face and brain develop in coordination, with each influencing the other, beginning in the embryo and continuing through adolescence. Now, University of Missouri (MU) researchers have found distinct differences between the facial characteristics of children with autism compared to those of typically developing children. This knowledge could help researchers understand the origins of autism. Facial Characteristics of Children with Autism - read more

Shift Work in Teens Linked to Increased Multiple Sclerosis Risk

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[24/10/2011] Researchers from Sweden have uncovered an association between shift work and increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). Those who engage in off-hour employment before the age of 20 may be at risk for MS due to a disruption in their circadian rhythm and sleep pattern. Shift Work in Teens Linked to Increased Multiple Sclerosis Risk - read more

Women Do Not Get Enough Vitamin D During the Menopause

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[24/10/2011] A healthy diet is especially important during the menopause – a period in which the risk of suffering from health problems increases. Various studies analyse the diet of peri- and postmenopausal women in Spain alongside the troubles that come with this transition. The results show that all of those groups studied have a deficient intake of vitamin D. Women Do Not Get Enough Vitamin D During the Menopause - read more

Down Syndrome: Accuracy of Autism Diagnosis Validated

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[21/10/2011] New findings from a 16-year study confirm that the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the gold-standard for the classification of mental health conditions, can be used to accurately identify autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children with Down syndrome. Down Syndrome: Accuracy of Autism Diagnosis Validated - read more

Small Group Homes for Dementia Patients

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[19/10/2011] Small group homes for people with dementia provide good quality care and a domestic environment where people can live as individuals and families can get involved.  Small Group Homes for Dementia Patients - read more

Low Birthweight Infants Have Five Times Rate of Autism

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[17/10/2011] Autism researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing have found a link between low birthweight and children diagnosed with autism, reporting premature infants are five times more likely to have autism than children born at normal weights. Low Birthweight Infants Have Five Times Rate of Autism - read more

Spinal Cord Injuries: Commonly Used Supplement May Improve Recovery

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[17/10/2011] A commonly used supplement is likely to improve outcomes and recovery for individuals who sustain a spinal cord injury (SCI), according to research conducted by University of Kentucky neuroscientists. Spinal Cord Injuries: Commonly Used Supplement May Improve Recovery - read more

Leg-Crossers: Good Recovery after Severe Stroke

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[14/10/2011] People who are able to cross their legs soon after having a severe stroke appear to be more likely to have a good recovery compared to people who can't cross their legs. That's according to new research. Leg-Crossers: Good Recovery after Severe Stroke - read more

Men with Disabilities More Likely to Be Sexually Abused

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[12/10/2011] A new study of the University of Massachusetts Medical School is the first population-based investigation to examine sexual violence victimization against men with disabilities. Researchers report that men with disabilities are more than four times more likely to be victimised by sexual assaults compared to men without disabilities. Men with Disabilities More Likely to Be Sexually Abused - read more

Spinal Cord Injuries: First Customised Assistive Devices

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[12/10/2011] The first active orthosis prototype, developed at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), assists muscles affected by incomplete spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord Injuries: First Customised Assistive Devices - read more

Children with Spina Bifida Need Personal "Starter"

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[10/10/2011] Children born with spina bifida often have difficulties to perform everyday activities. This is not primarily due to being confined to a wheelchair or to parental overprotection as was previously believed – new research from the University of Gothenburg shows that it is down to an inability to initiate and complete a task towards a specific goal. Children with Spina Bifida Need Personal "Starter" - read more

Autism Diagnosis in Children with Down Syndrome

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[07/10/2011] New findings from a 16-year study confirm that the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the gold-standard for the classification of mental health conditions, can be used to accurately identify autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children with Down syndrome, according to research from Kennedy Krieger Institute. Autism Diagnosis in Children with Down Syndrome - read more

Living with Dementia and Making Decisions

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[05/10/2011] People with dementia can still make decisions in their everyday lives and with support from partners can continue to do so as their condition advances. This is one of the preliminary findings of a two-year research project into how married couples living with dementia make decisions on a daily basis. Living with Dementia and Making Decisions - read more

Study Aims to Improve Diabetes Management in High-Risk Youth

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[05/10/2011] A little motivation for parents could go a long way toward improving young diabetes patients' ability to manage their own care, a Wayne State University (WSU) researcher believes. Study Aims to Improve Diabetes Management in High-Risk Youth - read more

Rehabilitation at Home: “The System Is to Enable Patients to Do Rehab Exercises at Home”

REHACARE.de talked to Professor Didier Stricker of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and leader of the project about delighted physiotherapists, motivated patients and the advantage towards simple interactive sports games on the computer.  Rehabilitation at Home: “The System Is to Enable Patients to Do Rehab Exercises at Home” - read more

Babies Take A First Step Toward Language

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[26/09/2011] Watching children on the playground, we see them run, climb, slide, get up, and do it all again. While their movements are continuous, we language-users can easily divide them up and name each one. But what about people - babies - who don not yet have words? How do they make sense of a world in motion? Babies Take A First Step Toward Language - read more

How a Gene Linked to Alzheimer's Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Works

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[26/09/2011] Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified how a gene for a protein that can cause Type 2 diabetes, also possibly kills nerve cells in the brain, thereby contributing to Alzheimer's disease. How a Gene Linked to Alzheimer's Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Works - read more

People Born After World War II More Likely to Develop Alcohol Disorders

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[23/09/2011] Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health looked generational and gender differences in alcohol consumption, alcohol disorders, and mortality. Findings indicate that people born after World War II are more likely to binge drink and develop alcohol use disorders. People Born After World War II More Likely to Develop Alcohol Disorders - read more

Hot Flashes May Be Fewer in Older, Heavier Women

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[21/09/2011] A recent study found that among women aged 60 and above, heavier women have fewer hot flashes than their leaner counterparts. The inverse association between body size and hot flashes was observed only among the older women. Hot Flashes May Be Fewer in Older, Heavier Women - read more

New Method Could Help Prevent Osteoarthritis

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[19/09/2011] A new method is set to help doctors diagnose osteoarthritis at such an early stage that it will be possible to delay the progression of the disease by many years, or maybe even stop it entirely. New Method Could Help Prevent Osteoarthritis - read more

Novel Epilepsy Treatment Could Reduce Risk of Birth Defects

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[19/09/2011] Researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London have developed a new biochemical approach to identifying epilepsy treatments which not only offer stronger seizure protection but could also provide safer treatment for pregnant women. Novel Epilepsy Treatment Could Reduce Risk of Birth Defects - read more

Sweat Meter Warns Patients of Dangerously Low Blood Sugar

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[16/09/2011] Some diabetic patients receive no warning before they pass out from low blood sugar. A modern sweat meter could alert patients in time. Biathletes and ME patients might also benefit from the sweat meter. Sweat Meter Warns Patients of Dangerously Low Blood Sugar - read more

Almost 17 Per Cent of Spanish Children Suffer Tics

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[14/09/2011] Experts have confirmed it: tics are not a rare or uncommon disorder. It is the second study to be conducted in Spain to date, and the first of great importance, revealing that the prevalence of these motor disorders in the child population is 16.86 percent. The incidence is greater in boys than girls, and they tend to disappear or reduce with age. Almost 17 Per Cent of Spanish Children Suffer Tics - read more

Science Finding is Music to the Ears

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[14/09/2011] A study led by scientists of Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute in Toronto has found the first evidence that lifelong musicians experience less age-related hearing problems than non-musicians. Science Finding is Music to the Ears - read more

Aerobic Exercise May Reduce the Risk of Dementia

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[12/09/2011] Any exercise that gets the heart pumping may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the condition's progression once it starts, reported a Mayo Clinic study. Researchers examined the role of aerobic exercise in preserving cognitive abilities and concluded that it should not be overlooked as an important therapy against dementia. Aerobic Exercise May Reduce the Risk of Dementia - read more

Little Children: Poorer Movement Skills Show Risk of Autism

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[08/09/2011] Poorer movement skills detected as early as seven months old are observed in children at a higher risk of developing Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) than children in the general population.  Little Children: Poorer Movement Skills Show Risk of Autism - read more

Osteoporosis, Low Bone Density Common in People with Early-Stage MS

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[07/09/2011] Osteoporosis and low bone density are common in people in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study of Oslo University Hospital Ulleval in Norway. Osteoporosis, Low Bone Density Common in People with Early-Stage MS - read more

The Size and Burden of Mental Disorders in Europe

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[07/09/2011] A major landmark study sheds new light on the state of Europe's mental and neurological health. The study finds reveal that mental disorders have become Europe's largest health challenge in the 21st century. The study also highlights that the majority of mental disorders remain untreated. The Size and Burden of Mental Disorders in Europe - read more

Keeping Up Your Overall Health May Keep Dementia Away

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[05/09/2011] Improving and maintaining health factors not traditionally associated with dementia, such as denture fit, vision and hearing, may lower a person's risk for developing dementia, according to a new study. Keeping Up Your Overall Health May Keep Dementia Away - read more

Memory Fitness Program Improves Memory Abilities of Oldest Adults

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[05/09/2011] A new study of University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) has found that a memory fitness program offered to older adults in their senior living communities helped improve their ability to recognise and recall words, benefitting their verbal learning and retention. Memory Fitness Program Improves Memory Abilities of Oldest Adults - read more

Blood Test at Opticians Could Help to Diagnose Diabetes

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[31/08/2011] A simple finger prick test during routine eye examinations at high street opticians could help to identify millions of people with previously undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes, according to new research. Blood Test at Opticians Could Help to Diagnose Diabetes - read more

Study: Success of Brain Surgery for Severe Epilepsy

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[31/08/2011] Two-thirds of people with severe and otherwise untreatable epilepsy were completely cured of their frequent seizures after undergoing neurosurgery at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, according to a new study. Study: Success of Brain Surgery for Severe Epilepsy - read more

Osteoarthritis Incidence Significantly Higher among US Military Personnel

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[29/08/2011] New research shows significantly higher osteoarthritis (OA) incidence rates in military populations than among comparable age groups in the general population. Osteoarthritis Incidence Significantly Higher among US Military Personnel - read more

Newborns: Newest Screen Will Indicate Heart Problems

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[26/08/2011] Researcher have now published an important paper that recommends strategies for national screening for critical congenital heart disease (CHD), using a simple, non-invasive test called pulse oximetry. Newborns: Newest Screen Will Indicate Heart Problems - read more

Alzheimer's Disease: Vitamin C Dissolves Toxic Protein Aggregates

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[24/08/2011] Researchers at Lund University have discovered a new function for vitamin C. Treatment with vitamin C can dissolve the toxic protein aggregates that build up in the brain in Alzheimer's disease.  Alzheimer's Disease: Vitamin C Dissolves Toxic Protein Aggregates - read more

Antibiotic Cuts Catheter Infections in Dialysis Patients

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[24/08/2011] Antibiotics can help ward off serious bacterial infections in kidney disease patients who use tubes called catheters for their dialysis treatments. But if antibiotics are used too often, "super bugs" may crop up that are resistant to the drugs. Antibiotic Cuts Catheter Infections in Dialysis Patients - read more

Lower-limb Prosthetic: Giving Amputees a Natural Gait

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[22/08/2011] A new lower-limb prosthetic developed at Vanderbilt University allows amputees to walk without the leg-dragging gait characteristic of conventional artificial legs. Lower-limb Prosthetic: Giving Amputees a Natural Gait - read more

Reducing Pain: Yoga Boosts Stress-busting Hormone

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[19/08/2011] A new study by York University researchers finds that practicing yoga reduces the physical and psychological symptoms of chronic pain in women with fibromyalgia. Reducing Pain: Yoga Boosts Stress-busting Hormone - read more

