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(NPR) May 12, 2010
Researchers reporting in the Journal of The American Geriatrics Society followed 1,221 married couples for 12 years and found that spouses were six times more likely to develop dementia themselves.
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(Reuters) May 12, 2010
Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say they will investigate a gene test set to go on sale at pharmacy chain Walgreen's that is designed to help people assess their risk for inherited diseases.
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(HealthScout) May 10, 2010
Though some research suggests that consuming one to two alcoholic drinks per day could carry some health benefits, a new study suggests that this habit may put older adults at risk.
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(Medical News Today) April 29, 2010
An Alzheimer's vaccine called AD02 has proceeded to Phase II clinical trials, experts say.
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(HealthScout) April 21, 2010
According to a new study, people who a type of heart rhythm problem known as atrial fibrillation are more likely to develop dementia problems such as Alzheimer's disease.
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(UPI) April 21, 2010
Lean body mass--or the weight of your bones, muscles, and organs but not your body fat--may help predict Alzheimer's disease.
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(Reuters) April 21, 2010
A gene linked to obesity also increases the carriers' risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found.
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(Telegraph) April 20, 2010
The oil appears to suppress genes that cause inflammation--a condition that can increase the risk for obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and heart disease.
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(HealthScout) April 19, 2010
Pseudobublar affect causes involuntary crying or laughing in patients with some neurological conditions, and it can greatly impact patients' quality of life.
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(NPR) April 15, 2010
Experts say this means that visiting with an Alzheimer's patient, telling them a joke, or doing something pleasant can have lasting effects.
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(HealthFinder) April 8, 2010
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found that antipsychotics may double the risk of potentially deadly pneumonia in people over age 65.
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(Sydney Morning Herald) March 31, 2010
Eldercare experts in Australia have found that gardens and vintage objects can help soothe stress in Alzheimer's patients.
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(HealthScout) March 24, 2010
A new study suggests doctors should pay close attention when people begin showing signs of mild cognitive impairment.
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(Los Angeles Times) March 22, 2010
One expert answers common questions about how the bill will work, including information on who will be covered, how the changes will affect Medicare, and who will pay for these changes.
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(CNN) March 21, 2010
Members of Congress passed the legislation by a measure of 219-212, with 34 Democrats and all Republicans voting against the bill.
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(CNN) March 21, 2010
If the compromise bill currently under consideration in the House passes, experts say Americans will notice some immediate changes to their health care, while others won't be felt for years.
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(HealthScout) March 18, 2010
Many patients diagnosed with early Alzheimer's continue to drive, but experts say that the risk of getting lost--even on familiar streets--is significant.
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(Reuters) March 11, 2010
According to a new study, people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease have a higher risk of developing melanoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer.
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(HealthScout) March 10, 2010
Having a purpose in life may help ward off Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
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(HealthScout) February 25, 2010
Data collected over 13 years on 2,929 people suggests that people who were hospitalized for non-critical illnesses were 40 percent more likely to develop dementia than those who were not hospitalized.
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(CBS News) February 24, 2010
High levels of damaged tau proteins may help doctors predict Alzheimer's disease in healthy adults.
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(Press Association) February 23, 2010
Diabetics who are under a lot of stress are more at risk for mental decline as they age, researchers have found.
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(HealthScout) February 22, 2010
Taking a long nap in the afternoon appears to prepare the brain to remember things, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) February 11, 2010
According to new research, high blood pressure may predict dementia in seniors who have problems organizing their thoughts and making decisions.
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(HealthScout) February 10, 2010
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet rich in foods such as nuts, olive oil, fish, and fruit can not only protect against heart disease, but it can also help protect the aging brain from damage that causes cognitive decline.
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(UPI) February 3, 2010
Many elderly women with cognitive impairment are being given mammograms unnecessarily, a new study has found--particularly if they are married and have a net worth of more than $100,000.
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(Reuters) February 3, 2010
British researchers say that dementia costs the country 37 billion dollars per year--more than cancer and heart disease combined.
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(HealthScout) January 25, 2010
Congressional Democrats' plans to reform the U.S. health care system are uncertain in the wake of a Massachusetts election that delivered the seat long held by the late Senator Edward Kennedy to a Republican.
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(Psychology Today) January 20, 2010
According to mental health expert Dr. Dan Tobin, knowing how to tackle eight basic activities can help ease a caregivers stress.
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(Medical News Today) January 19, 2010
Studies suggest that singing is beneficial for physical health, including for people with Alzheimer's, asthma, and COPD, as well as for mental health, such as depression and anxiety.
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(HealthScout) January 15, 2010
In mice, even small amount of amyloid plaques affected olfactory sense.
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(HealthScout) January 15, 2010
Study found husbands more vulnerable than wives, black men affected most of all.
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(HealthScout) January 14, 2010
Blood pressure medications in the class known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors appear to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, researchers say.
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(HealthScout) January 14, 2010
Powerful antipsychotic medications are still given to residents of U.S. nursing homes to control problem behaviors, two studies have found, despite government attempts to curb the practice and evidence that it may harm these patients' physical health.
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(Medical News Today) January 14, 2010
A new study claims that diabetes may triple the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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(Health Scout) January 6, 2010
Scientists say that people who have Alzheimer's disease are less likely to get cancer, and those who have cancer are less likely to develop Alzheimer's.
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(Wall Street Journal) January 6, 2010
Wockhardt will sell memantine--the generic name of the drug--in 5 milligram and 10 mg doses.
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(NPR) December 24, 2009
After more than three weeks of debate and compromise, Senate Democrats secured enough votes to pass a sweeping bill aimed at reforming the U.S. health system.
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(BBC News) December 16, 2009
A hormone that helps signal fullness after eating appears to be linked to the development of Alzheimer's, researchers say.
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(FDA.gov) December 16, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of the Alzheimer's medication Aricept for use in patients who have dementia.
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(National Institutes of Health) December 14, 2009
Experts at the National Institutes of Health offer this list of healthy, low-cost gifts that everyone on your list will enjoy.
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(NPR) December 10, 2009
Most study participants said that caregiving was not a hardship, but they did report that they often felt isolated.
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(Caring.com) December 2, 2009
In this article from caring.com, one expert lists eight situations that caregivers are bound to face while tending to an aging relative.
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(Reuters) December 2, 2009
Bayer has started enrolling participants in a Phase 3 clinical trial to determine the safety and effectiveness of a test that may help spot early-onset Alzheimer's.
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(Yahoo! Health) November 23, 2009
According to a new study, seniors who eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables and have good cognitive abilities have less of a chance of dying from heart disease than those who eat a less healthful diet and who have poorer cognitive functions.
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(Los Angeles Times) November 22, 2009
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act forbids employers and health insurance companies from making employment, coverage, and rate decisions based on a person's genetic makeup.
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(Reflector.com) November 15, 2009
According to a new study, U.S. Baby Boomers are likely to enter their 60s with more physical disabilities than previous generations, and this could place an enormous burden on the American healthcare system.
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(U.S. News and World Report) November 15, 2009
An analysis by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has found that monthly premiums will rise an average 11 percent, though the premium changes vary widely by which plan seniors select.
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(Yahoo! Health) November 15, 2009
Drugmakers say the current FDA guidelines requiring both benefits and risks of drugs on ads hampers advertising on the Internet given the space constraints for ads on Web pages.
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(Ivanhoe) November 17, 2009
A closer look at H1N1 cases in California
suggests the virus shows no discrimination based on age when it
comes to hospitalizations and deaths.
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(UPI) November 11, 2009
Experts say that patients have started expecting their doctors to help them make decisions about their care based on the cost of treatment.
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(Kaiser Health News) November 11, 2009
According to an investigative report, many nursing home residents in Illinois and possibly other states are being put on dangerous psychotropic drugs without their consent.
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(U.S. News and World Report) November 11, 2009
Elderly people who have muscle weakness are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, one new study suggests.
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(Yahoo! News) November 10, 2009
Scientists working with mice have found that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from a young age may help prevent Alzheimer's disease.
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(New York Times) November 8, 2009
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark healthcare reform after a 14-hour day of debate, with only one Republican backing the measure along with 219 Democrats.
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(HealthScout) November 5, 2009
According to new research, people who have a parent with Alzheimer's disease have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, arterial disease, and markers of inflammation than people who do not have a parent with the condition.
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(HealthScout) November 5, 2009
New research published in the journal Anesthesiology suggests that illness and surgery don't contribute to long-term cognitive decline in seniors, nor do they accelerate the development of dementia.
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(HealthScout) November 4, 2009
Middle aged children of Alzheimer's sufferers have a high risk of hypertension and other inflammatory conditions--a fact that experts say puts them at risk of dementia as well.
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(Ivanhoe) December 1, 2009
While research shows diabetes increases
the risk of Alzheimer's disease, having both conditions might
actually slow the memory loss process.
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(HealthScout) November 1, 2009
Despite "gaining" an extra hour, experts say the fall time change can still wreck havoc on your body clock.
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(Ivanhoe) December 1, 2009
Experts say it's an under-diagnosed and
under-treated problem -- vertigo most often happens when tiny
crystals in the inner ear come loose, giving the body a false sense
of movement. For people with the condition, simply turning over in
bed can throw the body's inner "gyroscope" into a spin. Two new
treatments are designed to get people with vertigo back in
balance.
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(Atlanta Journal Constitution) October 27, 2009
A controversial study suggests that diabetes may help slow memory loss in Alzheimer's patients.
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(Ivanhoe) November 17, 2009
For patients who visit the doctor with
vision complaints, Alzheimer's may be to blame. Researchers have
found clues to help ophthalmologists detect visual variant
Alzheimer's disease, a rare cause of impaired sight.
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(Reuters) October 26, 2009
A new report from Thomson Reuters has found that the U.S. healthcare system wastes up to $800 billion every year, and that proposed healthcare reform measures could be paid for by eliminating these wasteful practices.
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(HealthScout) October 21, 2009
People are flocking to buy at-home genetic testing kits that claim to test for such genetic factors as a person's Alzheimer's risk or a baby's true paternity. But how accurate are these tests, and are they worth their cost?
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(UPI) October 21, 2009
The compound--called oleocanthal--blocks toxic proteins that damage brain cells and lead to memory loss.
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(HealthScout) October 21, 2009
A new nursing home study is prompting discussion about the terminal nature of dementia, and some experts say that doctors need to be more honest with caregivers about the benefits of medical intervention.
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(HealthScout) October 20, 2009
According to a new study, hospitals that have received performance awards from the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) quality improvement program have a better record at saving heart attack and heart failure patients' lives than hospitals that have not received these awards.
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(Reuters) October 18, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says consumers should be aware that there are many fake H1N1 flu remedies available online, including fake "Tamiflu" pills.
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(Ivanhoe) December 1, 2009
Rotator cuff injuries don't just happen to
major league baseball players -- they send 5 million people to the
doctor every year, and the risk of injury increases as we age.
