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Two Defective Proteins Conspire to Impair Nerve Cell's 'Powerhouse' in Alzheimer's Disease
May 13, 2011 — Two proteins that are abnormally modified in the brains of patients with Alzheimer disease collude, resulting in ill effects on the crucial energy centers of brain cells, according to new ... > full story -
Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment Common in 'Oldest Old' Women
May 9, 2011 — Mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and their subtypes are common in the "oldest old" women, which includes those 85 years of age and older, according to a new ... > full story -
One in Seven Strokes Occurs During Sleep, Many Go Without Clot-Busting Treatment
May 9, 2011 — Approximately 14 percent of all strokes occur during sleep, preventing many from getting clot-busting treatment, according to a new ... > full story -
iPhone App Can Diagnose Stroke as Easily as Medical Computer Workstation, Study Finds
May 9, 2011 — New research from Canada shows that doctors can make a stroke diagnosis using an iPhone application with the same accuracy as a diagnosis at a medical computer workstation. This technology can be ... > full story -
Age Alone Should Be Used to Screen for Heart Attacks and Strokes, Say Experts
May 4, 2011 — Using age alone to identify those at risk of heart disease or stroke could replace current screening methods without diminishing effectiveness, according to a groundbreaking ... > full story -
Blood Test for Alzheimer's: Study Identifies Procedure That Detects Early Stages
May 4, 2011 — A new blood test that will diagnose Alzheimer's disease may soon hit the market, thanks to an innovative new study. The findings have characterized a unique biochemical diagnosis, which identifies ... > full story -
Susceptibility-Weighted Imaging Can Improve Detection of and Treatment for Stroke Patients
May 4, 2011 — A new study shows that susceptibility-weighted imaging is a powerful tool for characterizing infarctions (stroke) in patients earlier and directing more prompt ... > full story -
Young Adults' Beliefs About Their Health Clash With Risky Behaviors
May 2, 2011 — Nine out of 10 Americans between ages 18-24 believe they're living healthy lifestyles -- yet most eat too much fast food, drink too many alcoholic and sugar-sweetened beverages and engage in other ... > full story -
Tracking Down Early Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease
April 28, 2011 — In Parkinson’s disease, the human body generates antibodies to combat the amyloid-producing protein alpha synuclein early in the course of the disease. A simple blood test that measures these ... > full story -
The Doctor Will See All of You Now? Group Doctor Visits May Be Feasible for Parkinson's Disease
April 27, 2011 — Group appointments where doctors see several people for a longer time may be feasible for Parkinson's disease, according to a new ... > full story
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