Age-Related Conditions Develop Faster in Adults with Diabetes

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[12/08/2011] Middle-aged adults with diabetes are much more likely to develop age-related conditions than their counterparts who don't have diabetes, according to a new study by the University of Michigan Health System. Age-Related Conditions Develop Faster in Adults with Diabetes - read more

Alzheimer's Disease: Four New Genes for Risk

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[10/08/2011] Researchers from a consortium that includes Columbia University Medical Center identified four new genes linked to late-onset Alzheimer's disease. Each of these genes adds to the risk of developing this most common form of the disease, and together they offer a portal into the causes of Alzheimer's.  Alzheimer's Disease: Four New Genes for Risk - read more

Dialysis: Low Blood Pressure Increases Risk of Clots

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[10/08/2011] A sudden drop in blood pressure while undergoing dialysis has long vexed many kidney patients. Side effects associated with this situation over the long term range from stroke to seizure to heart damage to death. Patients also suffer in the short term with gastrointestinal, muscular and neurologic symptoms. Dialysis: Low Blood Pressure Increases Risk of Clots - read more

Why Autistic Individuals Confuse Pronouns

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[08/08/2011] Autism is a mysterious developmental disease because it often leaves complex abilities intact while impairing seemingly elementary ones. For example, it is well documented that autistic children often have difficulty correctly using pronouns, sometimes referring to themselves as "you" instead of "I." Why Autistic Individuals Confuse Pronouns - read more

ADHD: Quality of Life for Children and Their Families

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[03/08/2011] The greater the severity of a child's Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms, the more negative impacts on the child's health-related quality of life from the perspective of the child and the parent, a new study by a Baylor University psychologist has found. ADHD: Quality of Life for Children and Their Families - read more

MS: A Virus Similar to Herpes Could Be A Risk Factor

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[03/08/2011] The Epstein-Barr (EBV) virus –belonging to the herpes viruses family – is one of the environmental factors that might cause multiple sclerosis, a condition affecting the central nervous system, which causes are unknown. This has been confirmed by University of Granada scientists that analysed the presence of this virus in patients with multiple sclerosis. MS: A Virus Similar to Herpes Could Be A Risk Factor - read more

Increased Muscle Mass May Lower Risk of Pre-Diabetes

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[01/08/2011] A recent study found that the greater an individual's total muscle mass, the lower the person's risk of having insulin resistance, the major precursor of type 2 diabetes. Increased Muscle Mass May Lower Risk of Pre-Diabetes - read more

Over Half of Alzheimer's Cases May Be Preventable

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[01/08/2011] Over half of all Alzheimer's disease cases could potentially be prevented through lifestyle changes and treatment or prevention of chronic medical conditions, according to a study led by Doctor Deborah Barnes, a mental health researcher at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Over Half of Alzheimer's Cases May Be Preventable - read more

Transcendental Meditation Improves Brain Functioning in ADHD Students

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[29/07/2011] A random-assignment controlled study found improved brain functioning and decreased symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, in students practicing the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique. Transcendental Meditation Improves Brain Functioning in ADHD Students - read more

Competency Tests for Elderly Drivers

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[27/07/2011] Researchers studying driving habits and accident rates among the elderly found a majority surveyed supported mandatory retesting of drivers based on age while saying they would hand over the keys if a doctor or loved one said they were no longer fit to drive. Competency Tests for Elderly Drivers - read more

Lowering Cost Doesn't Increase Hearing Aid Purchases

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[25/07/2011] Lowering the cost of hearing aids isn't enough to motivate adults with mild hearing loss to purchase a device at a younger age or before their hearing worsens, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital.  Lowering Cost Doesn't Increase Hearing Aid Purchases - read more

Hearing Loss Can Be Caused by Secondhand Smoke

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[22/07/2011] New York University (NYU) School of Medicine researchers report in a new study that exposure to tobacco smoke nearly doubles the risk of hearing loss among adolescents. Hearing Loss Can Be Caused by Secondhand Smoke - read more

Elderly People: Risks and Benefits of Alcohol Drinking

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[20/07/2011] A new report has been published related primarily to problems of unrecognised alcohol misuse among the elderly. The report provides guidelines for psychiatrists and family physicians on how to find and how to treat elderly people with misuse of alcohol and drugs. Elderly People: Risks and Benefits of Alcohol Drinking - read more

Low Body Fat Does Not Signify Risk for Heart Disease

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[20/07/2011] Having a lower percentage of body fat may not always lower your risk for heart disease and diabetes, according to a study by scientists of Harvard Medical School (HMS). Low Body Fat Does Not Signify Risk for Heart Disease - read more

Young People with Type 1 Diabetes at Risk for Heart Disease

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[18/07/2011] New research shows that adolescents and young adults with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes have thicker and stiffer carotid arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, a risk factor for heart attack and stroke in adults. This research is believed to be the first to examine whether type 1 diabetes has a measurable effect on carotid arteries in this age group. Young People with Type 1 Diabetes at Risk for Heart Disease - read more

One Million Dollars for Novel Studies into Parkinson's

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[13/07/2011] The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) is announced awards totaling more than one million dollars for eleven novel investigator-initiated research projects designed to understand the cause of and find a cure for Parkinson's disease.  One Million Dollars for Novel Studies into Parkinson's - read more

Unexpected Cell Repairs the Injured Spinal Cord

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[11/07/2011] Lesions to the brain or spinal cord rarely heal fully, which leads to permanent functional impairment. After injury to the central nervous system (CNS), neurons are lost and largely replaced by a scar often referred to as the glial scar based on its abundance of supporting glial cells.  Unexpected Cell Repairs the Injured Spinal Cord - read more

USA: Changing the Economics of Treating Chronically Ill Patients

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[08/07/2011] Researchers reported that preventative health care may be significantly less costly than previously thought, due to expanded use of cost-effective generic medications for the treatment and prevention of chronic disease. USA: Changing the Economics of Treating Chronically Ill Patients - read more

Pregnancy and Birth Environment May Affect Development of Autism in Twins

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[06/07/2011] The California Autism Twins Study suggests environmental influences, which could include parental age, low birth weight, multiple births, and maternal infections during pregnancy may greatly increase risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Pregnancy and Birth Environment May Affect Development of Autism in Twins - read more

Tool to Predict Disability Timeline for Progressive MS Patients

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[06/07/2011] Many patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) worry how quickly the disease will progress. Now, by noting the presence of certain markers in a commonly performed diagnostic test, Mayo Clinic researchers can predict whether patients will suffer a faster onset of disability and counsel them to help ease anxiety. Tool to Predict Disability Timeline for Progressive MS Patients - read more

Effects of Asperger's Syndrome Noticeable in Babies

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[04/07/2011] People with Asperger syndrome have problems with social interaction and attentiveness, and are also sensitive to noise and light. Several of these characteristics were evident to parents during their child's first two years, reveals a thesis. Effects of Asperger's Syndrome Noticeable in Babies - read more

Increased Mortality Rate in People with Autism Who also Have Epilepsy

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[04/07/2011] Autism Speaks and Miami Children's Hospital examined co-morbidity of autism and epilepsy in brain donations and data to examine differences in mortality. Increased Mortality Rate in People with Autism Who also Have Epilepsy - read more

Religion Benefits Traumatic Brain Injury Victims

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[01/07/2011] US researchers found that if traumatic brain injury (TBI) victims feel close to a higher power, it can help them rehabilitate. Religion Benefits Traumatic Brain Injury Victims - read more

Planning Is Key to a Healthy and Happy Retirement

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[29/06/2011] For many older adults, chronic health problems and poor planning often hinder the enjoyment of retirement. Now, a researcher has found that planning for changes in lifestyle and health leads to better retirement for married couples. Planning Is Key to a Healthy and Happy Retirement - read more

Study Finds Pregnancy Safe in Multiple Sclerosis

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[27/06/2011] Canadian researchers have found that maternal multiple sclerosis (MS) is generally not associated with adverse delivery outcomes or risk to their offspring. Study Finds Pregnancy Safe in Multiple Sclerosis - read more

Type 1 Diabetes: Life Expectancy Improving

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[27/06/2011] The life expectancy of people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes dramatically increased during the course of a 30-year, long-term prospective study, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study. Type 1 Diabetes: Life Expectancy Improving - read more

Diagnosed Autism Is more Common in an IT-Rich Region

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[22/06/2011] A new study from Cambridge University has for the first time found that autism diagnoses are more common in an IT-rich region. The study has important implications for service provision in different regions and for the 'hyper-systemising' theory of autism. Diagnosed Autism Is more Common in an IT-Rich Region - read more

Olive Oil May Help Prevent Stroke in Older People

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[22/06/2011] It is not only delicious, but maybe also very helpful: A new study suggests that consuming olive oil may help prevent a stroke in older people.  Olive Oil May Help Prevent Stroke in Older People - read more

New Software 'Hearing Dummies' Pave the Way for Tailor-Made Hearing Aids

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[20/06/2011] New software 'hearing dummies' are part of research that promises to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairments.  New Software 'Hearing Dummies' Pave the Way for Tailor-Made Hearing Aids - read more

Professor Honored for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research

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[20/06/2011] Joanne Wilkinson tried to improve the changing face of medicine for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now she has been honored with an award for this. Professor Honored for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research - read more

Alternative to Cure Diabetes

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[15/06/2011] The new study showed that a different approach could also be effective for treating diabetes — namely, blocking the breakdown of insulin, after it is secreted from the pancreas. Alternative to Cure Diabetes - read more

Stress: No Major Risk Factor for Developing Multiple Sclerosis

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[10/06/2011] Stressful life events have shown to increase the risk of multiple sklerosis (MS) episodes. But: Do these stressors actually lead to developing the disease itself? A new study found that severe stress at home did not increase the risk of developing MS. Stress: No Major Risk Factor for Developing Multiple Sclerosis - read more

Driving Errors Increase with Age among Older Drivers

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[06/06/2011] Even healthy adults with a safe driving record tend to make more driving errors as they age, including potentially dangerous mistakes, such as failing to check blind spots, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.  Driving Errors Increase with Age among Older Drivers - read more

Autism: Musical Computer Game Helps Children to Learn and Relax

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[03/06/2011] A musical computer game to help children with autism learn and relax has been unveiled to the public at the Abertay Digital Graduate Show. Autism: Musical Computer Game Helps Children to Learn and Relax - read more

Families with Insurance Put off or Go without Care

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[01/06/2011] The high cost of health care is deterring parents from taking their children to the doctor or buying prescription medication, regardless of how much money they make or whether they have health insurance, according to a new study. Families with Insurance Put off or Go without Care - read more

Guide Vests: Robotic Navigation Aids for the Visually Impaired

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[01/06/2011] A group of researchers is creating a high-tech aid for blind and partially blind people who have long depended on white canes as their only tool for getting around. A design first shown a year ago is now being further developed. Guide Vests: Robotic Navigation Aids for the Visually Impaired - read more

Two-Year-Old Children with Autism Have Enlarged Brains

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[30/05/2011] In 2005, researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) found that 2-year-old children with autism have brains up to 10 percent larger than children of the same age without autism. Now a follow-up study brings new results. Two-Year-Old Children with Autism Have Enlarged Brains - read more

ALS Patients: Mild Obesity Appears to Improve Survival

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[27/05/2011] Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, may be an exception to the rule that being overweight is a health hazard.  ALS Patients: Mild Obesity Appears to Improve Survival - read more

African-Americans with MS Have Lower Vitamin D Levels

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[25/05/2011] African-Americans who have multiple sclerosis (MS) have lower vitamin D levels than African-Americans who don't have the disease, according to a new study.  African-Americans with MS Have Lower Vitamin D Levels - read more

Personality Affects How Likely We Are to Take Our Medication

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[25/05/2011] The results of a unique study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, show that personality has an impact on how likely people are to take their medication. Personality Affects How Likely We Are to Take Our Medication - read more

