One in Three Stroke Emergencies Do Not Use EMS

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[10/05/2013] More than a third of stroke patients don't get to the hospital by ambulance, even though that's the fastest way to get there, according to new research.One in Three Stroke Emergencies Do Not Use EMS - Read more

ADHD Symptoms Persist Despite Treatment

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[19/04/2013] Nine out of 10 young children with moderate to severe attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continue to experience serious, often severe symptoms and impairment long after their original diagnoses and, in many cases, despite treatment, according to a federally funded multi-center study led by investigators at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. ADHD Symptoms Persist Despite Treatment - Read more

Amputations among Diabetes Patients Can Be Reduced by 50 Percent

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[17/04/2013] Every 30 seconds somebody in the world is amputated as a consequence of foot complication due to diabetes. A new study at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, confirmes that shoe inserts, podiatry, regular checkups and other simple interventions can reduce the number of amputations by more than 50 percent.Amputations among Diabetes Patients Can Be Reduced by 50 Percent - Read more

Autistic Children: Risk for Feeding Problems and Nutritional Deficits

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[17/04/2013] A new, comprehensive analysis of feeding behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) indicates that these children are five times more likely to have a feeding problem, including extreme tantrums during meals, severe food selectivity and ritualistic mealtime behaviors. Autistic Children: Risk for Feeding Problems and Nutritional Deficits - Read more

Diabetes Patients Need to Be Consulted to Improve Treatment

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[12/04/2013] Patients with type 2 diabetes who tailor their own treatment in cooperation with their doctor can reduce their risk of complications such as heart attack with up to 20 percent. This is the result of a new Danish study from the Research Unit for General Practice, University of Copenhagen. Diabetes Patients Need to Be Consulted to Improve Treatment - Read more

Autism: Age at Diagnosis Depends on Specific Symptoms

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[10/04/2013] The age at which a child with autism is diagnosed is related to the particular suite of behavioral symptoms he or she exhibits, new research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison shows. Autism: Age at Diagnosis Depends on Specific Symptoms - Read more

Household Income Affects Chronic Disease Control in Kids

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[08/04/2013] Researchers at the University of Montreal have found that the glycated hemoglobin levels of children with type 1 diabetes followed at its affiliated Sainte-Justine Mother and Child University Hospital (CHU Sainte-Justine) is correlated linearly and negatively with household income.Household Income Affects Chronic Disease Control in Kids - Read more

Spinal Cord Injuries: Hand Surgery Enhances Life Quality

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[27/03/2013] Reconstructive hand surgery can dramatically enhance the life quality and independence of those paralyzed by a cervical spinal cord injury. Despite this, the operation is not frequently performed, either in Sweden or elsewhere. Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden are now hoping to change that.Spinal Cord Injuries: Hand Surgery Enhances Life Quality - Read more

Preventing Chronic Pain with Stress Management

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[25/03/2013] For chronic pain sufferers, such as people who develop back pain after a car accident, avoiding the harmful effects of stress may be key to managing their condition. This is particularly important for people with a smaller-than-average hippocampus, as these individuals seem to be particularly vulnerable to stress, according to a new study.Preventing Chronic Pain with Stress Management - Read more

Fish Oil Helps Heal Bedsores of the Critically Ill

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[04/01/2013] Fish oil can help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation in the skin and joints, and promote healthy fetal development. Now a researcher has found that it has a positive effect on bedsores, too.Fish Oil Helps Heal Bedsores of the Critically Ill - Read more

Significant Shortcomings in Health Care of Autistic Adults

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[12/12/2012] Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have found that adults with autism, who represent about 1 percent of the adult population in the United States, report significantly worse health care experiences than their non-autistic counterparts.Significant Shortcomings in Health Care of Autistic Adults - Read more

Sweat Glands Play Major Role in Healing Human Wounds

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[10/12/2012] As poor wound healing from diabetic ulcers and other ailments takes heavy toll on healthcare costs, U-M findings pave way for new efficient therapies.Sweat Glands Play Major Role in Healing Human Wounds - Read more

Engaging Parents Leads to Better Treatments for Children With ADHD

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[28/11/2012] Pediatricians and researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) have developed a first-of-its kind tool to help parents and health care providers better treat ADHD (attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder). Engaging Parents Leads to Better Treatments for Children With ADHD - Read more