There's a new procedure that aims to relieve pain and restore
movement by changing the way the shoulder works.
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(Ivanhoe) October 19, 2009
Scientists prevented age-related changes
in the hearts of mice and preserved heart function by suppressing a
form of the PI3K gene, according to a new study.
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(USA Today) October 8, 2009
A high dose vitamin D supplement may help prevent seniors from taking falls, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) October 7, 2009
The good news is that experts have some good ideas about who is most at risk for Alzheimer's disease, and early treatment may help slow the disease progress, but that's where the ease ends, experts say.
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(Reuters) September 30, 2009
Experts say this study is another in the long line of consequences from chronic sleep deprivation.
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(Reuters) September 29, 2009
Five Democrats voted with all of the panel's Republicans in opposing the inclusion of the government-run option in the bill in what is expected to be the first of several battles in Congress over the public option.
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(U.S. News and World Report) September 27, 2009
Experts say many patients can benefit from the supervised care and chance to try a new medication.
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(CNN) September 27, 2009
Should you clean your plate, avoid reading in the dark, and sit up straight? Some experts say no.
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(HealthDay News) September 24, 2009
Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued a warning that a type of personal emergency response button worn around the neck poses a choking hazard.
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(BBC News) September 23, 2009
Experts say caretakers and doctors should be aware that money problems may foreshadow a move from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease.
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(Ivanhoe) October 12, 2009
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(Health.com) September 21, 2009
Everyone experiences pain and other symptoms at some point, but how can you tell if what you're feeling is "normal," or if it signals some more serious medical condition?
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(HealthScout) September 16, 2009
Finding might help predict who's susceptible to the disease, study says.
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(USA Today) September 16, 2009
Experts say many Alzheimer's patients are taking up artistic hobbies such as painting, photography, or music appreciation in an effort to be able to better express their feelings about the disease.
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(Ivanhoe) October 12, 2009
A new study by the University of East
Anglia (UEA) suggests computers are better at lip-reading than
humans.
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(Ivanhoe) October 8, 2009
Swine Flu is quickly spreading across the
nation. Experts urge an aggressive vaccination program to prevent
the outbreak's peak expected this fall.
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(HealthScout) September 9, 2009
Researchers say the genes may be involved in the clearance of amyloid plaques.
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(BBC News) September 9, 2009
Common infections in the chest, stomach, and urinary tract may double the speed of memory decline, a new study has found
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(HealthScout) September 9, 2009
A cancer drug may be able to restore day-to-day memories in patients who suffer from Alzheimer's, researchers say.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
The belief that healthy older brains are
substantially smaller than healthy younger brains may stem from
studies that failed to screen out people whose undetected, slowly
developing brain disease was killing off cells in key areas,
according to new research. As a result, previous findings may have
overestimated atrophy and underestimated normal size for the older
brain.
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(Ivanhoe) September 14, 2009
Elderly patients with multiple risk
factors for stroke benefit most from warfarin therapy for atrial
fibrillation – the most common type of heart rhythm disorder,
according to a new study.
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(Medical News Today) September 2, 2009
According to one non-profit organization, there are seven secrets to being a successful caregiver.
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(Daily Mail) September 2, 2009
Most adult children realize that caring for a parent with dementia will be difficult, but some say that the stress brought on by siblings can be the hardest to manage.
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(Independent) August 26, 2009
Irish researchers have received a grant from the European Union to study the possible link between nanoparticles found in sunscreen to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
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(HealthScout) August 26, 2009
Detection could help slow down the disease, study says.
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(Ivanhoe) September 7, 2009
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(The Associated Press) August 19, 2009
A new study has found that offering end-of-life counseling to patients who are dying improves their mood and their quality-of-life.
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(United Press International) August 19, 2009
The polyphenols that may help prevent Alzheimer's disease work best if they're ingested daily, a new study has found.
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(Ivanhoe) August 28, 2009
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(AJC.com) August 17, 2009
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services say most Medicare drug plan recipients will see a slight increase their drug plan premiums in 2010.
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(HealthScout) August 17, 2009
The FDA has detailed its guidelines for the use of so-called "investigational" drugs in the hopes that more people who might benefit from not-yet-approved medications can gain access to them.
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(NPR) August 17, 2009
A new Web site called Patient Central is trying to help people choose their doctor by giving patients surveys about their experiences with physicians and then posting the results.
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(Los Angeles Times) August 17, 2009
Inflammation has already been linked to a number of conditions, but scientists are finding more ways it contributes to chronic disease.
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(Ivanhoe) December 1, 2009
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(Library of Congress) August 13, 2009
H.R. 3200--the Obama administration's hotly contested healthcare reform bill--is available in its entirety as a free download from the Library of Congress Web site.
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(USA Today) August 13, 2009
Dr. Bernadine Healy gives four things that you and your representatives in Washington should know about the healthcare reform bill known as H.R. 3200.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
Elderly people who ate lots of fruits,
vegetables, legumes, cereal and fish and generally avoided red meat
and poultry and who were physically active had a lower risk of
Alzheimer disease, according to a new study. In a second study,
adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with slower
cognitive decline, but was not associated with a decreased risk of
dementia.
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(Times of India) August 12, 2009
Researchers say that seniors who are exposed to several hours of oxygen therapy after surgery may experience an onset or worsening of dementia.
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(HealthScout) August 12, 2009
Older adults who ate healthy and remained active were protected, study finds.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Reuters) August 10, 2009
The White House considers healthcare reform to be vital to a U.S. economic recovery and wants the legislation approved by the end of the year.
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(Ivanhoe) August 17, 2009
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(Ivanhoe) August 12, 2009
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(San Francisco Chronicle) August 4, 2009
A new study has found that having borderline to moderately high cholesterol at midlife could significantly increase a person's risk of developing dementia later in life.
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(HealthScout) August 3, 2009
Experts say building muscle strength in seniors may help them stave off disability longer.
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(Wall Street Journal) August 1, 2009
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a sweeping bill designed to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, clearing the way for a vote by the full House in the fall.
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(Ivanhoe) September 18, 2009
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(Medical News Today) July 29, 2009
A new study suggests that the immune system response that is triggered by amyloid plaques in the brain of Alzheimer's patients may be a case of "mistaken identity" by the body.
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(HealthScout) July 29, 2009
According to new research, exposure to herbicides such as Agent Orange that were sprayed by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War appears to have put veterans at increased risk for heart disease and Parkinson's disease.
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(Wall Street Journal) July 27, 2009
Perhaps a better title for this post would be "Foley Times Three" because instead of having one Foley for two or three weeks, I had three!
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(NPR) July 27, 2009
Statistics show that the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a lobbying group that represents 32 brandname drug companies, and its member companies have spent $40 million lobbying Congress as the lawmakers work to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
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(Ivanhoe) July 30, 2009
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(CNN) July 23, 2009
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says there will be no vote on healthcare reform before Congress takes its August break, a move that would go against President Obama's announced timetable for its vote.
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(Medical News Today) July 22, 2009
Caregivers who report being very close to their Alzheimer's patient may be helping to slow the disease, researchers say.
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(Ivanhoe) July 30, 2009
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(Ivanhoe) July 27, 2009
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(Ivanhoe) July 24, 2009
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(Reuters) July 16, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging approval for healthcare overhaul legislation currently moving through committees in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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(Ivanhoe) July 21, 2009
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(Forbes) July 15, 2009
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives want to define health care as a right and a responsibility for all Americans.
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(Reuters) July 15, 2009
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(Reuters) July 15, 2009
Researchers say the drug boosts amyloid plaques in mice, but appears to delay thinking problems in humans.
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(Wall Street Journal) July 15, 2009
Dr. Regina Benjamin, President Obama's choice for Surgeon General, puts the face of primary care at the forefront of the Obama administration's healthcare reform efforts, experts say.
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(Ivanhoe) July 17, 2009
The number of Alzheimer's and Dementia
patients over 90 years old is growing at a rapid pace, affecting
both our oldest generation and their family's finances.
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(Ivanhoe) July 20, 2009
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(Ivanhoe) July 15, 2009
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(CNN Money) July 12, 2009
Unemployment rates are climbing and medical bills are mounting, forcing many American to pay their medical bills with credit cards.
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(HealthScout) July 10, 2009
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, women are the most at risk for accidents involving these assist devices.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) July 28, 2009
That morning cup of joe may help reverse
memory loss in Alzheimer's patients.
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(CBS News) July 7, 2009
In two new animal studies, researchers found that coffee improved mice memory and that caffeine may lower brain inflammation.
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(United Press International) July 6, 2009
Nitrates can be found in fertilizers, and in cured meats and cheeses.
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(Ivanhoe) July 21, 2009
Drinking coffee may offer your body more
than extra energy in the mornings. New studies suggest caffeine may
prevent and reverse memory loss for Alzheimer's patients.
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(Yahoo! News) July 5, 2009
White House officials say seven years is long enough for biologic medications to have patent protection from less expensive generic rivals.
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(ABC News) July 1, 2009
Four Alzheimer's caregivers share their stories and tips in this roundtable discussion from ABC News.
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(HealthScout) July 1, 2009
Fluctuating hormone levels make women more vulnerable to ADHD, Alzheimer's, and schizophrenia at certain times of life.
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(Reuters) July 1, 2009
An Institute of Medicine (IOM) committee is urging the U.S. government to fund studies to compare treatment options for ADHD, Alzheimer's disease, and other conditions.
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(HealthScout) July 1, 2009
Patients who take a cholesterol-lowing statin may be protected against Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found.
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(CNN) June 29, 2009
The average total wait time in an emergency room in the United States is four hours and three minutes, but experts say there are ways you can cut down your wait.
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(Ivanhoe) July 9, 2009
Less frequent participation in social
activity among older adults is associated with a more rapid rate of
motor function decline, according to a recent report.
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(BBC News) June 25, 2009
The molecule nitric oxide, which controls blood pressure and a man's ability to have an erection, may also hold a key for treating Alzheimer's disease, chronic pain, and migraine.
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(Ivanhoe) July 10, 2009
Regular bone mineral density monitoring in
postmenopausal women may be unnecessary and potentially
misleading.
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(ABC News) June 24, 2009
Patients are full of complaints about their doctors, but many doctors feel the same way about some of their patients.
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(The New York Times) June 24, 2009
Many Alzheimer's patients begin to experience fear, restlessness, and agitation at night--just when their caregivers are ready to go to sleep
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(San Marcos Record) June 24, 2009
Experts are urging caregivers and the elderly to be particularly careful about managing their health during the summer months.
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(HealthScout) June 23, 2009
According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results.
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(Telegraph) June 17, 2009
Seniors who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as well as depression may be more likely to develop Alzheimer's, a study has found.
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(Ivanhoe) June 25, 2009
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(Ivanhoe) June 24, 2009
Research shows that the popular
Alzheimer's drug Donepezil may delay the progression to Alzheimer's
disease in depressed people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
MCI is described as that period between normal aging and
Alzheimer's.