Identification: A Key to Fight Drug-Resistant Leukemia

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[23/05/2011] An international team of researchers has now identified a protein called BCL6 which plays a key role in the development of drug-resistance in leukemia.  Identification: A Key to Fight Drug-Resistant Leukemia - read more

Under-Developed Countries: Mobile Phones May Improve Diabetes Management

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[20/05/2011] A new study suggests that mobile phones could help low-income patients across the globe manage diabetes and other chronic diseases. Under-Developed Countries: Mobile Phones May Improve Diabetes Management - read more

Autism: The 1-Year Well-Baby Check-Up Approach

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[18/05/2011] A novel strategy developed by autism researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine shows promise as a simple way for physicians to detect cases of Autism Syndrome Disorder, language or developmental delays in babies at an early age.  Autism: The 1-Year Well-Baby Check-Up Approach - read more

Hormone Improves Long-Term Recovery from Stroke

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[18/05/2011] Scientists have discovered an explanation of how stroke patients can achieve better recovery. A hormone that is associated with the growth hormone system has proved to benefit recovery during the later phases of rehabilitation after a stroke.  Hormone Improves Long-Term Recovery from Stroke - read more

Hormone Improves Long-Term Recovery from Stroke

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[18/05/2011] Scientists have discovered an explanation of how stroke patients can achieve better recovery. A hormone that is associated with the growth hormone system has proved to benefit recovery during the later phases of rehabilitation after a stroke.  Hormone Improves Long-Term Recovery from Stroke - read more

Fifty Plus in Ireland: Results from Study Of 8,000 Older People

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[16/05/2011] The first results from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), a national study of 8,000 older people aged 50 and over in Ireland, were launched by the Minister for Health and Children, Dr James Reilly.  Fifty Plus in Ireland: Results from Study Of 8,000 Older People - read more

Most Adults with Autism Go Undiagnosed

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[16/05/2011] Research led by the University of Leicester reveals that not a single person identified with autism or asperger's syndrome during a community survey in England actually knew they had the condition. Most Adults with Autism Go Undiagnosed - read more

Practice Improves Sense of Touch and not Loss of Sight

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[13/05/2011] New research may answer a controversial question: do the blind have a better sense of touch because the brain compensates for vision loss or because of heavy reliance on their fingertips? The study suggests daily dependence on touch is the answer.  Practice Improves Sense of Touch and not Loss of Sight - read more

Prevalence of Autism in South Korea Estimated

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[11/05/2011] Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in South Korea affect an estimated 2.64 percent of the population of school-age children, equivalent to 1 in 38 children, according to the first comprehensive study of autism prevalence using a total population sample. Prevalence of Autism in South Korea Estimated - read more

Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility

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[11/05/2011] People who have strokes are often left with moderate to severe physical impairments. Now, thanks to a glove developed at McGill University, stroke patients may be able to recover hand motion by playing video games. Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility - read more

Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility

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[11/05/2011] People who have strokes are often left with moderate to severe physical impairments. Now, thanks to a glove developed at McGill University, stroke patients may be able to recover hand motion by playing video games. Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility - read more

Study: Link between Musical Activity and High Cognitive Aging

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[05/05/2011] A study found that older individuals who spent a significant amount of time throughout life playing a musical instrument perform better on some cognitive tests than individuals who did not play an instrument.  Study: Link between Musical Activity and High Cognitive Aging - read more

Insomnia Linked to High Insulin Resistance in Diabetics

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[04/05/2011] In a new study to establish a link between sleep and diabetes, researchers found that people with diabetes who sleep poorly have higher insulin resistance, and a harder time controlling the disease. Insomnia Linked to High Insulin Resistance in Diabetics - read more

Tourette Syndrome: Behavioural Therapy for Children May Help

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[04/05/2011] Children with Tourette syndrome could benefit from behavioural therapy to reduce their symptoms, according to a new brain imaging study. Tourette Syndrome: Behavioural Therapy for Children May Help - read more

Five-Minute Screen Identifies Subtle Signs of Autism in One-Year Olds

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[02/05/2011] A five-minute checklist that parents can fill out in pediatrician waiting rooms may someday help in the early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study's design also provides a model for developing a network of pediatricians to adopt such a change to their practice. Five-Minute Screen Identifies Subtle Signs of Autism in One-Year Olds - read more

Higher Levels of Social Activity Decrease the Risk of Cognitive Decline

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[02/05/2011] According to a new study, frequent social activity may help to prevent or delay cognitive decline in old age. If you want to keep your brain healthy, it turns out that visiting friends, attending parties, and even going to church might be just as good for you as crossword puzzles. Higher Levels of Social Activity Decrease the Risk of Cognitive Decline - read more

Study: Why Do Autistic Children Wander and Bolt from Safe Places

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[29/04/2011] The Interactive Autism Network launched the first major survey to study the experience of wandering and elopement, or escaping, among individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Study: Why Do Autistic Children Wander and Bolt from Safe Places - read more

Moderate Exercise Improves Brain Blood Flow in Elderly Women

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[27/04/2011] Research conducted at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital's Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine in Dallas suggests that it's never too late for women to reap the benefits of moderate aerobic exercise. Moderate Exercise Improves Brain Blood Flow in Elderly Women - read more

Psychiatric Disorders Linked with Epilepsy

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[27/04/2011] Researchers from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, have conducted the first study of its kind to examine in detail, the basis of psychiatric disorders which occur in people with epilepsy. Psychiatric Disorders Linked with Epilepsy - read more

Diet-Exercise Combo Best for Obese Seniors

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[13/04/2011] For obese seniors, dieting and exercise together are more effective at improving physical performance and reducing frailty than either alone. Diet-Exercise Combo Best for Obese Seniors - read more

Europe-Wide Survey Reveals Priorities for End-of-Life Care

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[13/04/2011] A survey of over 9,000 people in seven different countries across Europe has shown that the majority would want to improve the quality of life in the time they had left, rather than extend it. Europe-Wide Survey Reveals Priorities for End-of-Life Care - read more

Association between Parkinson's Disease and Prostate Cancer

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[11/04/2011] Researchers have found compelling evidence that Parkinson's disease is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer and melanoma, and that this increased cancer risk also extends to close and distant relatives of individuals with Parkinson's disease.  Association between Parkinson's Disease and Prostate Cancer - read more

GPS: Locating Missing Alzheimer's Patients and Battered Women

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[08/04/2011] Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M) has signed an agreement for collaboration to develop this system with Localización GPS, an integrated global services geolocation company. GPS: Locating Missing Alzheimer's Patients and Battered Women - read more

Cardiac Pacing: Helping Epilepsy Patients With Ictal Asystole

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[04/04/2011] Researchers have found that cardiac pacing may help epilepsy patients with seizure-related falls due to ictal asystole, an unusual condition in which the heart stops beating during an epileptic seizure. Cardiac Pacing: Helping Epilepsy Patients With Ictal Asystole - read more

A Dog’s Job: The Right Nose for Diabetes

This early warning system is hairy and has a cold snout: Diabetes detection dogs, also called hypo dogs, hardly give way from their owner and hit alarm with the paw if a hypoglycaemia is threatening to come up – often long before the owner notes the first signs himself. A Dog’s Job: The Right Nose for Diabetes - read more

Genes: Relation to Hip Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women

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[01/04/2011] Women with osteoporosis in their hip suffer menopause two years earlier than healthy women, a study says. Additionally, researchers have found at least three genetic markers associated with osteoporosis in the hip in postmenopausal women. Genes: Relation to Hip Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women - read more

Marijuana Use May Hurt Intellectual Skills in MS Patients

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[30/03/2011] Any possible pain relief that marijuana has for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be outweighed by the drug's apparent negative effect on thinking skills, according to research of the American Academy of Neurology.  Marijuana Use May Hurt Intellectual Skills in MS Patients - read more

Toddlers: Interest in Toys Predicts Effectiveness of Autism Treatment

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[30/03/2011] Toddlers who played with a limited number of toys showed more improvement in their communication skills following parent-guided treatment than those receiving other community-based treatments. Toddlers: Interest in Toys Predicts Effectiveness of Autism Treatment - read more

Metabolite Levels May Be Able to Improve Diabetes Risk Prediction

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[28/03/2011] Type 2 diabetes: In a report, researchers describe finding that levels of five amino acids not only indicated increased diabetes risk in a general population but also could differentiate, among individuals with traditional risk factors such as obesity, those most likely to actually develop diabetes.  Metabolite Levels May Be Able to Improve Diabetes Risk Prediction - read more

Sign Language Users Read Words and See Signs Simultaneously

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[28/03/2011] People fluent in sign language may simultaneously keep words and signs in their minds as they read, according to an international team of researchers. Sign Language Users Read Words and See Signs Simultaneously - read more

Multi-Tasking on the Street not a Good Idea for Older People

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[25/03/2011] Older adults may put themselves at risk by talking on cell phones while crossing the street, researchers report in a new study. Multi-Tasking on the Street not a Good Idea for Older People - read more

Cerebral Palsy: Osteopathy 'of no Benefit' to Children

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[23/03/2011] Research commissioned by Cerebra, the charity that helps to improve the lives of children with brain conditions, has found little evidence to suggest that cranial osteopathy is of benefit to children with cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy: Osteopathy 'of no Benefit' to Children - read more

Neuropsychology: Some Blind People 'See' with their Ears

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[21/03/2011] Researcher compared the brain activity of people who can see and people who were born blind, and discovered that the part of the brain that normally works with our eyes to process vision and space perception can actually rewire itself to process sound information instead.  Neuropsychology: Some Blind People 'See' with their Ears - read more

Toddlers with Autism: Improved Social Skills Following Targeted Intervention

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[21/03/2011] Targeting the core social deficits of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in early intervention programs yielded sustained improvements in social and communication skills even in very young children who have ASD, according to a study. Toddlers with Autism: Improved Social Skills Following Targeted Intervention - read more

Breaking Down Barriers to Voting for Seniors

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[18/03/2011] A study of a process called mobile polling – where election officials register voters onsite, then bring voting ballots to long term care residents and provide voter assistance as needed – found that nursing home residents, staff and election officials all agreed that mobile polling is better than current voting methods. Breaking Down Barriers to Voting for Seniors - read more

Reducing the Use of Health Services by Chronically Ill Older Adults

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[16/03/2011] A new report shows that older people who receive Guided Care, a new form of primary care, use fewer expensive health services compared to older people who receive regular primary care.  Reducing the Use of Health Services by Chronically Ill Older Adults - read more

Surgical Technique: Regaining Fertility after Childhood Cancer

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[16/03/2011] A new study has shown that a surgical technique called microdissection testicular sperm extraction (TESE) can effectively locate and extract viable sperm in more than one-third of adult male childhood cancer survivors who were previously considered sterile due to prior chemotherapy treatment.  Surgical Technique: Regaining Fertility after Childhood Cancer - read more

Diabetes in Children: Convenient Blood Test Not Effective Enough for Diagnosis

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[14/03/2011] Doctors are increasingly using a convenient blood glucose test for diagnosing diabetes and pre-diabetes, but a study by the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital shows it's not the best way to diagnose diabetes in children. Diabetes in Children: Convenient Blood Test Not Effective Enough for Diagnosis - read more

Autism: 2011 Translational Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

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[10/03/2011] Autism Speaks, the world's largest autism science and advocacy organization, announced the opening of the application process for its 2011 Translational Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.  Autism: 2011 Translational Postdoctoral Fellowship Program - read more

Children with ASD Can Benefit from Interactive Computer Programme

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[09/03/2011] Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are better able to recognise faces, facial expressions and emotions with the help of an interactive computer programme, according to new research. Children with ASD Can Benefit from Interactive Computer Programme - read more

