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Five 'Sudden Symptoms' of Stroke: Recognizing These Could Save a Life – Even a Young Life
May 2, 2013 Quickly recognizing the signs of stroke and seeking immediate medical care from stroke specialists can minimize the effects of the disease or even save a life. Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of ... > full story -
Exercise Proves to Be Ineffective Against Care Home Depression
May 2, 2013 Researchers have shown that exercise is not effective in reducing burden of depression among elderly care home ... > full story -
No Link Between Anesthesia, Dementia in Elderly
May 1, 2013 Elderly patients who receive anesthesia are no more likely to develop long-term dementia or Alzheimer’s disease than other seniors, according to new research. The study analyzed thousands of ... > full story -
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
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