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(HealthScout) June 15, 2009
According to a new study, many women appear to lack the resources or time to participate in a clinical trial.
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(HealthDay News) June 12, 2009
Flushing expired or unused prescription medications may seem like a safe and easy way to dispose of them, but health experts say this practice harms the environment.
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(United Press International) June 12, 2009
In a recent study, British researchers found that only half of the people asked where their heart was could identity where it was located.
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(ABC News) June 10, 2009
Experts say the test is a "powerful and valid" diagnostic tool.
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(HealthScout) June 10, 2009
Experts say that seniors should look for drugs that don't contain benadryl.
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(Ivanhoe) June 19, 2009
Want to stay sharp as you age? Start
making friends, quit smoking and start working out.
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(Health) June 8, 2009
Some experts say the study may even be underestimating the burden that medical bills put on American families, since many people struggle along without declaring bankruptcy.
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(CNN) June 8, 2009
A health reporter gives fives ways you can know if a medical discount or insurance plan is a scam.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(BBC News) June 3, 2009
The key ingredient in curries--curcumin--is a component of the spice turmeric, which has been shown to help prevent the formation of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain that may cause Alzheimer's.
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(Time) June 3, 2009
Experts say that videos help make the reality of diseases and treatment decisions easier for people to understand.
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(HealthDay News) June 1, 2009
Scientists say they've found a way to transform skin cells into stem cells, an advance that could accelerate the field of regenerative medicine.
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(Ivanhoe) June 15, 2009
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(CNN) May 28, 2009
Who has the right to make decisions about a child's medical needs--the parents, the doctors, or the courts?
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(Medical News Today) May 28, 2009
Drugs that are prescribed for Alzheimer's disease, such as Aricept and Exelon, may cause more heart trouble than previously believed, a Canadian study suggests.
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(Health Scout) May 27, 2009
Study shows the plaques in non-human primates differ from those in humans.
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(Ivanhoe) June 9, 2009
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(BBC News) May 20, 2009
People who postpone retirement and continue to work may be helping to ward off dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
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(Ivanhoe) May 29, 2009
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(HealthScout) May 12, 2009
Older adults who are able to read, understand, and use health and medical information are happier, new research suggests.
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(United Press International) May 11, 2009
According to a new government report, women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression, three times more likely to attempt suicide, and two to three times more likely to experience anxiety disorders than men.
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(New York Times) May 6, 2009
People in the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease already show signs of being unable to distinguish important from less important information, researchers say.
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(Telegraph) May 6, 2009
Delirium caused by a fever or accident may kick-start or accelerate Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found.
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(HealthFinder) May 6, 2009
A new report published the the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that over the next 20 years, aging Baby Boomers are expected to cause large increases in the number of U.S. adults with disabilities.
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(HealthScout) May 3, 2009
According to a new poll, more than half of U.S. adults surveyed believe the federal agency is falling behind in safeguarding food, drugs.
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(The Associated Press) April 26, 2009
Canada became the third country to confirm human cases of swine flu Sunday as other nations considered wider measures to curb the spread of the virus.
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(Christian Science Monitor) April 26, 2009
Officials in the Obama administration are seeking to reassure an edgy public about a potential swine flu outbreak, stressing the need for patience and preparedness, not panic.
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(Huffington Post) April 26, 2009
Reporter Ben Sherwood offers this list of three ways you can protect yourself from the swine flu virus.
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(Science Daily) April 23, 2009
Scientists may have found a way to target specific receptors in the brain so that drugs may better treat the cognitive and motor problems related to schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.
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(HealthScout) April 23, 2009
Contrary to prior research, a new study has found that older people taking NSAIDs actually are more likely to suffer mental decline than people who don't take the drugs.
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(HealthScout) April 22, 2009
A study of more than 400 Alzheimer's patients found that newer antipsychotic drugs caused weight gain and lowered good cholesterol in patients.
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(Ivanhoe) December 1, 2009
Two
million people visit the doctor every year because of pain from
ankle arthritis or fractures. For some, ankle fusion was the only
option to ease the pain, but it made the ankle stiff. A
personalized ankle replacement could be the answer for those who
want to put some spring back in their step.
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(Ivanhoe) April 23, 2009
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(CNN) April 15, 2009
In this article, a health reporter talks to experts about foods that help such areas as your skin, hair, eyesight, bones, brain, and heart.
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(The New York Times) April 14, 2009
Being hospitalized even once for a severe hypoglycemia episode can up dementia risk dramatically.
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(BBC News) April 14, 2009
CPHPC removes a protein thought to play a key role in the disease.
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(HealthScout) April 14, 2009
Finding could lead to new target for disease therapy, researchers say.
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(New York Times) April 13, 2009
In a step that critics have long requested, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin checking the safety of some of the riskiest medical devices.
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(Reuters) April 1, 2009
The study of 686 patients found that those who were unable to stand on one leg for five seconds or more had significantly greater decline in memory and thinking during the next two years.
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(BBC News) March 31, 2009
Cambridge researchers say that raising the age at which people leave school has improved the mental ability of Britons.
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(Ivanhoe) April 22, 2009
U.S. researchers may have found a new way
to mend hearts damaged by a heart attack.
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(Kroger.com) March 30, 2009
The recalled products may be contaminated with salmonella, Kroger officials say.
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(CNN) March 29, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about how you can navigate the "minefield" of choosing a private health plan.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Actions as simple as the way health-care
workers remove their soiled gloves and gowns can make a huge
difference when it comes to reducing rates of MRSA
(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), a drug-resistant
superbug that plagues hospitals around the country.
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(HealthScout) March 26, 2009
Experts urge greater investment in research to stem 'crippling' expenses
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(HealthScout) March 24, 2009
A study by the U.S. National Cancer Institute has found that eating a diet high in red meat could increase the risk of dying from heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, stomach ulcers, and other diseases.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
It may be a more invasive surgery, but new
research shows heart bypass surgery leads to longer lives than
angioplasty for specific groups of patients.
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(CNN) March 19, 2009
A recent study by Consumer Reports has found that 28 percent of Americans have taken dangerous steps to cut the cost of their prescription medications.
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(HealthScout) March 19, 2009
Survey shows they suffer consequences of delaying doctor visits, filling prescriptions.
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(HealthScout) March 18, 2009
In the wake of the sudden death Wednesday of actress Natasha Richardson, reports that she suffered critical brain damage after a seemingly minor fall on a Canadian ski slope on Tuesday have many people wondering how this could happen.
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(BBC) March 18, 2009
A mental health organization in Great Britain has started using a specially developed GPS (global positioning system) to help keep track of patients with dementia.
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(Daily Mail) March 18, 2009
A new test which measures amyloid beta protein and tau protein in spinal fluid can determine the risk of Alzheimer's disease before dementia symptoms appear, U.S. scientists say.
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(Ivanhoe) March 30, 2009
Interventional radiologists are revealing
new information about the use of drug-eluting stents used to treat
critical limb ischemia in peripheral arterial disease or PAD
patients. In a new study, researchers concluded the stents can
lessen the rate of repeat procedures.
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(Ivanhoe) July 3, 2009
Four-million Americans
have glaucoma. It's the second leading cause of blindness. Only
half of those who have it are being treated. Until now, the only
answer was invasive surgery, but a new procedure eliminates the
need for a scalpel and shortens recovery time.
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(Ivanhoe) June 4, 2009
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(HealthScout) March 11, 2009
The Supreme Court made the ruling based on a case involving a Vermont musician who lost her arm to an anti-nausea drug.
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(WKOWTV.com) March 11, 2009
Doctors say negative online reviews of their services can ruin their reputations, but consumer advocates say patients have a right to post reviews on their care.
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(Ivanhoe) March 16, 2009
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(HealthDay) January 6, 2010
Eating oily fish may not help prevent dementia in old age, say U.K. researchers who studied data from a trial of more than 800 older people.
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(CNN) March 10, 2009
According to experts, people lie to their doctors for a number of reasons, but keeping secrets from your doctor can endanger your health.
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(Telegraph) March 3, 2009
Oxford researchers say that milk is one of the best sources of vitamin B12--a vitamin that may help protect against brain shrinkage.
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(Ivanhoe) March 11, 2009
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(Ivanhoe) December 1, 2009
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(Telegraph) February 25, 2009
A new study suggests that listening to much-loved music may help Alzheimer's patients form a resistance to the disease.
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(HealthDay News) February 23, 2009
In a recent meeting with governors at the White House, President Barack Obama said his administration intends to distribute $15 billion within two days to help with states' Medicaid payments to the poor.
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(CNN) February 23, 2009
A reporter talks to experts about the best ways to deal with emergency medical personnel so that you and your symptoms are taken seriously.
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(Ivanhoe) May 26, 2009
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(HealthScout) February 19, 2009
Linkage between the two might be genetic, researchers say.
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(Telegraph) February 18, 2009
Sewing, pottery, and other crafts that exercise the brain have a protective effect on memory, a new study has found.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(CNN) February 8, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about the top three mistakes people can make with their health insurance during these uncertain economic times.
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(New York Times) February 8, 2009
Experts say there are ways people can save money on prescriptions during these hard economic times, including comparing retail outlets and talking to their doctors about less expensive options.
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(CBS News) February 3, 2009
People diagnosed with diabetes before the age of 65 are more than twice as likely to develop dementia in old age, a new study has found.
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(Reuters UK) February 1, 2009
The economic stimulus plan currently being debated in Washington would pour millions of dollars into healthcare, experts say.
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(New York Times) January 27, 2009
A European study suggests that drinking coffee may protect you from Alzheimer's disease later in life.
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(New York Times) January 25, 2009
As people cut healthcare spending to make their monthly bills, experts say there are some health-related expenses that you can't afford to skip.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
An active social life and having a handle
on stress could decrease your chance of developing dementia.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Although the treatment of heart failure
has improved over the past 20 years, new research suggests
treatments may differ depending on both the patient and the
doctors' gender.
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(HealthDay News) January 21, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to healthcare providers and consumers about serious and life-threatening risks associated with improper use of prescription and over-the-counter topical anesthetics.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 21, 2009
A surgical safety checklist can reduce the
rate of complications and even death by more than one third a new
study shows.
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(Ivanhoe) January 21, 2009
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(New York Times) January 18, 2009
The 19-item checklist includes such basic steps as having the doctors and nurses introduce themselves, ensuring that adequate blood is on hand, and making certain that all equipment needed is present.
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(Los Angeles Times) January 17, 2009
This article contains a list of the products voluntarily recalled by the Kellogg Co. because they could be contaminated with salmonella from a Georgia peanut processing facility.
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(HealthDay News) January 17, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers to avoid eating all products that contain peanut butter or peanut butter paste, except for jarred peanut butter.
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(Ivanhoe) January 21, 2009
disagreed with making tamsulosin
available over the counter. Most (roughly 73 percent) are concerned
about patients misdiagnosing themselves.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Chilly weather may give you more than just
the shivers. New research suggests it may be responsible for
increased blood pressure in a certain demographic.