Walking Slows Progression of Alzheimer's

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[09/03/2011] Walking may slow cognitive decline in adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, as well as in healthy adults, according to a study. Walking Slows Progression of Alzheimer's - read more

Leisure Activities Improve Communication, Social Skills in Autistic Adults

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[04/03/2011] Free time is not always a fun time for people with autism. Giving them the power to choose their own leisure activities during free time, however, can boost their enjoyment, as well as improve communication and social skills. Leisure Activities Improve Communication, Social Skills in Autistic Adults - read more

New Approach Finds Success in Teaching Youth with Autism

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[02/03/2011] As the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders continues to increase, the one thing that won't change is the need for those children to develop social skills. Now, researchers are developing an effective social competence curriculum, with a virtual classroom component, that could help educators meet the demand of this growing population. New Approach Finds Success in Teaching Youth with Autism - read more

Support Is the Key to Tackling Substance Abuse and Addiction among Nurses

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[02/03/2011] As many as ten to 20 per cent of nurses and nursing students may have substance abuse and addiction problems, but the key to tackling this difficult issue - and protecting public safety - is support and treatment, not punishment. Support Is the Key to Tackling Substance Abuse and Addiction among Nurses - read more

Type 1 Diabetes: Early Signs of Heart Disease in Children

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[28/02/2011] Researchers at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin discovered the early signs of cardiovascular disease are likely to manifest before the onset of puberty in many children with diabetes.  Type 1 Diabetes: Early Signs of Heart Disease in Children - read more

Link between two Pesticides and Parkinson's Disease

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[24/02/2011] New research shows a link between use of two pesticides, rotenone and paraquat, and Parkinson's disease. People who used either pesticide developed Parkinson's disease approximately two and a half times more often than non-users.  Link between two Pesticides and Parkinson's Disease - read more

Convenient Blood Test not as Effective for Diagnosing Diabetes in Children

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[23/02/2011] Doctors are increasingly using a convenient blood glucose test for diagnosing diabetes and pre-diabetes, but a study by the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital shows it's not the best way to diagnose diabetes in children. Convenient Blood Test not as Effective for Diagnosing Diabetes in Children - read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Greater Disability Due to Poor Sleep Quality

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[23/02/2011] A study found that poor sleep quality correlated with higher levels of depressive symptoms, greater pain severity, increased fatigue, and greater functional disability in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).  Rheumatoid Arthritis: Greater Disability Due to Poor Sleep Quality - read more

Diabetes: Medication Education Key to Successful Adherence

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[21/02/2011] Researchers at the University of California, San Diego say that medication education is a key factor in helping patients with diabetes better stick to their drug treatments plans.  Diabetes: Medication Education Key to Successful Adherence - read more

Huge Step Forward in Treating Children with Spina Bifida

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[21/02/2011] Performing delicate surgery in the womb, months before birth, can substantially improve outcomes for children with a common, disabling birth defect of the spine. Huge Step Forward in Treating Children with Spina Bifida - read more

ADHD: Hand Movements May Help Predicting Symptom Severity

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[16/02/2011] Researchers found markers for measuring the ability of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to control impulsive movements, which may reveal insights into the neurobiology of ADHD, inform prognosis and guide treatments. ADHD: Hand Movements May Help Predicting Symptom Severity - read more

How to Improve Healing of Diabetic Wounds and Bed Sores

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[16/02/2011] Loyola University Health System researchers are reporting on a promising new approach to treating diabetic wounds, bed sores, chronic ulcers and other slow-to-heal wounds. It may be possible to speed healing by suppressing certain immune system cells.  How to Improve Healing of Diabetic Wounds and Bed Sores - read more

Weight Loss plus Walking Essential for Obese Elderly

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[09/02/2011] Walking more and losing weight can improve mobility as much as 20 percent in older, obese adults with poor cardiovascular health, according to a new Wake Forest University study. Weight Loss plus Walking Essential for Obese Elderly - read more

Improving Mind-Controlled Prosthetics

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[07/02/2011] US Researchers are helping the Pentagon build reliable mind-controlled prosthetic devices that military and civilian amputees can use the rest of their lives.  Improving Mind-Controlled Prosthetics - read more

Targeted Intervention: Better Social Skills in Toddlers with Autism

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[07/02/2011] Targeting the core social deficits of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in early intervention programs yielded sustained improvements in social and communication skills even in very young children who have ASD. Targeted Intervention: Better Social Skills in Toddlers with Autism - read more

Benefit of Osteoporosis Treatment: Extra Five Years of Life

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[04/02/2011] Researchers have noted an extraordinary and unexpected benefit of osteoporosis treatment – that people taking bisphosphonates are not only surviving well, better than people without osteoporosis, they appear to be gaining an extra five years of life.  Benefit of Osteoporosis Treatment: Extra Five Years of Life - read more

Elderly: Moderate Aerobic Exercise Improve Memory

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[02/02/2011] A new study shows that one year of moderate physical exercise can increase the size of the brain's hippocampus in older adults, leading to an improvement in spatial memory.  Elderly: Moderate Aerobic Exercise Improve Memory - read more

Workplace Noise-Related Hearing Loss Affects Sleep Quality

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[02/02/2011] Sustained exposure to loud workplace noise may affect quality of sleep in workers with occupational-related hearing loss, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers. Workplace Noise-Related Hearing Loss Affects Sleep Quality - read more

Social Competence Curriculum for Autistic Children

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[31/01/2011] Now, researchers at the University of Missouri are developing an effective social competence curriculum, with a virtual classroom component, that could help educators meet the demand of this growing population.  Social Competence Curriculum for Autistic Children - read more

Joint Pain: Keep on Moving

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[28/01/2011] A researcher will encourage people with serious joint conditions to move and excercise more. Joint Pain: Keep on Moving - read more

Making ADHD Teens Better Drivers

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[26/01/2011] A University at Buffalo (UB) researcher's work with a state-of-the-art driving simulator is making better drivers among those considered to be the most risky motorists on the road: teens with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Making ADHD Teens Better Drivers - read more

Making ADHD Teens Better Drivers

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[26/01/2011] A University at Buffalo (UB) researcher's work with a state-of-the-art driving simulator is making better drivers among those considered to be the most risky motorists on the road: teens with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Making ADHD Teens Better Drivers - read more

Women with MS more likely to Have MS-Related Gene than Men

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[26/01/2011] Women who have multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to have a gene associated with multiple sclerosis than men with the disease and it is this gene region where environment interacts with the genetics. Women with MS more likely to Have MS-Related Gene than Men - read more

Expensive Wait for Hip Replacements

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[24/01/2011] Patients who suffer from anxiety and depression are more likely to report worse results after a hip replacement. A year-long wait for the operation also entails significant costs to both society and the individual, reveals a new thesis. Expensive Wait for Hip Replacements - read more

Higher Abuse Rates in Hearing Impaired Children

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[24/01/2011] A new study indicates that the incidence of maltreatment, including neglect and physical and sexual abuse, is more than 25 percent higher among deaf and hard-of-hearing children than among hearing youths.  Higher Abuse Rates in Hearing Impaired Children - read more

Anti-Epileptic Drugs Associated with Increased Risk of Fracture in Elderly

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[21/01/2011] Most anti-epileptic drugs are associated with an increased risk of non-traumatic fracture in individuals 50 years of age and older. Anti-Epileptic Drugs Associated with Increased Risk of Fracture in Elderly - read more

Gene that Causes some Cases of Familial ALS Discovered

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[17/01/2011] Using a new gene sequencing method, a team of researchers has discovered a gene that appears to cause some instances of familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The finding could lead to novel ways to treat the more common form of this fatal neurodegenerative disease. Gene that Causes some Cases of Familial ALS Discovered - read more

How the Elderly Find their Ways

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[14/01/2011] The research project “Older People's Use of Unfamiliar Space” examined the strategies used by older people to find their way in unfamiliar spaces as pedestrians and users of public transport. How the Elderly Find their Ways - read more

New Hybrid Cochlear Implants against Partial Hearing Loss

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[14/01/2011] Northwestern Memorial Hospital is one of nine centres in the U.S. which are participating in a study investigating the effectiveness of a new cochlear implant device that aims to restore hearing for patients with high-frequency hearing loss and functional low-frequency hearing.  New Hybrid Cochlear Implants against Partial Hearing Loss - read more

New Possibility of Reversing Damage Caused by MS

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[14/01/2011] Damage caused by multiple sclerosis could be reversed by activating stem cells that can repair injury in the central nervous system, a study has shown. New Possibility of Reversing Damage Caused by MS - read more

Helping Electric-Wheelchair Users Move more Easily

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[07/01/2011] Researchers are working on technology that will enable electric-powered wheelchairs to detect hazardous terrain and automatically adjust their control settings to maneuver more safely.  Helping Electric-Wheelchair Users Move more Easily - read more

Autistic Children Are Unable to Search Effectively for Objects

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[05/01/2011] The ability to find shoes in the bedroom, apples in a supermarket, or a favourite animal at the zoo is impaired among children with autism, according to new research from the University of Bristol. Autistic Children Are Unable to Search Effectively for Objects - read more

Elderly: New Brief Tool to Screen for Cognitive Impairment

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[05/01/2011] The Sweet 16, a new screening test developed by a team of geriatricians and neurologists at the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, could help clinicians more rapidly detect dementia in elderly patients. Elderly: New Brief Tool to Screen for Cognitive Impairment - read more

Music Relieves Stress of Assisted Breathing

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[03/01/2011] Patients who need assistance to breathe through mechanical ventilation may benefit from listening to music, a new review shows. The researchers found that music listening may relax patients, potentially resulting in fewer complications. Music Relieves Stress of Assisted Breathing - read more

Garlic Could Protect against Hip Osteoarthritis

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[22/12/2010] Researchers have discovered that women who consume a diet high in allium vegetables, such as garlic, onions and leeks, have lower levels of hip osteoarthritis. Garlic Could Protect against Hip Osteoarthritis - read more

Children with Hypertension more likely to Have Learning Disabilities

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[20/12/2010] Children who have high blood pressure are much more likely to have learning disabilities than children with normal blood pressure, according to a new University of Rochester Medical Center study. Children with Hypertension more likely to Have Learning Disabilities - read more

Living near Freeway Linked to Increased Risk of Autism

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[20/12/2010] Living near a freeway may be associated with increased risk of autism, according to a study published by a team of researchers from Children's Hospital Los Angeles, the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) and the UC Davis MIND Institute.  Living near Freeway Linked to Increased Risk of Autism - read more

Twins Help Link Relationship among ADHD, Reading, Math

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[17/12/2010] A new study used identical and fraternal twins to look at the genetic and environmental influences underlying ADHD behaviors, reading, and math skills in children in an attempt to better understand the relationship among them. Twins Help Link Relationship among ADHD, Reading, Math - read more

Perceptual Training Improves Vision of the Elderly

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[10/12/2010] Elderly adults can improve their vision with perceptual training, according to a study from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) and Boston University that has implications for the health and mobility of senior citizens. Perceptual Training Improves Vision of the Elderly - read more

Stress Takes its Toll in Parkinson's Disease

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[08/12/2010] According to a new Northwestern Medicine study, dopamine-releasing neurons in a region of the brain called the substantia nigra lead a lifestyle that requires lots of energy, creating stress that could lead to the neurons' premature death. Their death causes Parkinson's disease. Stress Takes its Toll in Parkinson's Disease - read more

Breastfeeding: Seizure Drugs May not Harm Child's IQ

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[06/12/2010] There's good news for women with epilepsy. Breastfeeding your baby while taking your seizure medication may have no harmful effect on your child's IQ later on, according to a study published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.  Breastfeeding: Seizure Drugs May not Harm Child's IQ - read more

