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Gene Networks in Brains of Deceased Patients Reveal Potential Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease
April 25, 2013 — Most information about the cause of Alzheimer's is based on studies from animal models. Now, a study examines the brain tissue of deceased human patients and sheds light on dysfunctions in molecular ... > full story -
Teen Years May Be Critical in Later Stroke Risk
April 24, 2013 — The teenage years may be a key period of vulnerability related to living in the "stroke belt" when it comes to future stroke risk, according to a new ... > full story -
Costs to Treat Heart Failure Expected to More Than Double by 2030
April 24, 2013 — By 2030, you — and every U.S. taxpayer — could be paying $244 a year to care for heart failure patients, according to a new policy ... > full story -
Slow Walking Speed Linked With Premature Death in Kidney Disease Patients
April 18, 2013 — Kidney disease patients who have slower walking speed on physical performance tests seem to be more burdened by their disease than patients who perform well on lower extremity physical performance ... > full story -
Reducing the Pain of Movement in Intensive Care
April 17, 2013 — Monitoring pain and providing analgesics to patients in intensive care units (ICUs) during non-surgical procedures, such as turning and washing, can not only reduce the amount of pain but also reduce ... > full story -
The Doctor Won't See You Now? Study: US Facing a Neurologist Shortage
April 17, 2013 — Americans with brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis (MS) who need to see a neurologist may face longer wait times or have more difficulty ... > full story -
Hair Analysis Reveals Elevated Stress Hormone Levels Raise Cardiovascular Risk
April 17, 2013 — Hair strands contain valuable information about senior citizens' stress levels that can be used to determine an individual's cardiovascular disease risk, according to a recent ... > full story -
Paper-Thin Skin Patch Collects Vitals: E-Health Made Easier and More Comfortable
April 16, 2013 — The future of health care could be found in a tiny, paper-thin skin patch that collects vital information. The Bio-patch sensor is inexpensive, versatile and, best of all, comfortable to ... > full story -
The Power of Cocoa Polyphenols Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
April 12, 2013 — Epidemiological studies have indicated that dietary habits and antioxidants from diet can influence the incidence of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's ... > full story -
Older People May Be at Greater Risk for Alcohol Impairment Than Teens
April 11, 2013 — An acute dose of alcohol may cause greater impairment in coordination, learning and memory in the elderly than in young people, according to a new study. Researchers said the findings have profound ... > full story
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