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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

„Using Easy Language has just being started” – Wolgang Wessels about Easy Language for accessible living

„Accessible Living for people with a learning disability“ is a lecture held in German at REHACARE 2009. Wolfgang Wessels of the research institute technology for the Disabled in Volmarstein talks with REHACARE.de about which barriers exist for learning disabled people in their environment and how “Easy Language” can help them.  „Using Easy Language has just being started” – Wolgang Wessels about Easy Language for accessible living - read more

„Using Easy Language has just being started” – Wolgang Wessels about Easy Language for accessible living

 „Accessible Living for people with a learning disability“ is a lecture held in German at REHACARE 2009. Wolfgang Wessels of the research institute technology for the Disabled in Volmarstein talks with REHACARE.de about which barriers exist for learning disabled people in their environment and how “Easy Language” can help them.  „Using Easy Language has just being started” – Wolgang Wessels about Easy Language for accessible living - 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

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

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

The Crucial Link for Sensory Development in the Ear

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 [25/04/2005] Scientists from the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the University of Hong Kong have isolated the gene responsible for sensory development in the inner ear, which may lead to significant advances in the development of treatments for the deaf and severely hearing impaired. The Crucial Link for Sensory Development in the Ear - read more