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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.
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A View From the Lighter Side of Parkinson's: Parkinsaw is an imaginary community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for people with Parkinson's Disease. John Bjork, a member of the Parkinson's Information Exchange Network, describes their life with the disorder.Awakenings: Information on Parkinson's disease, patient support groups, research, physicians, and medical news. Supported by EPDA president Mary Baker and sponsored by drug manufacturer Hoffmann-La Roche. Site requires frames.
Barb's Cues on Parkinsons Disease: The world's top FREE web host and web tool provider. Get a website, guestbook, counter, forum, calendar, or over 20 other FREE interactive web tools!
Caregiver Information: Sponsored by the National Parkinson Foundation. Primarily for care givers to people with this disease. Includes a discussion forum. A detailed look at the early and advanced stages of this disease.
eMedicine Health - Parkinson Disease: Parkinson disease (PD) is an age-related deterioration of certain nerve systems, which affects your movement, balance, and muscle control. Parkinson disease is one of the most common movement disorders, affecting ...
Forum: Qualitative Social Research: Forum: Qualitative Social Research is a multilingual online journal. Its main aim is to promote discussion and cooperation between qualitative researchers from different countries and disciplines.
International Health News: Comprehensive review of the latest research into Parkinson's disease with emphasis on prevention and complementary and alternative treatments
James, A Site about Parkinson's Disease: This web site is about Parkinson's Disease; what it is, where you can get support, what you can do to fight its effects, and how the Internet can help. It is a project of the Adrienne Coles Memorial Trust.
Living Alone With Parkinson's Disease: PD Parkinsons Disease Alternatives Caregivers, PD Aids, Tips Parkinsons disease tremors rigidity neurologist living alone with parkinson's disease and Stem cell research and cell destruction.
Martin's Web Site: MartinPurchase.org.uk is a personal website about Martin who lives in Scotland and was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The site contains information, advice and articles on Parkinson's disease.
Mayo Clinic: Parkinson's Disease: Parkinson's disease — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this progressive movement disorder.
MEDLINEplus: Parkinson's Disease: Parkinson's Disease
Medtronic.com: Medtronic neurological products include neurostimulation systems, drug delivery systems, neurosurgical implant devices, surgical access products, and diagnostic and therapeutic systems for chronic pain and neurologic, urologic, and gastrointestinal disorders.
My Parkinson's Disease - Part 1: What is it like to be a physician and diagnosed with this disease? Dr. David Cram explores his experience with PD in this AgeNet series.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Parkinson's disease information compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
NYU Medical Center Department of Neurosurgery: Hoehn and Yahr staging of Parkinson's disease with brief points on each.
P-I-E-N-O Archive Treasures: The Parkinsn Archive Treasures are a collection of articles, studiesand drug database for the student, doctor, Parkinson's patient, and caregiver.
Parkinson's Disease: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative central nervous system (CNS) disorder characterized by uncontrolled body movements, rigidity, tremor...
Parkinson's Disease - Hope Through Research: An informational booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Parkinson's Disease Control: Parkinson's Disease information. Articles, webcasts and transcripts about treatment and diagnosis of Parkinsons Disease symptom.
Parkinson's Disease: New Treatments Slow Onslaught of Symptoms: New therapies can help ease the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but treatments currently on the market can neither replace the faulty nerve cells that cause the disease nor stop it from progressing.
Parkinson's Information: The Parkinson's Disease Information web site offers resources and information for individuals living with Parkinson's Disease. Included here are articles and information concering quality of life issues.
Parkinson's Recovery Project: Information on treatments for Parkinson's Disease using Asian medicine, including acupuncture
Parkinson's Unity Walk: Annual event in New York City's Central Park, to increase awareness of PD and to raise funds for research. Register online to participate or support a walker.
PD Index: PD INDEX: A directory to Parkinson's disease information on the Internet.
Study of Anti Depressants in Parkinson's Disease: study of antidepressant medication in patients with Parkinson’s disease
The Facts about Parkinson's Disease: Parkinson's disease symptoms are the result of the loss of brain cells that produce dopamine, a chemical messenger that transmits impulses from one nerve cell to another.
The Greenes of Western Australia: Detailed information about this disease by Dennis Greene, a member of the Parkinson's Information Exchange Network. He has included some of his poetry and a look at the family history is also provided.
The Kitchawan Parkinson's Site: Non-profit and dedicated to helping raise awareness, including information on PD and its treatment.
Wake Forest University School of Medicine: Internet Links on Parkinson's Disease with emphasis on surgical treatments from the Department of Neurosurgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
WebMD Health: A consumer health site for Parkinson's Disease. Includes a caregiver section.
YoungParkinsons: Personal site of Tom Berdine, diagnosed at 33. Learn about parkinson's disease and its symptoms. Includes a message board and links to news.
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