Autism: Playing with Building Blocks of Creativity Help Children

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[01/12/2010] In an attempt to help children with autism learn the building blocks of creativity, researchers tapped a toy box staple for help – legos. By building lego structures in new and unique ways, children learned to use creativity. Autism: Playing with Building Blocks of Creativity Help Children - read more

Belly Fat Puts Women at Risk for Osteoporosis

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[01/12/2010] For years, it was believed that obese women were at lower risk for developing osteoporosis, and that excess body fat actually protected against bone loss. However, a study found that having too much internal abdominal fat may, in fact, have a damaging effect on bone health. Belly Fat Puts Women at Risk for Osteoporosis - read more

Bilingualism Delays Onset of Alzheimer's Symptoms

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[29/11/2010] A Canadian science team has found more dramatic evidence that speaking two languages can help delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms by as much as five years. Bilingualism Delays Onset of Alzheimer's Symptoms - read more

Effective Gene Therapy for Wiskott-Aldrich-Syndrome

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[29/11/2010] A Severe Inborn Immunodeficiency Disease: In a first application of gene therapy for the treatment of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, blood forming bone marrow cells have been corrected by gene transfer.  Effective Gene Therapy for Wiskott-Aldrich-Syndrome - read more

Radiation Therapy Improves Painful Condition Associated with MS

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[24/11/2010] Stereotactic radiation is an effective, long-term treatment for trigeminal neuralgia: a painful condition that occurs with increased frequency in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Radiation is noninvasive and has less negative side effects than other treatments, according to the longest follow-up in a study of its kind. Radiation Therapy Improves Painful Condition Associated with MS - read more

Blind Patients: Retinal Implant for Recognizing Letters

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[17/11/2010] Researchers have shown that a light-sensitive chip, implanted beneath the retina, is able to restore meaningful images in blind patients, up to the point of recognizing letters and words. Blind Patients: Retinal Implant for Recognizing Letters - read more

Blind Patients: Retinal Implant for Recognizing Letters

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[17/11/2010] Researchers have shown that a light-sensitive chip, implanted beneath the retina, is able to restore meaningful images in blind patients, up to the point of recognizing letters and words. Blind Patients: Retinal Implant for Recognizing Letters - read more

Brain Bleeding Is Common with Aging

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[17/11/2010] A small amount of bleeding in the brain seems to be common among older individuals, according to a study by the University of California-Irvine. Brain Bleeding Is Common with Aging - read more

Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome A Personality Disorder?

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[17/11/2010] A new study suggests that chronic fatigue syndrome is associated with an increased prevalence of maladaptive personality features and personality disorders. Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome A Personality Disorder? - read more

Cardiac Rehab: Many Women Missing Out on the Benefits

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[15/11/2010] Cardiac rehabilitation is considered the pillar of preventing a second cardiac event yet those who stand to benefit the most – women and the elderly − are often missing out. Cardiac Rehab: Many Women Missing Out on the Benefits - read more

Unusual Health Rituals Observed by People over 65

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[15/11/2010] Eating steamed pears, having a soothing massage or bathing in a herbal mixture are just some of indigenous health practices used by older people to ward off or treat influenza, according to new research. Unusual Health Rituals Observed by People over 65 - read more

Blind Patients: Retinal Implant for Recognizing Letters

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[12/11/2010] Researchers have shown that a light-sensitive chip, implanted beneath the retina, is able to restore meaningful images in blind patients, up to the point of recognizing letters and words. Blind Patients: Retinal Implant for Recognizing Letters - read more

Career Choice Nursing Care: “We Desperately Need More Internships“

Knowledge is power. This claim of the popular old saying is also confirmed in one’s career choice: If you know a lot about job possibilities, you often make a better thought-out choice. Why this choice is rarely made for a job in nursing care has now been researched in a study. The conclusion: The critical moment already happens during career counseling. Career Choice Nursing Care: “We Desperately Need More Internships“ - read more

Dementia Patients in Hospitals Need Sensitive Care

Fear and confusion – those are feelings many dementia patients often encounter when they are treated in general hospitals. Right now a research project is examining how patients can be helped and why the realisation of good concepts is still failing. Dementia Patients in Hospitals Need Sensitive Care - read more

70-Year-Olds Smarter than They Used to Be

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[27/10/2010] Today´s 70-year-olds do far better in intelligence tests than their predecessors. It has also become more difficult to detect dementia in its early stages, though forgetfulness is still an early symptom, reveals new research. 70-Year-Olds Smarter than They Used to Be - read more

70-Year-Olds Smarter than They Used to Be

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[27/10/2010] Today´s 70-year-olds do far better in intelligence tests than their predecessors. It has also become more difficult to detect dementia in its early stages, though forgetfulness is still an early symptom, reveals new research. 70-Year-Olds Smarter than They Used to Be - read more

Brain Imaging for Differences in Childhood Bipolar Disorder and ADHD

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[27/10/2010] Researchers use brain imaging to examine the effects of emotion on working memory function in children with pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Brain Imaging for Differences in Childhood Bipolar Disorder and ADHD - read more

High Rate of Restless Legs Syndrome in Adults with Fibromyalgia

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[25/10/2010] A study found that adults with fibromyalgia had a much higher prevalence and risk of restless legs syndrome (RLS) than healthy controls. The study suggests that treating RLS may improve sleep and quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. High Rate of Restless Legs Syndrome in Adults with Fibromyalgia - read more

Vitamin B12 May Help Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease

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[25/10/2010] A new study shows that vitamin B12 may protect against Alzheimer's disease, adding more evidence to the scientific debate about whether the vitamin is effective in reducing the risk of memory loss. Vitamin B12 May Help Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease - read more

Autism: Trained Service Dogs Can Help Children

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[22/10/2010] Dogs have a special role in the lives of children with special needs. According to a new study, specifically trained service dogs can help reduce the anxiety and enhance the socialisation skills of children with Autism Syndrome Disorders (ASDs).  Autism: Trained Service Dogs Can Help Children - read more

Diabetes: Conditions Improved after Phone Calls

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[20/10/2010] Phone calls with a peer facing the same self-management challenges helped diabetes patients manage their conditions and improved their blood sugar levels better than those who used traditional nurse care management services alone, according to research. Diabetes: Conditions Improved after Phone Calls - read more

Testing Early Detection Technique for Eye Disease in Premature Infants

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[20/10/2010] A new clinical trial at The Children's Hospital at University of Oklahoma (OU) Medical Center will focus on ways to catch a debilitating eye disease before it's too late. Testing Early Detection Technique for Eye Disease in Premature Infants - read more

How the Deaf Have Super Vision

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[18/10/2010] Deaf or blind people often report enhanced abilities in their remaining senses. Researchers have discovered there is a causal link between enhanced visual abilities and reorganisation of the part of the brain that usually handles auditory input in congenitally deaf cats. How the Deaf Have Super Vision - read more

Yoga Can Counteract Fibromyalgia

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[15/10/2010] According to new research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), yoga exercises may have the power to combat fibromyalgia – a medical disorder characterised by chronic widespread pain. Yoga Can Counteract Fibromyalgia - read more

A Sing-Song Way to a Cure for Speech Disorder

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[13/10/2010] Speech-language pathology researchers are comparing two styles of singing in hopes of finding a treatment for laryngeal tremors, a vocal disorder associated with many neurological disorders that can result in severe communication difficulties. A Sing-Song Way to a Cure for Speech Disorder - read more

Blind Inventors Revolutionise Computer Access

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[13/10/2010] For many blind people computers are inaccessible. It can cost upwards of AUD$1000 to purchase "screen reader" software, but two blind computer programmers from Australia have solved this problem. Blind Inventors Revolutionise Computer Access - read more

Interactive Video Games Cause Lots of Injuries

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[11/10/2010] Interactive gaming devices can cause a broad range of injuries, from abrasions and sprains to shoulder, ankle and foot injuries, according to research. Interactive Video Games Cause Lots of Injuries - read more

Siblings of Children with Autism Have Language Delays

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[11/10/2010] Siblings of children with autism have more frequent language delays and other subtle characteristics of the disorder than previously understood. Girls also may be mildly affected more often than recognised in the past. Siblings of Children with Autism Have Language Delays - read more

Women with Diabetes Have more C-Sections and Fetal Complications

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[08/10/2010] Nearly half of women with diabetes prior to pregnancy have a potentially-avoidable C-section and their babies are twice as likely to die as those born to women without diabetes, according to a study. Women with Diabetes Have more C-Sections and Fetal Complications - read more

High Death and Disability Rates in Russia, Central Asia and Eastern Europe

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[06/10/2010] Preliminary findings from an upcoming new report by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) show alarming projections and reveal the poor state of post-fracture care in the Russian Federation and many other countries in the region. High Death and Disability Rates in Russia, Central Asia and Eastern Europe - read more

Suicide Rates High among Middle-Aged People

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[06/10/2010] The suicide rate for middle-aged people - a group considered relatively protected from suicide and with historically stable suicide rates - took an upward jump between 1999 and 2005, according to research. Suicide Rates High among Middle-Aged People - read more

African American Seniors at Higher Risk for Mental Abuse

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[04/10/2010] In a population-based survey to indicate a racial disparity in the psychological abuse of senior citizens, researchers found that African American seniors could be twice as likely to be mistreated than elders of other races. African American Seniors at Higher Risk for Mental Abuse - read more

Alzheimer's: Friends and Family Detect Early Signs better

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[04/10/2010] Family members and close friends are more sensitive to early signs of Alzheimer's dementia than traditional screening tests, according to researchers. Alzheimer's: Friends and Family Detect Early Signs better - read more

Noise and Chemicals: Workers Lose their Hearing

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[01/10/2010] A study has shown that the presence of chemical contaminants can interact with noise and modify the way in which work-related "deafness" – which is increasingly common among young people – manifests itself. Noise and Chemicals: Workers Lose their Hearing - read more

Spike Mat Does Help – a Little

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[29/09/2010] Spike mats do not alleviate chronic pain. Nor do they lead to a better night’s sleep. But pain sufferers who have tested a spike mat did experience a measurable reduction in the worst peaks of pain. This is shown in a research study performed at Karlstad University in Sweden. Spike Mat Does Help – a Little - read more

Type 2 Diabetes: Self-Management Education Program Helps Latinos

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[29/09/2010] A diabetes self-management education program delivered by community health workers may be effective in improving the blood sugar levels and behavioral skills among Hispanics/Latinos with type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study. Type 2 Diabetes: Self-Management Education Program Helps Latinos - read more

Elderly: Housing Tool Set to Improve Life

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[27/09/2010] A new housing design tool, which will help improve the quality of life for older people in the UK, has been launched by researchers at the University of Sheffield. Elderly: Housing Tool Set to Improve Life - read more

Robotic Arm's Big Flaw: Patients Say It's 'too Easy'

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[27/09/2010] Researchers thought the ease of their robotic arm would be a huge hit. But they were wrong – many participants in a pilot study didn't like it because it was "too easy." Robotic Arm's Big Flaw: Patients Say It's 'too Easy' - read more

Indoor and Outdoor Falls are Different for the Elderly

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[24/09/2010] The risk factors for indoor and outdoor falls for older adults are different, according to a new study. This fact is often missed when the two are combined and may affect how falls prevention programs are structured. Indoor and Outdoor Falls are Different for the Elderly - read more

Bone-Anchored Leg Prostheses Improve Quality of Life

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[22/09/2010] A study shows the results of treatment using prostheses attached to titanium implants in the bones of patients with above-the-knee amputations. It reveals that the treatment improves function and quality of life in nine out of ten patients. Bone-Anchored Leg Prostheses Improve Quality of Life - read more

Unemployment Programs Lacking for People with Disabilities

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[22/09/2010] Federal programs to assist the unemployed are failing job seekers with disabilities, according to an investigation by Jean Hall and Kathy Parker of the Center for Research on Learning at the University of Kansas. Unemployment Programs Lacking for People with Disabilities - read more

