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Researchers Levitate Object at a Microscopic Scale
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500
Magicians have long created the illusion of levitating objects in the air. Now researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Harvard University have actually levitated an object, suspending it without the need for external support.
NIDA Releases a New Research Report on Comorbidity of Addiction and other Mental Illnesses
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:15:00 -0500
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, today released a research report, Comorbidity: Addiction and Other Mental Illnesses, summarizing the state of the science regarding the complex relationship between substance abuse and other mental disorders.
Addressing Substance Abuse and Comorbidities among Military Personnel, Veterans, and Their Families: A Research Agenda
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:45:00 -0500
There is growing concern that military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are experiencing a range of difficulties, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and alcohol and drug abuse.
CNN.com - Health
Risks cited for elective C-sections before week 39
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:34:22 -0500
When mothers-to-be and their doctors schedule repeat elective Caesarean sections before the 39th week of pregnancy, the baby is up to twice as likely to experience serious respiratory problems and other complications, according to a study published Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Steps to trim calories and waistline
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:23:06 -0500
Losing weight and getting healthy isn't easy, but it's often the little things that add up over time. Here are some things you may want to avoid and some you should include in your diet if your resolution is to lose weight and feel fine in 2009.
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Researchers Levitate Object at a Microscopic Scale
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500
Magicians have long created the illusion of levitating objects in the air. Now researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Harvard University have actually levitated an object, suspending it without the need for external support.
NIDA Releases a New Research Report on Comorbidity of Addiction and other Mental Illnesses
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:15:00 -0500
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, today released a research report, Comorbidity: Addiction and Other Mental Illnesses, summarizing the state of the science regarding the complex relationship between substance abuse and other mental disorders.
Addressing Substance Abuse and Comorbidities among Military Personnel, Veterans, and Their Families: A Research Agenda
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:45:00 -0500
There is growing concern that military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are experiencing a range of difficulties, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and alcohol and drug abuse.
CNN.com - Health
Risks cited for elective C-sections before week 39
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:34:22 -0500
When mothers-to-be and their doctors schedule repeat elective Caesarean sections before the 39th week of pregnancy, the baby is up to twice as likely to experience serious respiratory problems and other complications, according to a study published Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Steps to trim calories and waistline
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:23:06 -0500
Losing weight and getting healthy isn't easy, but it's often the little things that add up over time. Here are some things you may want to avoid and some you should include in your diet if your resolution is to lose weight and feel fine in 2009.
Sites:
Dementia: Overview and fact sheet on dementia from the Merck Medical Manual.Multi-infarct or Vascular Dementia: Multi-infarct dementia information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Dementia Research Center (ADRC): Center dedicated to understanding brain aging and dementia through research, education and treatment.
Alzheimer's Association: Latest information on dementia, drug trials, research, support and education.
Binswanger's Disease: Binswanger's Disease information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Butler Hospital Memory Disorders Program: The Butler Hospital Memory & Aging Program is located in Providence, RI, USA and is affiliated with the Brown Medical School. The Memory & Aging Program aims to assist individuals with memory problems and their families. The Program provides state-of-the-art assessment and treatment of memory dis...
Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research (CNDR): Information on Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases for patients, families, physicians and researchers.
Definition - Dementia: From a dictionary of terms pertaining to memory processes.
Dementia - from BUPA: BUPA health information factsheet - dementia can cause the loss of the ability to remember, think and reason
Dementia Advocacy and Support Network International: Dementia Advocacy and Support Network International (DASNI) is a worldwide organization by and for those diagnosed with dementia, working together to improve our quality of life.
Dementia Voice: Dementia Voice is the Dementia Services Development Centre for the Southwest of England. We provide information, training and consultancy services to professional carers in the field of dementia care
Dementia.com: Dementia.com - Information on causes, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of dementia and alzheimer's diseases aimed to medical healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers
Dementia: Diagnosis and Treatment: Dealing with Dementia
Dementia: Not Always Alzheimer's: Dementia occurs in Alzheimerâs — but Alzheimerâs is not the only possible cause.
Dementias: Hope Through Research: Information on Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and other types of dementia compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
eMedicine Health - Dementia Overview: Dementia is a decline of reasoning, memory, and other mental abilities (the cognitive functions). This decline eventually impairs the ability to carry out everyday activities such as driving; household chores; ...
Ethnic Elders Care: Offers care giver resources for Alzheimer's, senior health and ethnic elders with dementia., Offers care giver resources for Alzheimer's, senior health and ethnic elders with dementia.
Kingshill Research Centre: An information resource for dementia sufferers and their carers - Kingshill Research Centre's Web Site
Kuru Disease: An explanation for Kuru disease, a brain rotting disease found only in a remote part of New Guinea.
Memory Center - University of Chicago: Information on dementia from the highly esteemed Memory Center at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Signpost Journal: Dementia, Alzheimer's, Elderly Mental Health, Journal for informal caregivers and Professionals aimed at service development towards improved quality of life
The Clive Project: Care and support for younger people (under 65 years of age) with dementia (early onset dementia) and Alzheimer's Disease, and their families.
Treatment of Agitation in the Elderly with Dementia: Provides information for the medical practitioner dealing with the elderly who have dementia: discusses assessment,treatment, dosing, safety and continued management.
Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute: Dementia Diagnostic Clinics: A list of Wisconsin-specific care and diagnostic centers.
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