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(HealthDay News) January 15, 2009
Researchers at Vanderbilt School of Medicine have found that newer antipsychotic drugs such as Seroquel and Zyprexa appear to increase users' risk of sudden death due to cardiac arrest.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Trouble reading may be
pointing to more than aging eyes. New research suggests it could
mean you have glaucoma.
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(Reuters UK) January 14, 2009
The move, which has been opposed by pharmaceutical industry critics, allows drugmakers to distribute medical journal articles that describe unapproved uses for drugs.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
Research shows that those with Peripheral
arterial disease (PAD) can better their walking performance,
endurance, and quality of life through supervised treadmill
exercise.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Research shows that the use of
antidepressants on patients with fibromyalgia, a disease defined by
chronic pain, tenderness, fatigue, and sleep difficulties, can
reduce pain, sleep disturbances, and improve the depressed
mood.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(BBC) January 13, 2009
Alzheimer's patients who are prescribed antipsychotic drugs have a higher risk of death than patients who don't take the medications, a new study has found.
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(Washington Post) January 13, 2009
Physician and health and science reporter David Brown discusses how President-elect Obama's promise to reform the U.S. healthcare system is going to be more difficult than many imagine.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Scientists have discovered a genetic
defect that may help explain the cause of many neurodegenerative
disorders, including Parkinson's disease.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Veterans with post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome than
veterans without PTSD.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Atlanta Journal-Constitution) January 11, 2009
Some believe Gupta is already recognized as a spokesperson for good health, while others believe he lacks the experience or depth of knowledge of the world of public health to be an effective surgeon general.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators
(ICDs) have been shown to benefit younger heart patients and now
the same positive effects are being seen in patients older than
70.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) June 9, 2009
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
Drug eluting stents (DES) have been a
topic of debate in the cardiovascular realm. Now, new research
offers promising findings, as well as potential risks.
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(Washington Post) December 30, 2008
A new study has found that normal, age-related memory problems may be caused by rising blood sugar levels.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(CBS News) December 28, 2008
Experts say changes are coming in the way doctors treat breast cancer, obesity, Alzheimer's disease, and even wrinkled skin.
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(Ivanhoe) January 2, 2009
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Washington Post) December 23, 2008
There appears to be good news for caregivers--a new study has found that taking care of someone else may help lengthen your life.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Scientists discovered a new way to more
accurately predict the spread of breast cancer to other tissues in
the body by examining gene subnetworks.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) December 26, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Hospitals participating in a voluntary
quality improvement program for stroke treatment comply better to
national recommendations and may provide better stroke
treatment.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) December 25, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Washington Post) December 16, 2008
Many health officials fail to cite dementia as a cause of death, a new study has found.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Men may have new reason to think twice
before complaining about being nagged by a significant other.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Although heart attack kills
an equal number of men and women in the hospital, new research
shows women are twice as likely to die if hospitalized for severe
heart attack.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
New research suggests there may be one
less reason to supplement with certain vitamins.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
If you can spot a road sign three blocks
away but have trouble reading a book that's in front of your face,
you're far from alone. Researchers recently concluded more than 1
billion people worldwide suffer from presbyopia, or age-related
difficulty seeing objects nearby.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Need to cut your prescription drug costs?
You may want to visit a doctor who uses an electronic prescribing
system.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
A half-dose flu shot may be just as
effective in healthy, young people as a full dose, which could be
useful during vaccine shortages.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Several large bodies of research have come
together to form a new set of guidelines to prevent dangerous and
deadly blood clots.
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(Houston Chronicle) December 9, 2008
According to the Alzheimer's Association, holiday chaos leads to an increase in the number of patients who wander away from home.
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(BBC) December 9, 2008
Catching a cold sore could put you at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
It is widely known that early screening is
linked to prostate cancer survival, but men are less likely to be
screened unless they live with a wife or significant other.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
A newly identified protein may contribute
to the spread of breast cancer, making it a potential maker for
metastatic breast cancer.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
If you're not one of the 17 percent of
Americans who have high cholesterol, you may consider yourself
healthy overall. New research that shows some good cholesterol can
negatively affect your health may change your mind
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
The combination of genetics and glycemic
control may make some diabetics more likely to have heart
disease.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
A medication for diabetics may do more
harm than good. Doctors are concerned rosiglitazone may increase
older patients' risk of death and heart failure.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
A high blood pressure reading at the
doctor's office may not be as predictive of heart risks as a high
blood pressure reading at home.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
There may be a way to screen for both
colorectal cancer and osteoporosis at the same time.
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(United Press International) December 3, 2008
Traditionally, women have been primary caregivers both for their own elderly parents and for a husband's parents.
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(Monsters and Critics) December 3, 2008
Can fast food cause Alzheimer’s disease? A new study suggests that there may be a link.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
A lack of vitamin D can cause bone and
muscle weakness, but now researchers say it may also affect your
heart health.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
A new study looking at Medicare patients
who receive assistive heart pumps found high rates of death,
illness and prolonged hospital stays, resulting in high costs of
care.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
a
disease where nerve cells die in the brain and elsewhere. They
found the nerve cell death and progression of the disease is linked
to a build-up of toxic waste in cells. And they were surprised to
discover cell death is delayed by introducing normal blood cells
into the flies. This suggests bone marrow transplants may help
children affected by this disease and other related disorders.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
Patients suffering from both coronary
heart disease and symptoms of depression can cut their risk of
cardiovascular events by exercising.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Changes in how donor livers are allocated
to patients may be hurting women.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for
cardiovascular disease. It increases a person's risk of having a
major cardiac event in their lifetime by two to four times compared
to people without diabetes. Now researchers believe patients with
type 2 diabetes along with a genetic variation have an increased
risk for coronary artery disease (CAD).
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Previous research has linked red wine to
protection from heart disease and certain types of cancer, and a
new study details how it may protect against Alzheimer's
disease.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Not all cancer cells are created equal. By
disturbing the balance of cells within a cancerous tumor,
researchers believe they may have discovered a new weapon in the
fight against cancer.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
The negative health effects and social
impacts of alcohol abuse are well know, but moderate alcohol intake
can be beneficial.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
A surprising new discovery in how bones
grow may lead to a novel treatment of osteoporosis.
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(Ivanhoe) November 27, 2008
New knowledge about genetic activity that
happens in both yeast and humans may lead to anti-aging
medications.
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(Ivanhoe) November 28, 2008
Long-term use of an antibiotic may reduce
the frequency of exacerbations in patients with moderate to severe
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but the threat of
growing antibiotic resistance may affect those encouraging
results.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) December 1, 2008
A new model may help doctors predict the
risk of a patient's colon cancer returning and also offer insight
into the effectiveness of chemotherapy.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Washington Post) November 25, 2008
Researchers say that there are two patients in Alzheimer's care--the person who has dementia and their caregiver.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Using genetics to predict
type 2 diabetes may not be as big of a breakthrough as researchers
hoped -- at least not yet.
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(Ivanhoe) November 27, 2008
New research shows high levels of social
support can provide protection to the brain during a stroke.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
A drug meant to inhibit tumor growth may
have a dangerous side effect.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
An ointment created from a plant often
used in traditional Chinese medicine may sooth the itchy and
painful skin condition called psoriasis.
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(Ivanhoe) November 25, 2008
A new study makes the case for an illegal
drug by showcasing its potential protective effects against
Alzheimer's disease.
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(Ivanhoe) November 27, 2008
New research is helping doctors unlock the
genetic mysteries behind breast cancer, helping women discover and
treat their disease earlier.
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(Ivanhoe) November 24, 2008
Ginkgo biloba has long been touted as a
memory booster, but a new study revealed it does not affect
patients with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
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(The New York Times) November 18, 2008
The stress of caretaking can lead to depression, illness, or a feeling of being emotionally worn out.
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(Alzheimer's Foundation of America) November 18, 2008
Participating sites will provide free confidential memory screenings, as well as follow-up resources and educational materials about memory and aging.
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(Healthcentral) November 18, 2008
The sharp-witted elderly appear to have fewer protein tangles, and researchers want to know why.
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(Reuters) November 18, 2008
Researchers say that targeting the growth hormone does not appear to slow disease progression.
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(Ivanhoe) November 26, 2008
New technology is giving doctors a
dramatic look into patients' coronary arteries.
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(Ivanhoe) November 21, 2008
Having a normal body mass
index (BMI) doesn't necessarily mean you're free of dangerous body
fat. New research shows weight around your waist that may escape a
BMI test could be deadly.
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(Ivanhoe) November 18, 2008
Although it's the deadliest cancer, not
all smokers are affected by lung cancer equally. Now, doctors are
one step closer to understanding why some patients develop lung
cancer while others do not.
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(Ivanhoe) November 19, 2008
About 80 percent of cancer diagnoses occur
in the elderly, but many of their risk factors for the disease are
behavioral, a new study revealed.
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(Ivanhoe) November 19, 2008
The blood-brain barrier is a powerful
guard that lets nutrients in while keeping foreign matter out.
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(Ivanhoe) November 17, 2008
It stinks and strikes fear in the hearts
of those who work underground, but the toxic gas hydrogen sulfide
may be a lifesaver for patients with heart failure.
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(Ivanhoe) November 17, 2008
For the more than 2,000 patients who
undergo heart transplants each year, the risk of survival is better
if they receive a heart from someone of the same gender, new
research shows.
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(Ivanhoe) November 21, 2008
A new biomarker may help identify people
at greatest risk for heart failure.
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(Ivanhoe) November 13, 2008
When your doctor prescribes a medication,
you just assume it's been fully vetted by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA).
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(Ivanhoe) November 18, 2008
Calcium and vitamin D supplements do not
protect postmenopausal women from breast cancer, a new study
reveals.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
People with rheumatoid arthritis are
generally either lacking a gene needed to keep their immune system
from attacking their own body, or have a dysfunctional form of the
gene.
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(Ivanhoe) November 12, 2008
Seniors are being treated for heart
failure at alarming rates. A new study warns rates are now at
epidemic proportions.
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(Ivanhoe) November 13, 2008
With age comes wrinkles --
and for most women, battling them is a natural response. Some think
they've found their "magic in a bottle," but research shows there
may be no such thing.
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(Ivanhoe) November 11, 2008
Getting enough potassium may be even more
important than lowering sodium for maintaining a healthy blood
pressure -- especially for African Americans.
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(Ivanhoe) November 13, 2008
An estimated one-third of adults in the
United States currently take a multivitamin containing folic acid,
vitamin B6 and B12, but the supplement might not be doing any good
when it comes to cancer.
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(HealthDay) November 8, 2008
Suggestions to help you and a person with Alzheimer's cope with
extra stress
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(Ivanhoe) November 13, 2008
A common procedure could stop the
cognitive impairment often seen in patients with chronic kidney
disease.