Memory Problems More Common in Men

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[20/09/2010] A new study shows that mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may affect more men than women. MCI is a condition in which people have problems with memory or thinking beyond that explained by the normal rate of aging.  Memory Problems More Common in Men - read more

Video Games Lead to Faster and Accurate Decisions

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[20/09/2010] Cognitive scientists from the University of Rochester have discovered that playing action video games trains people to make the right decisions faster. Video Games Lead to Faster and Accurate Decisions - read more

Biosynthetic Corneas Restore Vision in Humans

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[17/09/2010] A new study from researchers in Canada and Sweden has shown that biosynthetic corneas can help regenerate and repair damaged eye tissue and improve vision in humans. Biosynthetic Corneas Restore Vision in Humans - read more

Biosynthetic Corneas Restore Vision in Humans

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[17/09/2010] A new study from researchers in Canada and Sweden has shown that biosynthetic corneas can help regenerate and repair damaged eye tissue and improve vision in humans. Biosynthetic Corneas Restore Vision in Humans - read more

Misfolded Neural Proteins Linked to Autism Disorders

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[15/09/2010] An international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, has identified misfolding and other molecular anomalies in a key brain protein associated with autism spectrum disorders. Misfolded Neural Proteins Linked to Autism Disorders - read more

Music on Prescription Might be Helpful to Treat Emotional and Physical Pain

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[15/09/2010] New research into how music conveys emotion could benefit the treatment of depression and the management of physical pain. Music on Prescription Might be Helpful to Treat Emotional and Physical Pain - read more

Music on Prescription Might be Helpful to Treat Emotional and Physical Pain

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[15/09/2010] New research into how music conveys emotion could benefit the treatment of depression and the management of physical pain. Music on Prescription Might be Helpful to Treat Emotional and Physical Pain - read more

Short Sleepers at Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

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[13/09/2010] People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers at the University of Warwick. Short Sleepers at Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes - read more

Yeast Holds Clues to Parkinson's Disease

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[13/09/2010] Yeast could be a powerful ally in the discovery of new therapeutic drugs to treat Parkinson's disease says a scientist. Yeast Holds Clues to Parkinson's Disease - read more

Autistic Toddlers Prefer Special Visual Pattern

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[08/09/2010] Researchers have shown that toddlers with autism spend significantly more time visually examining dynamic geometric patterns than they do looking at social images. Autistic Toddlers Prefer Special Visual Pattern - read more

Autistic Toddlers Prefer Special Visual Pattern

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[08/09/2010] Researchers have shown that toddlers with autism spend significantly more time visually examining dynamic geometric patterns than they do looking at social images. Autistic Toddlers Prefer Special Visual Pattern - read more

Type 2 Diabetes More Likely Among Moms Who Don't Breastfeed

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[08/09/2010] Mothers who did not breastfeed their children have significantly higher rates of type 2 diabetes later in life than moms who breastfed, report University of Pittsburgh researchers. Type 2 Diabetes More Likely Among Moms Who Don't Breastfeed - read more

Elderly: Low Vitamin D Linked to Metabolic Syndrome

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[06/09/2010] A new study adds to the mounting evidence that older adults commonly have low vitamin D levels and that vitamin D inadequacy may be a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome, a condition that affects one in four adults. Elderly: Low Vitamin D Linked to Metabolic Syndrome - read more

Stress Can Contribute to Late-Life Dementia

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[03/09/2010] Psychological stress in middle age could lead to the development of dementia later in life, especially Alzheimer's disease, reveals research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Stress Can Contribute to Late-Life Dementia - read more

Alzheimer's: Decreased Ability to Experience Emotions

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[01/09/2010] A new study found that patients with Alzheimer's may have a decreased ability to experience emotions; that is, they do not feel emotions as deeply as their healthy peers. This finding in a small group of patients may be useful for doctors assessing whether Alzheimer's patients are clinically depressed. Alzheimer's: Decreased Ability to Experience Emotions - read more

Preventing Back Pain for Frequent Laptop Users

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[01/09/2010] The symptoms are familiar to any student who has ever spent a long night pounding out a paper on a laptop computer: an aching neck, throbbing head and tingling fingers – how to prevent it. Preventing Back Pain for Frequent Laptop Users - read more

Eating Berries for Healthy Aging

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[30/08/2010] Scientists reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognised way.  Eating Berries for Healthy Aging - read more

Knee Arthritis: Flexible Options Can Help Keep you Active

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[30/08/2010] Middle-aged men and women with osteoarthritis of the knee now have more options than ever before for treatments that may allow them to remain active in the sports they love, according to a review. Knee Arthritis: Flexible Options Can Help Keep you Active - read more

Osteoporosis: Fractures Significantly Reduce Quality of Life

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[27/08/2010] An international study of more than 60,000 women highlights an additional risk associated with fractures. Osteoporosis: Fractures Significantly Reduce Quality of Life - read more

Going Barefoot in Home May Contribute to Elderly Falls

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[25/08/2010] Going barefoot in the home, or wearing slippers or socks with no shoes, may contribute to falls among the elderly, according to a new study from the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife.  Going Barefoot in Home May Contribute to Elderly Falls - read more

New Variants Found that Indicate a Predisposition to Type 2 Diabetes

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[25/08/2010] An international team has discovered 12 more regions on the genome with DNA variants that are associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, bringing the number to 38. New Variants Found that Indicate a Predisposition to Type 2 Diabetes - read more

Elderly: Motion-Tracking Technology Reduces Injuries

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[20/08/2010] Researchers have developed technology to track motions while people exercise. The technology provides feedback to patients as they recover from injuries or illnesses in order to reduce the chances of future injuries and re-hospitalisation.  Elderly: Motion-Tracking Technology Reduces Injuries - read more

Teaching Robot Helps Children to Use Wheelchair

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[18/08/2010] A robotic wheelchair is being developed that will help children learn to 'drive'. Researchers describe the testing of ROLY –RObot-assisted Learning for Young drivers – in a group of children without disabilities and one child with cerebral palsy. Teaching Robot Helps Children to Use Wheelchair - read more

Testing Sign Language by Cell Phone

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[18/08/2010] Engineers are developing the first device able to transmit American Sign Language over U.S. cellular networks. The tool is just completing its initial field test. Testing Sign Language by Cell Phone - read more

Prosthesis with Information at its Fingertips

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[16/08/2010] Hope for patients who suffer from phantom pain: Scientists from Jena University develop a hand prosthesis that eases the pain. Prosthesis with Information at its Fingertips - read more

Prosthesis with Information at its Fingertips

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[16/08/2010] Hope for patients who suffer from phantom pain: Scientists from Jena University develop a hand prosthesis that eases the pain. Prosthesis with Information at its Fingertips - read more

Study Questions How MS Arises

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[16/08/2010] Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have performed a study that indicates that neither blood flow nor the flow of spinal fluid in the brain contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). Study Questions How MS Arises - read more

Sleep Disorder May Signal Dementia and Parkinson's Disease

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[09/08/2010] A new study shows that a sleep disorder may be a sign of dementia or Parkinson's disease up to 50 years before the disorders are diagnosed. Sleep Disorder May Signal Dementia and Parkinson's Disease - read more

Sweet Way to Detect Prediabetes

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[09/08/2010] Having discovered a dramatic increase of an easy-to-detect enzyme in the red blood cells of people with diabetes and prediabetes, scientists say the discovery could lead to a simple, routine test for detecting the subtle onset of the disease, before symptoms or complications occur and in time to reverse its course. Sweet Way to Detect Prediabetes - read more

High Heels Affect Health

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[04/08/2010] A new study by an Iowa State University (ISU) kinesiology master's student has found that prolonged wearing of and walking in high heels can contribute to joint degeneration and knee osteoarthritis. High Heels Affect Health - read more

Communicate and Steer a Wheelchair by Sniffing

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[30/07/2010] A device based on sniffing – inhaling and exhaling through the nose – might enable numerous disabled people to navigate wheelchairs or communicate with their loved ones. Communicate and Steer a Wheelchair by Sniffing - read more

Gap in Preventive Care Exists among Latinos

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[28/07/2010] Prevention is the new buzzword for health professionals and the new emphasis for containing future health care costs. Yet Latinos have the lowest level of preventive care of all racial and ethnic groups in the nation.  Gap in Preventive Care Exists among Latinos - read more

Age Is a Factor in Choosing Between Stroke-Prevention Procedures

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[26/07/2010] A published report provides the final details on how two stroke-prevention procedures are safe and equally beneficial for men and women at risk for stroke, though their effectiveness does vary by age, say researchers. Age Is a Factor in Choosing Between Stroke-Prevention Procedures - read more

Laugh Your Way to Retirement

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[26/07/2010] A sense of humor helps to keep people healthy and increases their chances of reaching retirement age. But after the age of 70, the health benefits of humor decrease, researchers have found. Laugh Your Way to Retirement - read more

Music Shows Potential in Stroke Rehabilitation

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[21/07/2010] Music therapy provided by trained music therapists may help to improve movement in stroke patients, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review.  Music Shows Potential in Stroke Rehabilitation - read more

Music Shows Potential in Stroke Rehabilitation

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[21/07/2010] Music therapy provided by trained music therapists may help to improve movement in stroke patients, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review.  Music Shows Potential in Stroke Rehabilitation - read more

Music Shows Potential in Stroke Rehabilitation

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[21/07/2010] Music therapy provided by trained music therapists may help to improve movement in stroke patients, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review.  Music Shows Potential in Stroke Rehabilitation - read more

Researchers Prevent Blindness in Research Model for Retinitis Pigmentosa

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[21/07/2010] Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center have found a way to use a radical new type of gene therapy to prevent blindness caused by retinitis pigmentosa. Researchers Prevent Blindness in Research Model for Retinitis Pigmentosa - read more

Improving Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury

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[19/07/2010] Researchers show that treating injured rat spinal cords with an enzyme, sialidase, improves nerve regrowth, motor recovery and nervous system function. Improving Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury - read more

Stroke: How Patients Regain Motor Functions in Hands

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[19/07/2010] Helping stroke patients regain use of their hands and arms through innovative robotic and virtual reality-based video game therapies is the focal point of Sergei Adamovich, a biomedical engineer.  Stroke: How Patients Regain Motor Functions in Hands - read more

Stroke: How Patients Regain Motor Functions in Hands

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[19/07/2010] Helping stroke patients regain use of their hands and arms through innovative robotic and virtual reality-based video game therapies is the focal point of Sergei Adamovich, a biomedical engineer.  Stroke: How Patients Regain Motor Functions in Hands - read more

Diet Could Slow Early Effects of Alzheimer

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[16/07/2010] Patients in the early to moderate stages of Alzheimer's Disease could have their cognitive impairment slowed or even reversed by switching to a healthier diet, according to a study. Diet Could Slow Early Effects of Alzheimer - read more

Autism: Finding Could Lead to Simple Urine Test for the Condition

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[14/07/2010] Children with autism have a different chemical fingerprint in their urine than non-autistic children, according to new research. Autism: Finding Could Lead to Simple Urine Test for the Condition - read more

Enhancing Clinical Data Improves Care and Reduces Costs

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[14/07/2010] An interdisciplinary team of University of Missouri (MU) researchers is refining electronic health record (EHR) technology to more efficiently meet increasing health care demands. Enhancing Clinical Data Improves Care and Reduces Costs - read more

Elderly: Hands-On Osteopathic Treatment Cuts Hospital Stays

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[12/07/2010] Older patients battling pneumonia spent less time in the hospital when treated using osteopathic manipulative medicine – a drug-free form of hands-on medical care focusing on increasing muscle motion – in addition to conventional care, research shows. Elderly: Hands-On Osteopathic Treatment Cuts Hospital Stays - read more

Students Develop Device to Help Blind Manuever

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[12/07/2010] Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) students have developed an innovative optical radar system that helps blind people maneuver around obstacles. Students Develop Device to Help Blind Manuever - read more

Students Develop Device to Help Blind Manuever

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[12/07/2010] Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) students have developed an innovative optical radar system that helps blind people maneuver around obstacles. Students Develop Device to Help Blind Manuever - read more

Can Smoking Protect against Parkinson’s?