Extra Chromosome 21 Removed from Down Syndrome Cell Line

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[26/11/2012] University of Washington scientists have succeeded in removing the extra copy of chromosome 21 in cell cultures derived from a person with Down's syndrome. In Down syndrome, the body's cells contain three copies of chromosome 21, rather than the usual pair.Extra Chromosome 21 Removed from Down Syndrome Cell Line - Read more

Digital Tablets Improve Speed of Reading

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[19/11/2012] People who have eye diseases that damage their central vision can regain the ability to read quickly and comfortably by using digital tablets, according to a recent study.Digital Tablets Improve Speed of Reading - Read more

Diabetes Management Program Provides Improvements in Patient Care

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[14/11/2012] In Canada alone, almost 2 million people are known to be living with diabetes. Around a million more have the disease but are not aware of that fact, and have not been given the tools they need to control their blood sugar and safeguard their health. Diabetes Management Program Provides Improvements in Patient Care - Read more

Software Improves Quality of Sound for Hearing Aid Users

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[14/11/2012] A new software product developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could greatly improve sound perception for users of hearing aids. Software Improves Quality of Sound for Hearing Aid Users - Read more

Early Autism Intervention Improves Brain Responses to Social Cues

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[09/11/2012] An autism intervention program that emphasizes social interactions improves cognitive skills and brain responses to faces, considered a building block for social skills.Early Autism Intervention Improves Brain Responses to Social Cues - Read more

Drug Offers New Pain Management Therapy for Diabetics

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[05/11/2012] A study from the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute shows there is evidence to support a new drug therapy called nabilone to treat diabetic neuropathy, or nerve pain. Drug Offers New Pain Management Therapy for Diabetics - Read more

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: ”The Wounds Are Cleaner and the Wound Edges Can Grow Closer Together“

Whether it is due to a chronic condition or after surgery – wound healing often gives patients a hard time. Several therapies promise relief, but which of them really keep their word? Negative pressure wound therapy is currently examined very closely and carefully.Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: ”The Wounds Are Cleaner and the Wound Edges Can Grow Closer Together“ - Read more

Medication Frees Children with ADHD

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[19/10/2012] Children living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to feel that they benefit from medication to treat the condition and do not feel that the medication turns them into 'robots', according to a study.Medication Frees Children with ADHD - Read more

Group Therapy Against Depression

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[17/10/2012] Gender-specific group therapy is effective for treating depressed women with Type 2 diabetes. Evidence suggests that antidepressants may disrupt blood-sugar control and can be associated with increased weight gain; therefore, other treatment options are needed for depression.Group Therapy Against Depression - Read more

Non-invasive Method for Diagnosing Epilepsy

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[15/10/2012] A study of researchers from University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic shows that outlines how a new type of non-invasive brain scan taken immediately after a seizure gives additional insight into possible causes and treatments for epilepsy patients.Non-invasive Method for Diagnosing Epilepsy - Read more

Mobile Apps for Diabetes Present Usability Issues

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[10/09/2012] Maintaining control of blood glucose levels is one of the most important actions diabetics can take to control their illness. New technology is designed to make self-monitoring easier and more accessible than ever before, but often tech products fail to accommodate some older users.Mobile Apps for Diabetes Present Usability Issues - Read more

Autism: Little Evidence Supports Treatment Options in Adolescents

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[29/08/2012] Vanderbilt University researchers studying interventions for adolescents and young adults with autism are reporting today that there is insufficient evidence to support findings, good or bad, for the therapies currently used.Autism: Little Evidence Supports Treatment Options in Adolescents - Read more

An Artificial Retina Restores Normal Vision

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[17/08/2012] Two researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have deciphered a mouse's retina's neural code and coupled this information to a novel prosthetic device to restore sight to blind mice.An Artificial Retina Restores Normal Vision - Read more

Caffeine May Ease Parkinson's Symptoms

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[08/08/2012] Caffeine, which is widely consumed around the world in coffee, tea and soft drinks, may help control movement in people suffering from Parkinson's. This is the finding of a study conducted at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre.Caffeine May Ease Parkinson's Symptoms - Read more

Improving Stroke Rehabilitation in Europe

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[25/07/2012] Researchers at the University of Luxembourg, along with their international partners, want to develop an easy-to-use, self-motivating tool that stroke patients can use in their rehabilitation process. The 4.4 million euro project is funded by the European Commission Seventh Framework Programme.Improving Stroke Rehabilitation in Europe - Read more