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(Ivanhoe) November 12, 2008
Type 2 diabetics and those with any kind
of insulin resistance may have a new option for controlling blood
sugar levels.
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(Ivanhoe) November 7, 2008
The moments after a heart attack are
crucial to patient survival, but the life and death battle isn't
over for those who live through the incident.
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(Ivanhoe) November 10, 2008
Studies show the average lifespan of a
person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is between three and nine
years, but new research shows having diabetes or high blood
pressure may subtract years from that time frame.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
Fibromyalgia patients may finally have
some answers as to what causes their disease.
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(Ivanhoe) November 4, 2008
Many women may have sexual problems, but
that doesn't mean it bothers them.
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(Ivanhoe) November 3, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) November 4, 2008
Stimulating the brain could make it easier
for people to use their hands.
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(Ivanhoe) October 31, 2008
A common diabetes drug may help keep
patients from dying from one of the complications of the
disease.
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(Ivanhoe) November 7, 2008
A promising drug for treatment of
colorectal cancer may not be effective in 40 percent of patients
with the cancer, new research shows.
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(Ivanhoe) October 30, 2008
Blood transfusions bring new
life to many people, but they also bring new dangers. New research
shows when it comes to transfusions, the older the blood, the
higher the risk of infection.
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(Ivanhoe) October 29, 2008
In the U.S., it is legal for doctors to
prescribe drugs for off-label use -- prescribing it for a condition
or disease that it was not approved to treat. It is, however,
illegal for drug manufacturers to promote off-label use, but two
physician researchers say the companies are using covert techniques
to illegally promote off-label use.
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(Ivanhoe) November 4, 2008
Nicotine addiction has reached its highest
level within the last 15 years.
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(Ivanhoe) October 31, 2008
A popular epilepsy drug may soon find a
new purpose as an Alzheimer's disease treatment, thanks to new
research.
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(Ivanhoe) October 31, 2008
New cases of diabetes are on
the rise in the United States and so is the cost of treating
them.
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(Ivanhoe) November 26, 2008
The millions of Americans who take drugs
commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis could be at risk for
irregular heartbeats, which could lead to hospitalization or even
death, according to a new study.
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(Ivanhoe) November 13, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) October 30, 2008
Scientists are one step closer to
understanding how to treat and repair diseases of the nervous
system, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou
Gehrig's disease.
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(Ivanhoe) October 29, 2008
A newer procedure that targets pulmonary
veins may be more beneficial to patients with atrial fibrillation
than a more traditional approach, new research shows.
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(Ivanhoe) October 27, 2008
Erectile dysfunction gives a two- to
three-year early warning of a heart attack, but many doctors are
ignoring that link, warns a British doctor.
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(NaturalNews.com) October 24, 2008
Wake Forest University researchers say that a commonly used class of drugs may slow down mental and physical function in seniors.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
A new study suggests that people who are
exposed to blue light from the sun and have low antioxidant levels
are at greater risk for certain forms of age-related macular
degeneration (AMD).
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
Moderate exercise combined with some
weightlifting may reduce fat levels in the livers of people with
type 2 diabetes by up to 40 percent, according to a new Johns
Hopkins University study.
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(Ivanhoe) November 3, 2008
Researchers ended with mixed results in a
study designed to see if daily supplements of vitamin K1 would
protect women at risk for osteoporosis.
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(Ivanhoe) October 27, 2008
Newer drugs used to treat benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH), otherwise known as an enlarged prostate, don't
appear to raise the risk for a hip fracture.
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(Ivanhoe) October 30, 2008
Think hard and it may protect your brain
from Alzheimer's disease. A new study finds those with more
education and more mentally demanding jobs may have protection
against the memory loss that precedes Alzheimer's disease.
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(Ivanhoe) October 24, 2008
Surviving a trauma may depend upon your
race and health insurance.
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(Ivanhoe) October 29, 2008
Diabetes patients treated with drugs may
be less at risk for some major complications of their disease even
after therapy is discontinued, new research shows.
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(Ivanhoe) October 29, 2008
Fighting diabetes could start in our fat
cells. Researchers found killing off certain immune cells in fat
and muscle can rapidly reverse insulin resistance.
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(Ivanhoe) October 27, 2008
When a patient is treated for kidney
cancer, surgeons remove the affected kidney as part of treatment.
However, new research suggests kidney-sparing surgery may be a
better option.
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(Ivanhoe) October 27, 2008
Many biological medicines, including
antibodies, vaccines and insulin, are approved each year; but a
quarter of them are later cited for safety issues.
Read More >
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(Ivanhoe) October 30, 2008
People who are physically active before
suffering a stroke may recover better and experience fewer problems
compared to non-exercisers, according to a new study.
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(Ivanhoe) October 24, 2008
Patients who are given beta-blockers
around the time of a non-cardiac surgery could be at an increased
risk of suffering a heart attack or dying within a month of their
surgery, according to a new study.
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(Ivanhoe) October 29, 2008
The findings of a multi-institution team
of researchers give key insight into genetic changes that take
place in the most common form of lung cancer, lung
adenocarcinoma.
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(Ivanhoe) October 28, 2008
A new study sheds light on factors that
affect the outcome of patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The study
finds socioeconomic factors and treatment choice play a role in the
patient's risk of dying.
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(Ivanhoe) October 24, 2008
Scientists say a genetic discovery in
fruit flies could help better understand how injuries occur during
a heart attack or stroke. Researchers say they have identified a
genetic switch in fruit flies that helps oxygen-deprived cells
survive.
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(Ivanhoe) November 11, 2008
Doctors may have a new test to offer women
to help determine if a mass in the breast is malignant or benign. A
new study finds three-dimensional (3-D) power Doppler ultrasound
helps radiologists determine if a mass is cancerous.
Read More >
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(Ivanhoe) November 4, 2008
New research shows when a computer-aided
detection system is used in breast cancer screening, it detects
cancer as effectively -- if not with more precision -- as an
additional radiologist.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
Pain is often thought to be a debilitating
symptom of osteoarthritis. But new research suggests pain is more
than a symptom, it's a damaging part of the disease itself.
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(Ivanhoe) November 13, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) November 12, 2008
Ginkgo biloba has long been used as a
natural brain booster. Now, researchers say it may also protect
against brain damage after a stroke.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) November 27, 2008
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(Medical News Today) October 22, 2008
A new long-term study published in the journal Current Alzheimer's Research has found that statins reduce users risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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(The Press Association) October 16, 2008
High-dose vitamin B tablets do not slow Alzheimer's, a new study suggests.
Read Summary >
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(CNN) October 16, 2008
New research suggests that drinking alcohol may shrink the brain.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) October 10, 2008
Remembering what you learn appears to be tied to the body's circadian rhythm, a new study suggests.
Read Summary >
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(USA Today) October 9, 2008
Author and Alzheimer's expert P. Murali Doraiswamy answers readers' questions in this article from USA Today.
Read Summary >
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(The Boston Globe) October 9, 2008
Terminally ill patients and their caregivers may benefit from talking openly about death, a new study suggests.
Read Summary >
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(New York Times) October 2, 2008
A reporter talks to experts about how consumers can weigh the evidence gleaned from different kinds of medical studies to help them decide which treatments may--and may not--work.
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(Reading Eagle) September 30, 2008
Enduring the constant stress and tension of taking care of an Alzheimer's patient can cause "compassion fatigue" in some caretakers, one expert says.
Read Summary >
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(BBC) September 26, 2008
A Japanese company has developed an airbag system that people who are prone to falls can wear to help them prevent injury.
Read Summary >
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(Centre Daily Times) September 26, 2008
Experts say that traditionally women have carried the main burden when it comes to caring for aging relatives.
Read Summary >
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(ABC News) September 25, 2008
Alzheimer's advocates and patients are expressing outrage at a comment made by British philosopher Baroness Mary Helen Warnock.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
Patients with Parkinson's disease
experience more pain than those without the disease, according to a
new study.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
It's not something you typically discuss
with your doctor, but a new study says you might want to bring up
spirituality during an office visit. The research finds
spirituality, including prayer, is important for well-being. Study
authors feel religion and spirituality should be something assessed
by physicians in order to develop a better patient-doctor
relationship.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
Hospitals that perform nuclear stress
tests on the heart may be wasting time and money.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
A nice smile isn't the only incentive to
brush your teeth. Scientists say unhealthy teeth, bleeding gums and
poor dental hygiene can end up causing heart disease.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
Cancer therapy has been a savior for many,
but it can take up to 12 years to submit a new anti-cancer agent to
the FDA and even then, only five to 10 percent are approved. Now,
the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Translational Research
Working Group (TRWG) has created a set of tools to make necessary
cancer therapies available to the public sooner.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Telegraph.co.uk) September 12, 2008
A new, comprehensive study has once again linked a strict Mediterranean diet to a reduced risk of chronic disease.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
It's often said people should take an
aspirin a day for their health. But while aspirin may help your
heart, new research reveals it could throw off a prostate
cancer-screening test.
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(San Diego Union-Tribune) September 10, 2008
Every year, millions of Americans address the question of how best to care for their aging parents.
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(Ivanhoe) September 10, 2008
A new study finds better care can equate
to saving money when it comes to caring for the sickest patients.
The study finds hospitals can save more than $300 a day by using a
palliative care program.
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(Ivanhoe) September 10, 2008
According to the American Cancer Society,
about 153,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each
year, which includes rectal and colon cancer. About 60 percent of
patients live past five years after being diagnosed, but
frighteningly, fewer than half of older patients who do survive
continue to receive screenings to monitor recurrence.
Read More >
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(Ivanhoe) September 11, 2008
Researchers are learning more about why
some cancers regrow after initially responding to chemotherapy, and
what can be done to stop them in their tracks.
Read More >
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(Ivanhoe) September 11, 2008
If you've never picked up a cigarette, you
probably haven't worried about lung cancer -- but new research
suggests even non-smokers, especially men, need to be on guard
against this killer.
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(BBC News) September 9, 2008
Researchers at the University of Oxford have found that vitamin B-12 may help protect against memory loss in old age.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) September 10, 2008
The free samples you get from your doctor
might be costing you more in the long run.
Read More >
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(Ivanhoe) September 11, 2008
People suffering from neuromuscular
disorders may one day benefit from a study conducted in mice.
Read More >
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
People over the age of 65 can benefit from
cholesterol lowering drugs following a stroke or mini-stroke,
according to a new study. However, researchers found seniors
are less likely to be prescribed these medications.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
Asthma and obesity is a dangerous
combination.
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(Ivanhoe) September 11, 2008
A device that shocks the heart back into a
normal rhythm appears to work without significantly altering a
person's quality of life.
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(Ivanhoe) September 11, 2008
Doctors know lowering blood pressure can
help prevent cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke,
but now they have evidence it also plays a role in lowering the
risk for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(BBC News) September 4, 2008
A new Australian study has found that moderate exercise like
walking may improve cognitive function.