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[07/07/2010] Smoking causes cancer, but it could protect against Parkinson’s disease. This has been demonstrated by various epidemiological studies, according to which there exists an inverse relationship between smoking and the probability of developing Parkinson’s disease. Can Smoking Protect against Parkinson’s? - read more

Eye Test Measures Damage from Multiple Sclerosis

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[05/07/2010] A quick, painless eye measurement shows promise as a way to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) in its very early stages, and to track the effectiveness of treatments, researchers have found in a multicenter study. Eye Test Measures Damage from Multiple Sclerosis - read more

Visual System Interprets Sign Languages

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[05/07/2010] Spanish researchers selected over twenty of the hundreds of signs to develop a new visual interpretation system which allows deaf people to carry out consultations in the language they commonly use. Visual System Interprets Sign Languages - read more

Three-Legged Dogs Boost Robot Research

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[02/07/2010] Scientists in Germany are examining how 3-legged dogs move to help design and develop robots that can adapt to unexpected conditions. Three-Legged Dogs Boost Robot Research - read more

Three-Legged Dogs Boost Robot Research

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[02/07/2010] Scientists in Germany are examining how 3-legged dogs move to help design and develop robots that can adapt to unexpected conditions. Three-Legged Dogs Boost Robot Research - read more

Down’s Syndrome: Maternal Diet Might Be Helpful

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[30/06/2010] A nutrient found in egg yolks, liver and cauliflower taken by mothers during pregnancy and nursing may offer lifelong "dramatic" health benefits to people with Down’s syndrome. Down’s Syndrome: Maternal Diet Might Be Helpful - read more

Education Helps against Dementia

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[30/06/2010] Researchers have discovered that education not only delays the early symptoms of dementia, but can also slow down the development of the disease – a finding that could result in faster diagnosis and treatment of dementia. Education Helps against Dementia - read more

Elderly: Cheese Found to Improve the Immune Response

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[28/06/2010] Scientists in Finland have discovered that cheese can help preserve and enhance the immune system of the elderly by acting as a carrier for probiotic bacteria. Elderly: Cheese Found to Improve the Immune Response - read more

Mental Activity against Memory Problems in MS

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[25/06/2010] A new study shows that a mentally active lifestyle may protect against the memory and learning problems that often occur in multiple sclerosis (MS). Mental Activity against Memory Problems in MS - read more

Autism and Mental Impairment Genetically Conditioned

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[23/06/2010] Researchers have discovered previously unknown mutations in autistic and mentally impaired patients in what is known as the SHANK2 gene, a gene that is partially responsible for linking nerve cells. Autism and Mental Impairment Genetically Conditioned - read more

Diabetes: Aspirin Recommendations Changed

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[23/06/2010] Experts are now recommending that low-dose aspirin therapy to prevent heart attacks be used somewhat more conservatively – that men younger than 50 and women younger than 60, who have diabetes but no other major risk factors, probably not use aspirin. Diabetes: Aspirin Recommendations Changed - read more

Reducing Hip Fractures in the Elderly

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[21/06/2010] Seniors who consume a higher level of dietary protein are less likely to suffer hip fractures than seniors whose daily dietary protein intake is less, according to a new study by the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife. Reducing Hip Fractures in the Elderly - read more

Synthetic Eye Prosthesis May Offer Help

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[21/06/2010] Donor corneas are a rarity: In Germany alone, each year roughly 7,000 patients wait for that miniscule piece of tissue. An implant made of plastic may soon offer patients with the chance to see again. Synthetic Eye Prosthesis May Offer Help - read more

Synthetic Eye Prosthesis May Offer Help

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[21/06/2010] Donor corneas are a rarity: In Germany alone, each year roughly 7,000 patients wait for that miniscule piece of tissue. An implant made of plastic may soon offer patients with the chance to see again. Synthetic Eye Prosthesis May Offer Help - read more

Synthetic Eye Prosthesis May Offer Help

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[21/06/2010] Donor corneas are a rarity: In Germany alone, each year roughly 7,000 patients wait for that miniscule piece of tissue. An implant made of plastic may soon offer patients with the chance to see again. Synthetic Eye Prosthesis May Offer Help - read more

Computer Technique Could Help Partially-Sighted See Better

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[18/06/2010] Partially-sighted people could gain greater independence from a simple, cheap and accessible training course which could eventually be delivered from their mobile phones or hand-held games consoles, a study shows. Computer Technique Could Help Partially-Sighted See Better - read more

Computer Technique Could Help Partially-Sighted See Better

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[18/06/2010] Partially-sighted people could gain greater independence from a simple, cheap and accessible training course which could eventually be delivered from their mobile phones or hand-held games consoles, a study shows. Computer Technique Could Help Partially-Sighted See Better - read more

Dementia Takes away the Meaning of Flavours

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[16/06/2010] Flavour is vulnerable in certain degenerative dementias, with patients developing abnormal eating behaviours including changes in food preferences, faddism and pathological sweet tooth. New research has revealed evidence that these behaviours are linked to a loss of meaning for flavours. Dementia Takes away the Meaning of Flavours - read more

TV Chef Backs Hospital Food Project for Elderly

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[16/06/2010] Pioneering research from the University of Reading is being used to enhance the taste of hospital food to help prevent or treat malnutrition in older people. The project is supported by celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal. TV Chef Backs Hospital Food Project for Elderly - read more

Exercise When Young – Stronger Bones When Old

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[14/06/2010] New findings suggest that physical activity when young increases bone density and size, which may mean a reduced risk of osteoporosis later in life, reveals a thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Exercise When Young – Stronger Bones When Old - read more

High Rates of At-Risk Drinking Among Elderly

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[09/06/2010] More than a third of drinkers 60 years old and older consume amounts of alcohol that are excessive or that are potentially harmful in combination with certain diseases they may have or medications they may be taking. High Rates of At-Risk Drinking Among Elderly - read more

Catching Multiple Sclerosis before it Strikes

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[07/06/2010] Although there is currently no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), a breakthrough finding from a Tel Aviv University scientist and physician may lead to earlier diagnosis, more effective intervention, and perhaps even a cure for the autoimmune disease. Catching Multiple Sclerosis before it Strikes - read more

How Visually Impaired See Emotions

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[07/06/2010] Without vision it’s impossible to interpret facial expressions, or so it’s believed. Not any more. Shafiq ur Réhman, Umeå University, presents a new technology in his doctoral thesis – a Braille code of emotions. How Visually Impaired See Emotions - read more

How Visually Impaired See Emotions

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[07/06/2010] Without vision it’s impossible to interpret facial expressions, or so it’s believed. Not any more. Shafiq ur Réhman, Umeå University, presents a new technology in his doctoral thesis – a Braille code of emotions. How Visually Impaired See Emotions - read more

Recovery of the Sense of Taste Depends on Age

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[04/06/2010] Age dramatically delays the time it takes to recover the sense of taste following a significant nerve injury, Medical College of Georgia (MCG) researchers said. Recovery of the Sense of Taste Depends on Age - read more

Roller Coasters Linked to Common Ear Injury

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[28/05/2010] The sharp turns, ups and downs, and high speeds of today's roller coasters bring a lot of thrills, but if you're not careful, the ride could also cause damage to your ears. Roller Coasters Linked to Common Ear Injury - read more

Lack of Vitamin D Related to MS Brain Atrophy

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[26/05/2010] Low vitamin D levels may be associated with more advanced physical disability and cognitive impairment in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS), studies have shown. Lack of Vitamin D Related to MS Brain Atrophy - read more

Down Syndrome: Developing New Growth Charts

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[17/05/2010] Researchers will be measuring children with Down syndrome from birth to age 21 to develop updated growth charts. This effort brings together several experts. Down Syndrome: Developing New Growth Charts - read more

Vitamin B Therapy Dangerous for Diabetics with Kidney Disease

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[17/05/2010] The use of vitamin B to stop kidney damage in people with diabetes needs a closer look, and those with kidney damage now taking high vitamin B doses, should stop. That is the advice from a leading researcher. Vitamin B Therapy Dangerous for Diabetics with Kidney Disease - read more

Diabetes: Older Women Face Higher Risk for Colon Cancer

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[12/05/2010] A research team has found that older women with diabetes face a more than doubled risk for some types of colorectal cancer. Diabetes: Older Women Face Higher Risk for Colon Cancer - read more

Multiple Sclerosis: Smoking May Compound Risk Factors

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[12/05/2010] A new study shows that smoking may increase the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) in people who also have specific established risk factors for MS. Multiple Sclerosis: Smoking May Compound Risk Factors - read more

Fatal Injuries Increase in Older Americans

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[10/05/2010] The risk of dying from injuries is increasing for Americans aged 65 and older according to a new report, due to falls, motorcycle crashes, machinery use and poisoning. Fatal Injuries Increase in Older Americans - read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency

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[07/05/2010] Women living in the northeastern United States are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggesting a link between the autoimmune disease and vitamin D deficiency. Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency - read more

Regular Daily Routines Make Elderly Sleep Better

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[05/05/2010] A study found that the maintenance of daily routines was associated with a reduced rate of insomnia and improved quality of sleep in older adults living in a retirement community. Regular Daily Routines Make Elderly Sleep Better - read more

The Blind and Their Sense of Smell

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[05/05/2010] An ongoing study has debunked the myth that the blind have a more acute sense of smell than the sighted. Vision loss simply makes blind people pay more attention to how they perceive smells. The Blind and Their Sense of Smell - read more

The Blind and Their Sense of Smell

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[05/05/2010] An ongoing study has debunked the myth that the blind have a more acute sense of smell than the sighted. Vision loss simply makes blind people pay more attention to how they perceive smells. The Blind and Their Sense of Smell - read more

Intentional Weight Loss Is Not Harmful to Seniors

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[03/05/2010] A new study refutes the widely held belief that intentional weight loss in older adults leads to increased risk of death. Intentional Weight Loss Is Not Harmful to Seniors - read more

Research: Stroke Trials Left Unpublished

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[28/04/2010] An investigation into unpublished stroke research data has revealed that 19.6 percent of completed clinical trials, which could potentially influence patient care, are not published in full. Research: Stroke Trials Left Unpublished - read more

Research: Stroke Trials Left Unpublished

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[28/04/2010] An investigation into unpublished stroke research data has revealed that 19.6 percent of completed clinical trials, which could potentially influence patient care, are not published in full. Research: Stroke Trials Left Unpublished - read more

Unequal Leg Length Tied to Osteoarthritis

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[28/04/2010] A new study shows that arthritis in the knee is linked to the common trait of having one leg that is longer than the other. Unequal Leg Length Tied to Osteoarthritis - read more

Elderly Lack Decision-Making Capacity at Death

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[21/04/2010] More than one in four elderly Americans lacked the capacity to make their own medical care decisions at the end of life, according to a study of 3,746 people. Elderly Lack Decision-Making Capacity at Death - read more

Flip-Flops and Sneakers May Help Reduce Osteoarthritis

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[21/04/2010] Flip-flops and sneakers with flexible soles are easier on the knees than clogs or even special walking shoes, a study by Rush University Medical Center has found. Flip-Flops and Sneakers May Help Reduce Osteoarthritis - read more