Correct Treatment Can Reduce Amputations

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[18/07/2012] Diabetic foot infections are an increasingly common problem, but proper care can save limbs and, ultimately, lives, suggest new guidelines released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).Correct Treatment Can Reduce Amputations - Read more

Treating Diabetes Early and Intensively Is Best Strategy

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[02/07/2012] Intensive early treatment of type 2 diabetes slows down progression of the disease by preserving the body's insulin-producing capacity, a UT Southwestern study has shown.Treating Diabetes Early and Intensively Is Best Strategy - Read more

Psoriasis Increases Risk of Diabetes

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[22/06/2012] Psoriasis is an independent risk for Type 2 Diabetes, according to a new study by researchers of the University of Pennsylvania, with the greatest risk seen in patients with severe psoriasis.Psoriasis Increases Risk of Diabetes - Read more

Antioxidant Can Reduce Blindness Risk

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[18/06/2012] A study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that the antioxidant, rhSOD (recombinant human Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase), reduces the risk of developing Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in extremely low gestational age newborns.Antioxidant Can Reduce Blindness Risk - Read more

Health-care Disparities For Children with Autism

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[13/06/2012] University of Missouri researchers compared costs and types of services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to costs and services for children with other conditions like asthma or diabetes.Health-care Disparities For Children with Autism - Read more

Unique Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Program

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[23/05/2012] Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated 5.4 million people in the United States, some 480,000 of them in California. Nearly half of all people 85 and older will be stricken with the disease. The overall burden of dementia is still higher, with Alzheimer's accounting for only 60 to 80 per cent of dementia cases.Unique Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Program - Read more

New Discoveries About Brain-hand Connection

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[04/05/2012] Research at Arizona State University (ASU) and Columbia University to better understand the intricate sensory and cognitive connections between the brain and the hands has won support from the National Science Foundation (NSF).New Discoveries About Brain-hand Connection - Read more

Monitoring Spinal Cord During Surgery May Help Prevent Paralysis

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[07/03/2012] The American Academy of Neurology is issuing an updated guideline that recommends monitoring the spinal cord during spinal surgery and certain chest surgeries to help prevent paralysis, or loss of muscle function, related to the surgeries.Monitoring Spinal Cord During Surgery May Help Prevent Paralysis - Read more

DIMming Cancer Growth: Diindolylmethane Suppresses Ovarian Cancer

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[29/02/2012] Ovarian cancer is a major cause of death worldwide. Approximately 25,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year and 15,000 women will die from it in the United States alone. The novel anti-cancer drug diindolylmethane (DIM) has been shown in laboratory to inhibit the growth of ovarian cancer cells.DIMming Cancer Growth: Diindolylmethane Suppresses Ovarian Cancer - Read more

Target Causes of Everyday MS Symptoms

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[22/02/2012] Annoying, frustrating symptoms like difficulty hearing or remembering things can complicate everyday living for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, but most research to date has focused on the disease's less frequent but more debilitating consequences.Target Causes of Everyday MS Symptoms - Read more

“Very Promising” Treatment for Huntington Disease

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[20/02/2012] Researchers at the University of Alberta (U of A) have discovered a promising new therapy for Huntington disease that restores lost motor skills and may delay or stop the progression of the disease based on lab model tests, says the lead researcher.“Very Promising” Treatment for Huntington Disease - 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

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

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

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

Epilepsy in Children with ASD is Photosensitive

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[14/12/2011] Epilepsy is common in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). A new study indicates their epilepsy is surprisingly photosensitive as well. Epilepsy in Children with ASD is Photosensitive - 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

Prevention of Bedsores in Long-Term Care Homes Cost-Effective

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[02/11/2011] Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that low-tech, inexpensive interventions for bedsores could improve health for long-term care residents and reduce health-care costs for the facilities that house them.Prevention of Bedsores in Long-Term Care Homes Cost-Effective - 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

Robotic device: Recovery of the Hand Functions of Stroke Patients

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[22/08/2011] Scientists have developed a hand robotic training device to recover the hand functions of stroke patients. Robotic device: Recovery of the Hand Functions of Stroke Patients - Read more

New Evidence: Benefits of Home Dialysis for Kidney Patients

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[29/06/2011] Cells that help protect blood vessels work better in patients who undergo dialysis at home during the night than those who undergo standard daytime dialysis in a hospital, according to the nephrologist Darren Yuen.New Evidence: Benefits of Home Dialysis for Kidney Patients - Read more