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(Forbes) September 4, 2008
Drugmakers Pfizer and Medivation have partnered to test the safety
and effectivenes of a Russian Alzheimer's drug.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) September 9, 2008
Too much calcium in a man's bloodstream
could increase his risk of developing fatal prostate cancer,
according to a new study. However, excess calcium can be lowered
fairly easily.
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(Ivanhoe) September 4, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 3, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 2, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 9, 2008
Walking on a treadmill isn't just for
people wanting to slim down; it's also helping stroke victims
regain mobility years after a stroke.
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(Ivanhoe) September 5, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 11, 2008
Do you think you know what causes cancer?
Results of a new survey show you probably don't!
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(MPR) August 29, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic
version of the med Razadyne for patients with mild to moderate
Alzheimer's disease.
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(Ivanhoe) September 2, 2008
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(OurAlzheimers.com) August 28, 2008
Some memory loss and verbal decline is normal with aging and
shouldn't be confused with dementia, researchers warn.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) September 2, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 2, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) August 27, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 2, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 8, 2008
Your age at menopause and your
breastfeeding practices can influence your risk of developing
certain types of breast cancer, according to a new study.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
Ordering herbal medicines on the Internet
may put your health at risk.
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(Ivanhoe) August 28, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 5, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) August 29, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) August 26, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(OurAlzheimer's.com) August 21, 2008
A yearly test of memory function may help predict dementia risk, a
new study suggests.
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(CNN) August 21, 2008
The care of aging parents often causes emotional turmoil in a
family, but financial problems also rise to the forefront.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) August 28, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) August 27, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) August 27, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) August 20, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) August 29, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) August 21, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) August 20, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) August 20, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) August 19, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
About half of the United States population
of adults, age 20 and older, suffer from refractive errors -- eye
problems that result in less than perfect vision.
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(Washington Post) August 14, 2008
A new study has revealed that physical frailty may double your risk
for the brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Read Summary >
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(MSNBC) August 14, 2008
When CBS radio anchor Mary Ellen Geist found out her father had
Alzheimer's disease, she left her high-powered job to move home and
help care for him.
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(Ivanhoe) August 18, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
Being frail could be an early sign of
dementia, according to new research. The study links frailty and
Alzheimer's disease with the same disease pathology.
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(Ivanhoe) August 12, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) August 11, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
Man's best friend may be able to do more
than guide the blind. Researchers say the discovery of a gene in a
dachshund could eventually help people who suffer from eye
disorders that can lead to blindness.
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(Ivanhoe) August 11, 2008
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(OurAlzheimer's.com) August 7, 2008
Eating several servings of tuna or other broiled fish may be the
key to keeping your brain healthy into old age, a new study
suggests.
Read Summary >
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(The Baltimore Sun) August 7, 2008
Alzheimer's disease robs many elderly people of their independence,
but talking to patients as if they are children can make them upset
and resistant to care, a new study has found.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) August 7, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) August 7, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) August 6, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
A simple bone disease test may signal an
increased risk of death for people on dialysis for chronic kidney
disease.
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(Ivanhoe) August 5, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) August 6, 2008
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(HealthDay News) August 1, 2008
People who take angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) to lower their
blood pressure may also be reducing their chances of developing
Alzheimer's disease.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) August 5, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) August 4, 2008
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(Science Daily) July 31, 2008
If your mother had Alzheimer's disease, you may be more likely to
undergo brain changes that can lead to dementia, a new study
suggests.
Read Summary >
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(OurAlzheimer's.com) July 31, 2008
Three studies presented at an Alzheimer's conference recently shed
light on promising new treatment options for the disease.
Read Summary >
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(Chicago Sun-Times) July 31, 2008
A new study has found that people who are single in middle age may
be more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease later in life.
Read Summary >
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(OurAlzheimer's.com) July 30, 2008
Researchers at Mount Sinai Medical Center say that diabetics who
take insulin plus a diabetes pill have a lower risk of developing
Alzheimer's disease than diabetics who take insulin alone.
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(Ivanhoe) August 12, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) August 7, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(BBC News) July 29, 2008
British researchers say they have developed a drug that may halt
memory decline.
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(Ivanhoe) August 27, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) August 1, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) August 6, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) July 29, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) July 25, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) July 29, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) July 28, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(HealthDay News) July 23, 2008
A sound-processing disorder that causes people to have problems
hearing when there's competing noise has been linked to mild memory
loss in a new study.
Read Summary >
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(Washington Post) July 23, 2008
Researchers have found that a once-promising vaccine fails to
prevent Alzheimer's progression, while an older drug, dimebon, may
significantly improve symptoms of the disease.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) July 28, 2008
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(InteliHealth) July 17, 2008
Most people are familiar with the "apple a day" addage, but is it
fact or a medical myth?
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(Ivanhoe) August 5, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) July 22, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) July 18, 2008
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(OurAlzheimer's.com) July 15, 2008
Exercise may help keep Alzheimer's patients' brains from shrinking,
a new study has found.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(BBC News) July 14, 2008
A new study has found that nicotine can boost learning and memory,
but researchers say these positive qualities are tied to the drug's
addictive power.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) July 16, 2008
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(The Press Association) July 10, 2008
Research from two studies suggests that lowering blood pressure in
middle and old age may drastically reduce the risk of Alzheimer's
disease.
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(BBC News) July 10, 2008
Scientists say they have identified 10 cases of a new brain-wasting
disease.
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(The Daily Mail) July 10, 2008
Korean researchers say that the tomato may be a suitable carrier
for a vaccine against Alzheimer's.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Reuters) July 3, 2008
Researchers say that a red grape seed extract may help protect the
memory as well as red wine, but without the alcohol.
Read Summary >
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(The New York Times) July 3, 2008
A drug that researchers had found promising for the treatment of
Alzheimer's has failed late-stage clinical trials.
Read Summary >
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(The Telegraph) July 3, 2008
According to a new study, the chances of a woman having dementia
double every five years after she reaches age 90, but this is not
the case for men.
Read Summary >
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(ABC News) July 3, 2008
Increasing your good cholesterol level may help protect your memory
in old age, a new study suggests.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(The San Francisco Chronicle) June 26, 2008
Researchers have discovered a new gene that may up the risk of
late-onset Alzheimer's disease by as much as 77 percent.
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(FOXNews.com) June 26, 2008
French researchers say they have found a way to diagnose
Alzheimer's disease by using automated magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI).
Read Summary >
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(OurAlzheimer's.com) June 26, 2008
For many caregivers, the stress of preparing to take a much-needed
vacation can seem like more trouble than it's worth.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) July 16, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) November 11, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(RedOrbit) June 19, 2008
The U.S government will begin ranking nursing homes on a five-star
scale by the end of 2008, experts say.
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(HealthCentral) June 19, 2008
A busy social life may help ward off memory loss, a new study
suggests.
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(National Institutes of Health) June 19, 2008
Call for adults between the ages of 50 to 88 to participate in a
study.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(The Washington Post) June 17, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered a "black
box" warning to be put on the label of some older antipsychotic
drugs.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) November 3, 2008
A recent study on mice shows stem cells
may be able to stop the effects of aging on muscles, which could
prevent conditions like muscle atrophy and Parkinson's disease.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) June 16, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(InteliHealth) June 12, 2008
A recent study has found that turning on bright lights may help
ward off depression and memory decline in Alzheimer's patients.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) June 12, 2008
A good night's sleep may help improve some Alzheimer's patients'
memory.
Read Summary >
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(HealthCentral) June 12, 2008
Researchers say that a new class of drugs, called gamma-secretase
modulators (GSM), may fight the formation of brain plaques in three
different ways.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Reuters) June 5, 2008
A new study suggests that patients who take medications for
dementia should not take medications for urinary incontinence at
the same time.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) June 5, 2008
German researchers say an antioxidant found in green tea may help
prevent the formation of Alzheimer's plaques.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) June 4, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(HealthDay) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Medical News Today) May 29, 2008
Elderly patients with dementia who are given antipsychotic drugs
are more likely to be hospitalized or die, new research has found.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) May 29, 2008
A new analysis of existing studies suggests that ibuprofen is no
better at reducing Alzheimer's risk than other non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) drugs.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(HealthDay) January 6, 2010
Share information and feelings with family and friends
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(The New York Times) May 23, 2008
The British Parliament has voted in a controversial new law that
affects couples undergoing in vitro fertilization, as well as
scientific researchers.
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(Time) May 22, 2008
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(Bloomberg) May 22, 2008
A chemical found in celery may help reduce the inflammation
associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new animal study has found.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) May 14, 2008
A new study suggests that the painkillers Celebrex and naproxen may
not prevent dementia in patients who are prone to the disease.
Read Summary >
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(Associated Press) May 14, 2008
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor addressed
Congress this week on behalf of Alzheimer's patients and
caregivers.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(HealthDay) January 6, 2010
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(BBC News) May 8, 2008
Long-term use of the painkiller ibuprofen may reduce the risk of
dementia, a large-scale study suggests.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) May 8, 2008
Sleep problems differ between Alzheimer's patients and their
caregivers, a new study suggests.
Read Summary >
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(MedTrackAlert) May 5, 2008
Jeanne Sather, author of
The Assertive Cancer
Patient, offers five tips for dealing with medical bills.
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(HealthDay) January 6, 2010
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(U.S. News & World Report) May 1, 2008
A British clinical trial has found that 800 mg of the experimental
drug tarenflurbil may slow memory loss in Alzheimer's patients
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(HealthDay News) May 1, 2008
According to French researchers, men and women may have very
different risk factors when it comes to the development of
Alzheimer's.
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(The New York Times) April 24, 2008
Researchers the world over are searching for a cure to Alzheimer's
disease, but in the meantime, millions of people are trying to cope
with caring for their sick loved one.
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(HealthDay News) April 23, 2008
An enzyme called Pin1 appears to suppress Alzheimer's disease, but
it may also speed the development of another rarer type of
dementia, experts say.
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(HealthDay) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(HealthDay News) April 17, 2008
UESDAY, April 15 (HealthDay News) -- Alzheimer's patients who
consume very high levels of vitamin E seem to live longer than
those who do not, new research suggests.
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(Bloomberg) April 17, 2008
April 17 (Bloomberg) -- Pfizer Inc.'s best-selling cholesterol drug
Lipitor failed to slow mental and physical worsening in patients
with Alzheimer's disease, a study found.
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(BBC News) April 17, 2008
eavy drinkers and smokers develop Alzheimer's disease six to seven
years earlier than those who do not smoke or drink, US researchers
claim.
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(HealthDay News) April 17, 2008
WEDNESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- Men are one and a half
times more likely than women to develop mild cognitive impairment,
new research shows.
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(AJC.com) April 14, 2008
http://www.ajc.com/health/content/shared-auto/healthnews/agng/614253.html
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(MedTrackAlert) April 9, 2008
Our new
Treatments tab makes it easier for you to find articles on
the specific medications you take.