New Strategy Normalizes Blood Sugars in Diabetes

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[19/04/2010] Researchers have identified a new strategy for treating type 2 diabetes, identifying a cellular pathway that fails when people become obese. By activating this pathway artificially, they were able to normalize blood glucose levels in severely obese and diabetic mice.  New Strategy Normalizes Blood Sugars in Diabetes - read more

Typing Words with Your Brain

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[19/04/2010] A portable, easy-to-wear, intelligent textual and verbal communications prototype device enables people with motoric disabilities (suffering from for example brain paralysis or speech or language disorders) to communicate. Typing Words with Your Brain - read more

Link between Sunlight and MS

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[14/04/2010] Multiple sclerosis (MS) is much more common in higher latitudes than in the tropics. Because sunlight is more abundant near the equator, researchers have wondered if the high levels of vitamin D engendered by sunlight could explain this unusual pattern of prevalence. Link between Sunlight and MS - read more

Why We Forget to Take Our Medicine

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[14/04/2010] A study has found that changes in daily behavior have a significant effect on whether we remember to take our medication or not – and that these changes influence older and younger adults differently. Why We Forget to Take Our Medicine - read more

New Ethical Guidelines Needed for Dementia Research

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[12/04/2010] Ethicist Stefan Eriksson proposes a new approach to the dilemma of including dementia patients and others with limited decision making capabilities in research. New Ethical Guidelines Needed for Dementia Research - read more

Kidney Disease Hides in Diabetes Patients

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[09/04/2010] Millions of Americans may have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and not know it, according to a new study. Kidney Disease Hides in Diabetes Patients - read more

Alzheimer's: Cognition Declines Four Times Faster

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[07/04/2010] People with Alzheimer's disease experience a rate of cognitive decline four times greater than those with no cognitive impairment according to a new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Alzheimer's: Cognition Declines Four Times Faster - read more

Diabetes: Body's Anticipation of a Meal Possible Risk Factor

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[31/03/2010] Alterations in our response to the taste or smell of food may be another culprit responsible for Type 2 diabetes, according to scientists at Duke University Medical Center. Diabetes: Body's Anticipation of a Meal Possible Risk Factor - read more

Playing 'Pong' with the Blink of an Eye

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[29/03/2010] University students have developed a computer game that is operated by eye movements, which could allow people with severe physical disabilities to become 'gamers' for the first time. Playing 'Pong' with the Blink of an Eye - read more

Playing 'Pong' with the Blink of an Eye

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[29/03/2010] University students have developed a computer game that is operated by eye movements, which could allow people with severe physical disabilities to become 'gamers' for the first time. Playing 'Pong' with the Blink of an Eye - read more

Napping Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Older Adults

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[22/03/2010] A study shows that frequent napping is associated with an elevated prevalence of type 2 diabetes and impaired fasting glucose in an older Chinese population. Napping Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Older Adults - read more

Repeated Anaesthesia Affects Children’s Ability to Learn

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[22/03/2010] There is a link between repeated anaesthesia in children and memory impairment, though physical activity can help to form new cells that improve memory, reveals new research. Repeated Anaesthesia Affects Children’s Ability to Learn - read more

Reconstructing 3-D Hand Movement

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[19/03/2010] Researchers have successfully reconstructed 3-D hand motions from brain signals recorded in a non-invasive way, according to a study. Reconstructing 3-D Hand Movement - read more

Learning Keeps Brain Healthy

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[17/03/2010] Neurobiologists are providing the first visual evidence that learning promotes brain health – and, therefore, that mental stimulation could limit the debilitating effects of aging on memory and the mind. Learning Keeps Brain Healthy - read more

Body Protheses May Last for More than 150 Years

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[10/03/2010] Current body protheses do not last more than 10 - 15 years. After this time, the operation has to be repeated in order to change prothesis. Researchers have now found a way of producing a prosthesis that could last more than 150 years.  Body Protheses May Last for More than 150 Years - read more

Exercise Helps Protect Brain of MS Patients

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[03/03/2010] Highly fit multiple sclerosis (MS) patients perform significantly better on tests of cognitive function than similar less-fit patients, a new study shows. Exercise Helps Protect Brain of MS Patients - read more

High Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Diabetes Risk in Elderly

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[03/03/2010] Middle aged and elderly people with high levels of vitamin D could reduce their chances of developing heart disease or diabetes by 43%, according to researchers at the University of Warwick. High Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Diabetes Risk in Elderly - read more

Treadmill Training Could Help Tots Walk

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[01/03/2010] Using a treadmill could help infants with prenatal complications or who were injured at birth walk earlier and better, according to a University of Michigan researcher. Treadmill Training Could Help Tots Walk - read more

Video Games May Combat Depression in Older Adults

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[01/03/2010] Research suggests a novel route to improving the symptoms of subsyndromal depression (SSD) in seniors through the regular use of "exergames" – entertaining video games that combine game play with exercise. Video Games May Combat Depression in Older Adults - read more

Migraine more Common in Women with MS

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[22/02/2010] Migraine is seen more frequently in women with multiple sclerosis than those without, according to a study from the American Academy of Neurology. Migraine more Common in Women with MS - read more

Chronic Diseases: Good Guidance Impacts Effectiveness of Treatment

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[19/02/2010] Researchers have come to the conclusion that the percentage of successfully treated patients with chronic conditions could increase with optimum guidance. Chronic Diseases: Good Guidance Impacts Effectiveness of Treatment - read more

Maintaining Youthful Function into Old Age

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[19/02/2010] Researchers at McMaster University have developed a cocktail of ingredients that forestalls major aspects of the aging process. Maintaining Youthful Function into Old Age - read more

Multiple Sclerosis: Blacks Have more Severe Symptoms than Whites

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[17/02/2010] Fewer African Americans than Caucasians develop multiple sclerosis (MS), statistics show, but their disease progresses more rapidly, and they don't respond as well to therapies, a new study by neurology researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) has found. Multiple Sclerosis: Blacks Have more Severe Symptoms than Whites - read more

Biomarker: Imaging Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s

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[12/02/2010] Through the use of brain-imaging techniques, researchers have been able to predict a brain's progression to Alzheimer's by measuring subtle changes in brain structure over time long before symptoms can be seen. Biomarker: Imaging Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s - read more

Cigarette Smoking Is a Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

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[12/02/2010] An analysis of published studies on the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and smoking indicates that smoking cigarettes is a significant risk factor for the disease. Cigarette Smoking Is a Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease - read more

Alterations in the Brain's Reward System Related to ADHS

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[10/02/2010] Researchers have discovered anomalies in the brain's reward system related to the neural circuits of motivation and gratification. Alterations in the Brain's Reward System Related to ADHS - read more

Parkinson's: Way of Talking Turns Out to Be Social Barrier

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[10/02/2010] People with Parkinson's disease suffer social difficulties simply because of the way they talk, a McGill University researcher has discovered. Parkinson's: Way of Talking Turns Out to Be Social Barrier - read more

Special Gloves Help Understanding the Effects of Arthritis

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[08/02/2010] A pair of arthritis simulation gloves, which reproduce the reduction in functional capacity experienced by persons with arthritis, helps better understand how arthritis affects a person's ability to grasp, pinch, turn, lift and twist objects. Special Gloves Help Understanding the Effects of Arthritis - read more

Elderly: Decreased Muscle Strength Predicts Functional Impairments

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[05/02/2010] Decreased muscle strength is associated with difficulty in performing functional activities such as stooping, crouching, or kneeling (SCK) in older adults, according to an observational study.  Elderly: Decreased Muscle Strength Predicts Functional Impairments - read more

How an Eye Test Could Aid Alzheimer's Detection

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[20/01/2010] A simple and inexpensive eye test could aid detection and diagnosis of major neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's at an earlier stage than is currently possible, according to new research by UCL scientists. How an Eye Test Could Aid Alzheimer's Detection - read more

Prostheses: „Further Optimising the Natural Motion Sequence“

Today serious sport and disability do not exclude themselves anymore. Athletes with prostheses can achieve quite similar results in competitions as their colleagues without artificial bodily parts – thanks to modern technology. However, in future prostheses could do even more.  Prostheses: „Further Optimising the Natural Motion Sequence“ - read more

Prostheses: „Further Optimising the Natural Motion Sequence“

Today serious sport and disability do not exclude themselves anymore. Athletes with prostheses can achieve quite similar results in competitions as their colleagues without artificial bodily parts – thanks to modern technology. However, in future prostheses could do even more.  Prostheses: „Further Optimising the Natural Motion Sequence“ - read more

Topic of the Month January: Disability in Focus - Disability Studies

 Topic of the Month January: Disability in Focus - Disability Studies - read more

Disability Studies: „Germany is not Yet Ready for That“

You aren´t normal at all! A sentence maybe everybody has already heard or said once. But what does it mean actually? REHCARE.de spoke to Anne Waldschmidt, professor for Disability Studies at the University of Cologne, about astonished students, teaching topics and stereotyped thinking. Disability Studies: „Germany is not Yet Ready for That“ - read more

New Thoughts Concerning Disability – Disability Studies

Is this cafe accessible? Why isn´t this movie subtitled? These are questions disabled people deal with. But only the fewest know about their worries and hardships. Disability Studies are supposed to change that. New Thoughts Concerning Disability – Disability Studies - read more

Gene as Cause of Some Forms of Intellectual Disability

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[18/12/2009] Several scientists have identified a gene involved in some forms of intellectual disability. The gene is called TRAPPC9. Gene as Cause of Some Forms of Intellectual Disability - read more

Alzheimer's: Sleep Loss Linked to Increase in Plaques

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[02/10/2009] Chronic sleep deprivation in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease makes Alzheimer's brain plaques appear earlier and more often, researchers reported. Alzheimer's: Sleep Loss Linked to Increase in Plaques - read more

New Links between Dreams and Psychosis Found

[12/08/2009] Similarities in brain activity during lucid dreaming and psychosis suggest that dream therapy may be useful in psychiatric treatment, a European Science Foundation (ESF) workshop has found.  New Links between Dreams and Psychosis Found - read more

Reminder Board for Dementia Patients

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[24/06/2009] In Norway a simple communication system based on a computer screen is being tested, aimed at elderly people who live at home but whose memory is failing.  Reminder Board for Dementia Patients - read more

Reminder Board for Dementia Patients

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[24/06/2009] In Norway a simple communication system based on a computer screen is being tested, aimed at elderly people who live at home but whose memory is failing.  Reminder Board for Dementia Patients - read more

Dolphin 'Therapy' a Dangerous Fad?

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[19/12/2007] People suffering from chronic mental or physical disabilities should not resort to a dolphin "healing" experience, warn two researchers from Emory University.  Dolphin 'Therapy' a Dangerous Fad? - read more

Cancer Survival Not Influenced by Emotional Status

[22/10/2007] A patient’s positive or negative emotional state has no direct or indirect effect on cancer survival or disease progression, according to a large scale new study.  Cancer Survival Not Influenced by Emotional Status - read more

New Gene Found to Be Involved in ALS

[14/09/2007] A gene that is involved in communication between nerve cells is strongly associated with non-hereditary ALS.  New Gene Found to Be Involved in ALS - read more

Study Could Help Stroke Victims

[11/05/2007] A University of Leicester study could help to provide a new lease of life for patients who have suffered a stroke. Study Could Help Stroke Victims - read more

Loud Music Can Permantly Damage Ears

[12/07/2006] The festival "Don't Lose the Music Week", running from 4 - 10 September, will raise awareness amongst music fans of the dangers of over exposure to loud music.  Loud Music Can Permantly Damage Ears - read more

Knee Problems Often Linked to Pain Elsewhere in the Body

[12/08/2005] UK study findings indicate that most people with knee pain also have pain at other sites and these patients tend to have more limited physical function and suffer more from depression and anxiety. Knee Problems Often Linked to Pain Elsewhere in the Body - read more