Music and Drama Therapy for Parkinson's Patients

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[24/06/2011] A jam session twice a month: This is no ordinary jam band; all its members have Parkinson's disease. A diverse group of men and women, ranging in age and ethnicity, gather in a circle with instruments in hand and sing together. Music and Drama Therapy for Parkinson's Patients - Read more

Depression: Group Therapy Helps MS Sufferers

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[17/06/2011] Offering Multiple Sclerosis sufferers emotional support through group therapy sessions could improve their quality of life and save the NHS almost £500 per patient, a study at The University of Nottingham has discovered.Depression: Group Therapy Helps MS Sufferers - 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

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

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

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

Tourette Syndrome: Non-Drug Therapy to Reduce Tics

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[18/04/2011] The use of cognitive-behavioural therapy to treat tics in Tourette syndrome may be as effective as and even superior to medication in certain cases, says a new study by researchers from the Lafontaine Hospital. Tourette Syndrome: Non-Drug Therapy to Reduce Tics - 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

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

Prevalence and Severity of Bipolar Disorder Worldwide

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[14/03/2011] Despite international variation in prevalence rates of bipolar spectrum disorder, the severity and associated disorders are similar and treatment needs are often unmet, especially in low-income countries, according to a report.Prevalence and Severity of Bipolar Disorder Worldwide - 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

Infected Prosthetic Knees Cause Problems

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[13/12/2010] The number of people that undergo an operation to have a prosthetic knee joint is increasing. One reason is that the population is getting older, another is that people are also getting heavier, which is a factor in the development of osteoarthritis. The number of knee replacement operations has increased by 9 per cent a year in recent years. Infected Prosthetic Knees Cause Problems - Read more

Study: Possibility of Reversing Damage Caused by MS

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[13/12/2010] 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.Study: Possibility of Reversing Damage Caused by MS - Read more

Discussion on Controversial 'Ashley' Procedure for Children

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[08/12/2010] Should parents be able to use medical means to restrict the growth of profoundly disabled children to make them easier to care for at home? A working group convened to discuss the ethical and policy considerations of "growth attenuation".Discussion on Controversial 'Ashley' Procedure for Children - 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

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

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

Weight Decrease after Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery

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[04/08/2010] A study has found that patients often exhibit a significant decrease in weight and body mass index (BMI) after undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery (arthroplasty).Weight Decrease after Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery - 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

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

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

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

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

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

Modified Home Video Game May Improve Hand Function

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[07/04/2010] Engineers have modified a popular home video game system to help teenagers with cerebral palsy improve hand functions. In a pilot trial the system improved the teens' abilities to perform a range of daily personal and household activities.Modified Home Video Game May Improve Hand Function - Read more

Magic Tricks to Treat Children with Locomotor Disabilities

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[31/03/2010] New approach bridges the worlds of behavior and science to help kids with paralysis and motor dysfunction improve their physical skills and inner confidence – using a trick up her sleeve called "magic."Magic Tricks to Treat Children with Locomotor Disabilities - Read more

Knee Replacement in Elderly Improves Balance

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[24/03/2010] Total knee replacement successfully relieves pain and improves function in patients with advanced knee arthritis, according to a study. The surgery also significantly improves dynamic balance among elderly patients.Knee Replacement in Elderly Improves Balance - 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

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

Autistic Mannerisms Reduced by Sensory Treatment

[28/04/2008] A new study found that children with autistic spectrum disorders who underwent sensory integration therapy exhibited fewer autistic mannerisms compared to children who received standard treatments. Autistic Mannerisms Reduced by Sensory Treatment - Read more

MS Patients Without Treatment

[11/04/2007] Many US multiple sclerosis patients are not receiving the latest drug therapies. These could slow the progress of the disease, but are only prescribed in a minority of cases.MS Patients Without Treatment - Read more

Drug Treatment effective for Mice with Symptoms of Down's Syndrome

[26/02/2007] Researchers at Stanford University in California have proved that a once-a-day, short-term treatment with a drug compound called pentylenetetrazole, or PTZ, improved learning and memory in mice with Down's syndrome symptoms.Drug Treatment effective for Mice with Symptoms of Down's Syndrome - Read more

Acupuncture Relieves Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

[02/09/2005] Fibromyalgia patients treated with six sessions of acupuncture experienced significant symptomatic improvement compared to a group given simulated acupuncture sessions.Acupuncture Relieves Symptoms of Fibromyalgia - Read more