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(HealthDay News) April 8, 2008
But experts say the link between the two conditions is still
unclear.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(BBC News) April 7, 2008
A US company is hoping to be the first to market a blood test which
can detect early signs of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.
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(HealthDay News) April 7, 2008
SUNDAY, April 6 (HealthDay News) -- Small blood vessel damage
caused by hypertension and diabetes may be among the leading causes
of dementia, according to new research.
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(HealthDay News) April 3, 2008
WEDNESDAY, April 2 (HealthDay News) -- The continuing use of
antipsychotic drugs provides no cognitive or neuropsychiatric
benefit for Alzheimer's patients, a British study concludes.
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(BBC News) April 3, 2008
Coffee may cut the risk of dementia by blocking the damage
cholesterol can inflict on the body, research suggests.
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(HealthDay News) April 2, 2008
A reporter talks to music therapists about how their discipline is
used to treat such conditions as Alzheimer's disease, depression,
and cancer.
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(BBC News) March 27, 2008
A big waistline in your 40s could almost triple the threat of
dementia in old age, according to US research.
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(HealthDay News) March 27, 2008
THURSDAY, March 27 (HealthDay News) -- Alzheimer's care in the
United States is a family affair, a new survey suggests.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(USA Today) March 20, 2008
About 14 million, or roughly 18%, of the USA's 79 million baby
boomers can expect to develop Alzheimer's or some other form of
dementia in their lifetime, a newly released report shows.
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(HealthDay News) March 20, 2008
TUESDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) -- The severity of age-related
changes to white matter in the brain affects how well older people
are able to move around and keep their balance, a new study says.
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(HealthDay) January 6, 2010
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(Daily Mail) March 13, 2008
The hardest part of caring for loved ones with dementia is not the
everyday practical challenge, but rather the emotional impact of
losing the patients' support and companionship as the disease robs
t
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(Reuters) March 13, 2008
WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - If both your parents have
Alzheimer's disease, you probably are more much likely than other
people to get it, researchers said on Monday.
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(U.S. News and World Report) March 13, 2008
HealthDay News) -- People with early-stage Alzheimer's disease may
fear losing their independence and being reliant on someone else.
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(The Washington Post) March 5, 2008
TUESDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- There's no proof that any one
of the five drugs available in the United States to treat dementia
is better than the others, says an American College of Physicians
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(Medical News Today) March 5, 2008
When it comes to a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, what you don't
know may not kill you, but knowing the truth as soon as possible
appears to be the better approach - one that may improve the emotio
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(Newsweek) February 27, 2008
Results of a recent study were inconclusive, but a much larger
study is currently being conducted.
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(Forbes) February 27, 2008
There is little evidence to suggest that they help, researchers
say.
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(Eureka Alert) February 21, 2008
Computers may see signs of dementia before professionals.
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(USA Today) February 21, 2008
An educated, agile brain may stave off dementia, experts say.
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(Medical News Today) February 14, 2008
Experts say the study highlights the necessity of handing over
financial decisions to another family member.
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(iVillage) February 14, 2008
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological
disorder affecting at least one million people in the United States
and six million people worldwide, according to the Michael J. Fox
Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
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(Yahoo! News) February 7, 2008
The best way to get folate is by eating right, experts say.
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(HealthDay News) February 7, 2008
But if the initiating factor can be found, it may lead to new
treatments, experts say.
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(HealthDay News) January 28, 2008
Amyloid inhibitors don't prevent brain plaque build-up, study
suggests.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Medical News Today) January 18, 2008
Some medications already affect the level of the ABCA1 protein,
researchers say.
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(Chicago Sun-Times) January 18, 2008
But ongoing clinical trials may shed more light on the subject,
experts say.
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(Daily Mail) January 10, 2008
Exposure to lead could increase plaques in the brain later in life,
experts say.
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(FOXNews.com) January 10, 2008
Within minutes one patient could remember the date and where he
was, researchers said.
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(MedTrackAlert) January 9, 2008
People who are responsible for the health and well-being of elderly parents or relatives should have a care plan in place as well as a living will for themselves and their family member. The start of the New Year is a perfect time to review your own situation and ask yourself whether your caregiving arrangements are still working for you and your loved one.
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(MedTrackAlert) January 9, 2008
Caregivers should ask friends and relatives for help and schedule
time for themselves each week to maintain their mental and physical
health.
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(MedTrackAlert) December 23, 2007
Changing holiday traditions to celebrate earlier in the day or with
small groups of people can make this time of year more enjoyable
for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
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(HealthDay News) December 20, 2007
Even moderate exercise provides the same cognitive benefits as
other, more demanding activities.
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(MSNBC) December 19, 2007
In this six-minute video, Eric Hall, the CEO of the Alzheimer's
Foundation of America, explains how support groups and respite
programs can help caregivers cope.
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(HealthDay News) December 11, 2007
New relationships for Alzheimer's patients can change life for
spouses, families.
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(The Washington Post) December 10, 2007
Researchers say treating hypertension may be a way to lower the
risk of cognitive impairment.
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(Medicinenet.com) December 7, 2007
Researchers say there may be a genetic or other relationship
between depressive and anxiety disorders and Parkinson's.
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(The Alzheimer's Store) December 5, 2007
The editors at MedTrackAlert offer this healthful, helpful gift
idea for people on your holiday list.
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(MSNBC) December 5, 2007
But experts stress that there is no clear definition about what
constitutes pre-dementia.
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(Telegraph.co.uk) December 5, 2007
A wearable, automatic camera for Alzheimer's patients has shown
'astonishing' results and helping with memory recall, researchers
say.
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(HealthDay News) November 29, 2007
In fact, it may inhibit the most powerful benefit associated with
estrogen therapy.
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(Science Daily) November 29, 2007
Hypertension reduces blood flow to the brain, which may make
symptoms worse, experts say.
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(HealthDay News) November 15, 2007
Black patients may live up to 40 percent longer than white
patients.
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(Science Daily) November 9, 2007
Prazosin appears to curb increases in certain hormones caused by
such conditions as depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's
disease.
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(HealthDay News) November 6, 2007
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen reduced patients' Parkinson's risk by as
much as 60 percent in a new study.
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(Forbes.com) October 26, 2007
Scientists working with mice have found that the blood-pressure med
may help block protein buildup in mice with an Alzheimer's-like
disease.
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(HealthDay News) October 25, 2007
Once cognitive decline begins it may accelerate faster for each
year of schooling, researchers say.
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(Medical News Today) October 25, 2007
A new study from the USC Davis School of Gerontology found that
caregivers of different ethnicities showed few negative mental or
physical health effects as a result of tending to a family member
with
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(Forbes.com) October 25, 2007
Sun Pharmaceutical is undergoing legal disputes with Exelon maker
Novartis.
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(Mayo Clinic) October 18, 2007
Experts at the Mayo Clinic discuss ways caregivers and Alzheimer's
patients can use journals, scrapbooks, and other mementos to
preserve memories.
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(Medicinenet.com) October 18, 2007
The test could help doctors tell the difference between
cognitive-impairment patients who will develop the disease and
those that won't.
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(HealthDay News) October 14, 2007
A gene linked to helping people live longer may also activate a
pathway that clears cholesterol, scientists say.
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
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(Mayo Clinic) October 11, 2007
A reader asks neuropsychologist Glenn Smith for information on head
injuries.
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(MedTrackAlert) October 8, 2007
If your co-pay costs have gone up recently, these seven tips may
help you reduce your bill at the pharmacy.
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(Forbes.com) October 4, 2007
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(HealthDay News) September 27, 2007
Alzheimer's patients may also not be able to shut off certain parts
of their brain, researchers say.
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(United Press International) September 27, 2007
When nerve cells are insulin resistant, memory is lost, researchers
say.
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(U.S. News and World Reports) September 20, 2007
But being underweight may correlate to the early stages of
Alzheimer's.
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(The Washington Post) September 13, 2007
In a recent study, Celexa reduced agitation as well as psychotic
episodes.
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(HealthDay News) September 13, 2007
The diet may also help prevent Alzheimer's, some experts say.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(HealthDay News) September 6, 2007
When plaque builds up it creates hyperactivity in the brain.
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(HealthDay News) August 30, 2007
But hormone replacement therapy appears to lessen the impact.
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
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(Medical News Today) August 29, 2007
The new research adds to a growing body of evidence that statins
may protect against plaque and brain tangles.
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(Forbes.com) August 16, 2007
Novartis says it will discuss the warning with the FDA and correct
any misleading information.
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(Forbes.com) August 9, 2007
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States.
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(Medical News Today) August 9, 2007
Women who drank more than three cups of coffee or tea per day
showed less cognitive decline than those who drank less.
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(HealthDay News) August 9, 2007
The medication appears to improve cognition in patients with
advanced Alzheimer's.
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(National Institutes of Health) July 29, 2007
Call for women with Alzheimer's disease to participate in a study.
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(BBC News) July 29, 2007
Researchers say they have developed a compound that prevents
brain-cell death.
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(Diabetes Health) July 29, 2007
Diabetes appears to reduce glucose metabolism in the brain in a
similar pattern to Alzheimer's.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Science Daily) July 19, 2007
Data on over 4 million patients suggests that Zocor may greatly
reduce the incidence of the diseases.
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(HealthDay News) July 19, 2007
Turmeric contains a chemical called bisdemethoxycurcumin that
booses immune cells.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(HealthDay News) July 16, 2007
Gender, age, and overall health may predict which early Parkinson's
patients will hallucinate and be sleepy researchers say.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(The Washington Post) July 5, 2007
The sense of smell may be lodged in one of the earliest-hit parts
of the aging brain.
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(Medical News Today) June 28, 2007
Ketasyn gives brain cells an alternative form of energy.
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(HealthDay News) June 28, 2007
A study of 700 backs up the idea that mentally-stimulating
activities can keep Alzheimer's at bay.
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(National Institutes of Health) June 18, 2007
Call for veterans with dementia to participate in a study.
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(Doctor's Guide News) June 17, 2007
Aricept and the sleep-med Rozerem can be safely taken together.
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(HealthDay News) June 11, 2007
Home visits would eliminate the problem of traveling to study
sites, and researchers found this helped caregivers be more willing
to enroll Alzheimer's patients in clinical studies.
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(AJC.com) June 11, 2007
Statins, anti-clotting meds, and antihypertensives may help protect
the brain, new research suggests.
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(The New York Times Magazine) June 11, 2007
Dimebon improved all measures of cognition and behavior in a recent
clinical trial.
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(The Times) June 11, 2007
One in 85 people could have Alzheimer's by 2050, experts say.
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(The Scotsman) June 3, 2007
Incidents that reduce the amount of oxygen for a period of time
does cell damage that can increase the risk of Alzheimer's.
