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National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases
Study to Examine Early, Inherited Form of Alzheimer's
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:28:00 -0500
Researchers are seeking 300 volunteers with a biological parent with a known genetic mutation causing rare and typically early-onset forms of the disorder to join the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease Network (DIAN) study, a six-year, $16 million study funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
ADHD Medications Do Not Cause Genetic Damage in Children
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:08:00 -0500
In contrast to recent findings, two of the most common medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not appear to cause genetic damage in children who take them as prescribed, according to a new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Duke University Medical Center.
Landmark Study Defines Benefits of Early HIV Testing and Treatment for Infected Infants
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:01:00 -0500
Testing very young babies for HIV and giving antiretroviral therapy (ART) immediately to those found infected with the virus dramatically prevents illness and death, according to a report in the "New England Journal of Medicine". These findings come from the "Children with HIV Early Antiretroviral Therapy" (CHER) study, the first Phase III randomized clinical trial to study the best time to begin ART in infants. Launched in South Africa in July 2005, CHER is sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, and the departments of health of the Western Cape and Gauteng in South Africa.
CNN.com - Health
Five ways to keep Alzheimer's away
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:37:50 -0500
We have some bad news for all you ginkgo biloba fans out there: A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows it doesn't work to stave off Alzheimer's disease as had been previously thought. In this week's Empowered Patient, CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen tells you five things experts recommend to try to keep Alzheimer's at bay.
Looking for hope amid the ashes
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:45:28 -0500
Jonathan Reyes whimpered softly as he and his parents approached what was left of their house, one of more than than 500 structures razed by wildfires raging in Los Angeles County. His parents were anguished about explaining the loss to their son. Any 7-year-old would find such loss devastating, but Jonathan is even more fragile. He has autism.
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Study to Examine Early, Inherited Form of Alzheimer's
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:28:00 -0500
Researchers are seeking 300 volunteers with a biological parent with a known genetic mutation causing rare and typically early-onset forms of the disorder to join the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease Network (DIAN) study, a six-year, $16 million study funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
ADHD Medications Do Not Cause Genetic Damage in Children
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:08:00 -0500
In contrast to recent findings, two of the most common medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not appear to cause genetic damage in children who take them as prescribed, according to a new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Duke University Medical Center.
Landmark Study Defines Benefits of Early HIV Testing and Treatment for Infected Infants
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:01:00 -0500
Testing very young babies for HIV and giving antiretroviral therapy (ART) immediately to those found infected with the virus dramatically prevents illness and death, according to a report in the "New England Journal of Medicine". These findings come from the "Children with HIV Early Antiretroviral Therapy" (CHER) study, the first Phase III randomized clinical trial to study the best time to begin ART in infants. Launched in South Africa in July 2005, CHER is sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, and the departments of health of the Western Cape and Gauteng in South Africa.
CNN.com - Health
Five ways to keep Alzheimer's away
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:37:50 -0500
We have some bad news for all you ginkgo biloba fans out there: A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows it doesn't work to stave off Alzheimer's disease as had been previously thought. In this week's Empowered Patient, CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen tells you five things experts recommend to try to keep Alzheimer's at bay.
Looking for hope amid the ashes
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:45:28 -0500
Jonathan Reyes whimpered softly as he and his parents approached what was left of their house, one of more than than 500 structures razed by wildfires raging in Los Angeles County. His parents were anguished about explaining the loss to their son. Any 7-year-old would find such loss devastating, but Jonathan is even more fragile. He has autism.
Sites:
Alatheia Amputee Rehabilitation Center: Creates Dermatos prosthetics and artificial limbs for amputees- the most lifelike prosthetics for amputees available.American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics: American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics
Amputation and Prosthetics: Developed by high school students. Includes types, procedures, rehabilitation, and causes of amputation, with information about prosthetic limbs and other artificial body parts.
Amputee Coalition of America: Amputee Coalition of America is a national non-profit organization providing extensive resources, peer support, outreach and education to individual amputees, amputee caregivers, limb loss professionals and those dealing with the effects of limb loss.
Amputee Information Network: Includes mailing lists adults and the International Child Amputee Network.
Amputee Resources for Canadian Amputees: Amputee and Disability Resource Directory including Amputee Phantom Pain Support Group, Amp Humor, Stories, News and more for the active or new amputee.
Amputee Web: Paralympics: Amputee and wheelchair athletes' sources, pictures, comprehensive review of links and books related to disability, amputation, rehabilitation.
Amputee-Online.com: Community for people with amputee.
AmputeeConnections: Amputee Connections for offering hope to others facing challenges
Cripworld Guide to Amputation: Cripworld, the online community.
Hemipelvectomy: The Dutch Hemipelvectomy Site, everything about hemipelvectomy (high amputation of the leg). In English, Nederlands & Deutsch.
Kostas Z Foundation: An organization promoting the full participation of the disabled and the issue of accessibility. Information and links to other such organizations.
One Arm Dove Hunt: The Annual One Arm Dove Hunt is the only event for arm amputees in the Nation. Now in its 33rd year, no arm amputee should miss this experience.
Prosthetika.com: Prosthetika is improving the lives of physically disabled people who require artificial limbs and orthopedic braces.
TAS Foundation: We present information and pictures of amputees living with a handicap. We spread knowledge and try to be an inspiration to our readers.
Tips 4 Arm-Amps: Created to show arm amps how to do things one handed, such as using a grungy on the stump to wash a remaining arm.
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