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(Medical News Today) June 3, 2007
Patients who have dementia with Lewy bodies exhibit passive
behaviors more often than Alzheimer's patients.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Alzheimer's Association - Great Plains) May 24, 2007
One researcher reports that the FDA is close to approving the
Exelon patch
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(HealthDay News) May 22, 2007
Researchers undertook the study because of recent public health
message urging older Americans to take calcium and vitamin D to
ward off bone loss.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Physorg.com) May 17, 2007
Scientists say that people with Parkinson's and people with
narcolepsy have severe damage to the same neurons.
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(SpokesmanReview.com) May 17, 2007
Seriousl medical issues can lead to depression and exhaustion in
the elderly, says Dr. Peter Gott.
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(PsychCentral) May 17, 2007
Malnutrition is common in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
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(BBC News) May 15, 2007
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(The Orange County Register) May 10, 2007
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(Medical News Today) May 10, 2007
Patients who had high lifetime exposure to secondhand smoke were 30
percent more likely to develop dementia.
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(PsychCentral) May 6, 2007
Researchers are looking at receptors in the brain that are
activated by nicotine to find out if they could help to treat
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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(Scientific American) May 3, 2007
Patients who took the medication were less likely to repeat
themselves.
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(Ivanhoe) May 3, 2007
Zocor appeared to help restore memory in mice suffering from an
Alzheimer's-like disease.
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(HealthDay News) May 3, 2007
A stimulating environment and a cancer drug both seemed to spur
access to old memories.
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(Ivanhoe) April 26, 2007
NSAIDS don't have a protective effect on the rate of dementia.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(HealthDay News) April 19, 2007
As the world ages, effective medications become even more vital.
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(Ivanhoe) April 19, 2007
The fatty acids appear to prevent the formation of plaque and slow
the progression of brain tangles.
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(Genetic Engineering News) April 19, 2007
In a recent study the substance reduced the plaque level by 30
percent.
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(HealthDay News) April 12, 2007
Plaques that build up in the brain can lead to Alzheimer's.
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(Health24.com) April 12, 2007
The sense of smell is one of the first things to go when the brain
is injured.
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(HealthDay News) April 11, 2007
Patients who took the osteoporosis med in a recent study reduced
their risk of hip fractures, researchers say.
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(CNN Money) April 10, 2007
Patients and consumer groups are asking Congress to help keep costs
down.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(SaukValley.com) April 5, 2007
Experts disagree about the benefits of memory-improving games.
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(National Institutes of Health) April 5, 2007
Call for patients with probable Alzheimer's disease to participate
in a study.
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(Norwich Bulletin) March 29, 2007
Wandering and confusion require constant vigilance on the part of
caregivers.
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(BBC News) March 29, 2007
Some nursing homes are prescribing antipsychotics in an effort to
control patient behavior.
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(HealthDay News) March 28, 2007
It may be the berry's anti-inflammatory properties that reduce
cancer and dementia risks.
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(Scientific American) March 28, 2007
Patients with Type 2 diabetes are 83 percent more likely to develop
Parkinson's disease.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(HealthDay) October 20, 2007
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Medical News Today) March 12, 2007
MRI and genetic testing may ID Alzheimer's before it begins.
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(Hamptons Online) March 12, 2007
Health writer says most memory lapses are just signs of aging.
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(The Washington Times) March 5, 2007
Vasectomy patients are at greater risk of primary progressive
aphasia, a rare form of dementia.
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(The Seattle Times) March 5, 2007
Alzheimer's patients and aging parents all need to have some say in
the decisions made on their behalf.
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(The Montgomery Advertiser) February 26, 2007
It's important to know the difference between normal aging and
signs of Alzheimer's.
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(Medical News Today) February 26, 2007
High levels of good cholesterol appear to preserve mental function
in older adults.
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(The Hartford Courant) February 26, 2007
The Graedons say that some antibiotics and pain relievers can cause
confusion and disorientation.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(National Institutes of Health) February 19, 2007
Call for adults with probable Alzheimer's disease to participate in
a study.
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(Northwest Herald) February 19, 2007
Dr. Gott says that doctors should be careful who they diagnose with
Alzheimer's.
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(Daily Mail) February 18, 2007
A part of the brain that triggers self-repair may help scientists
cure Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
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(News Observer) February 12, 2007
Bilinguals may get more practice at using the parts of the brain
that control memory and attention.
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(HealthDay News) February 12, 2007
Researchers say that it's unlikely that Alzheimer's caused the
loneliness.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(National Institute on Aging) February 4, 2007
The National Institute on Aging offers suggestions on dealing with
Alzheimer's patients.
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(HealthDay News) February 4, 2007
Experts from HealthDay News say that eating right and getting
exercise may delay the onset of Alzheimer's.
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(ABC30 Fresno) February 4, 2007
Alzhemed attacks the molecule that helps form the brain protein
that causes Alzheimer's.
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 6, 2010
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(Medical News Today) January 29, 2007
Moderate consumption is associated with a decrease in conditions
such as depression, Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cancer.
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(Medical News Today) January 29, 2007
Short but repeated learning sessions helped slow the onset and
progression of Alzheimer's in an animal study.
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(Medgadget) January 29, 2007
Receiving the vaccine through the skin may be safer than the
injected vaccine.
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(Earthtimes.org) January 29, 2007
Inhaled anesthetics are more likely to cause plaque buildup in the
brain.
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(The Seattle Times) January 22, 2007
Caregivers may need the help of their insurance company or the
licensing bureau to get patients to stop driving.
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(The Cleveland Plain Dealer) January 22, 2007
Protein regulator is responsible for determining if too much plaque
builds up in the brain, scientists say.
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(eMaxHealth) January 22, 2007
Cardiff University researchers have developed an antibody that may
block beta-amyloid protein production.
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(Guardian Unlimited) January 21, 2007
But experts urge caution about the findings until further research
is completed.
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(CBC News) January 20, 2007
Antipsychotics are only approved for use in conditions such as
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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(Forbes.com) January 15, 2007
Researchers say the SORL1 gene may lead to the most common form of
Alzheimer's.
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(Medical News Today) January 13, 2007
Up to 25 percent of the population may have a genetic variation
that protects their red blood cells.
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(The Birmingham News) January 13, 2007
Because huperzine A works much like current medications, patients
are at risk of overdose.
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(Mayo Clinic) January 13, 2007
While no current medication prevents Alzheimer's, drugs such as
statins and anti-inflammatories may delay onset.
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(Ivanhoe) January 7, 2007
Researchers link the herpes simplex (HSV-1) with a gene associated
with Alzheimer's.
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(Fort Worth Star-Telegram) January 7, 2007
Some spices have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.
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(HealthDay News) January 7, 2007
The Alliance for Aging Research says mental exercise is as
important as physical exercise for those who are growing old.
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(HealthDay News) December 29, 2006
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(Medical News Today) December 29, 2006
People with the CETP W gene live longer and have less chance of
Alzheimer's.
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(KUTV/CBS2 - Salt Lake City) December 29, 2006
Some experts say 5 to 10 percent of patients diagnosed with
Alzheimer's may have Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
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(HealthDay News) December 23, 2006
Imaging molecule stains diseased brain tissue so it shows up on PET
scans.
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(ABC News) December 23, 2006
But diabetes may cause a similar loss of brain function.
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(National Institutes of Health) December 17, 2006
Call for patients with mild dementia related to Alzheimer's disease
to participate in a study.
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(CBS News) December 17, 2006
Proteins found in spinal fluid may indicate plaque will form in the
brain.
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(Medical News Today) December 8, 2006
Depression and physical illness are problems for many caregivers.
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(The Times Herald-Record) December 8, 2006
Aricept, other drugs, may help those diagnosed with Alzheimer's in
middle age.
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(HealthDay News) December 6, 2006
The drugs may help block the buildup of a protein that's linked to
mental decline in Alzheimer's.
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(United Press International) December 4, 2006
Paying attention to elderly patients' memory complaints may lead to
early dementia diagnosis.
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(USNews.com) December 4, 2006
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(The State) November 27, 2006
A reader wants to know how to help her aging parents deal with a
hard-to-reach doctor.
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(National Institutes of Health) November 20, 2006
Call for adults with Alzheimer's to participate in a study.
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(Forbes.com) November 20, 2006
People who ate fatty fish two or three times per week halved their
risk of developing dementia.
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(Medical News Today) November 12, 2006
High cholesterol may intensify the brain's inflammatory response,
which can spur the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
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(CNN) November 6, 2006
Dr. John Morris, an Alzheimer's disease expert, discusses
conditions related to the development of Alzheimer's disease.
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(Ivanhoe) November 6, 2006
Study participants who used internet-based computer games improved
cognitive function.
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(USA Today) November 6, 2006
Studies and clinical trials suggest it may slow neurodegerative
diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
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(HealthDay News) November 4, 2006
Two proteins are more prominent in patients with Alzheimer's,
leading researchers to believe a blood test may aid early
detection.
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(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) November 4, 2006
Many existing drugs may hold the key to treating Alzheimer's.
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(ABC News) November 4, 2006
Dr. Sam Gandy from Thomas Jefferson University explores the
mysteries of Alzheimer's disease a century after its discovery.
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(Medical News Today) November 2, 2006
The data suggests that pramipexole might be the only drug needed to
treat the broad spectrum of PD-related symptoms.
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(BBC News) October 27, 2006
Study halted in 2002 will be revisited by British researchers.
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(Monsters & Critics) October 27, 2006
Enzyme speeds up neuron death and worsens Alzheimer's disease.
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(Forbes.com) October 27, 2006
Antipsychotic drugs developed for schizophrenia do not help the
majority of Alzheimer's patients.
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(Forbes.com) October 19, 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon reduced the rate of plaque formation in the
brain in an animal study.
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(HealthDay News) October 17, 2006
Aricept becomes first drug to treat all forms of Alzheimer's
disease.
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(EurekAlert!) October 16, 2006
Insulin-receptor drugs like Actos, Avandia and other PPAR agonists
show promise in treating early-stage Alzheimer's
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(Forbes.com) October 15, 2006
Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, fish decrease chance of getting
Alzheimer's.
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(WTVF/CBS5 - Nashville) October 14, 2006
Statins have been labeled "wonder drugs," but they do have risks.
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(CancerPage.com) October 10, 2006
Xango, a tropical fruit beverage, is not proven to treat or prevent
any diseases, says the FDA.
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(American Chronicle) October 9, 2006
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(CBS News) October 9, 2006
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(Webwire) October 5, 2006
Nearly half of all patients with Parkinson's disease suffer from
depression.
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(Medical News Today) October 2, 2006
Fruit and vegetable juices may help ward off Alzheimer's disease in
those who are at risk.
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(Doctor's Guide News) October 1, 2006
Patients with severe Alzheimer's disease showed greater cognitive,
functional, and behavioral improvement using Aricept than placebo,
a study suggests.
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(PillBot.com) September 28, 2006
A comparison of current prices for Aricept via online U.S. drug
distributors.
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(Doctor's Guide News) September 27, 2006
Patients taking cholinesterase inhibitors like Aricept were able to
delay placement in a nursing home by an average of three months.
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