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Parkinson's Disease Information Added To NIHSeniorHealth Web Site
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0700
More than half a million Americans suffer from Parkinson's disease, a brain disorder that leads to tremor and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination. Although not a normal part of aging, Parkinson's occurs most often among people 60 and older, and the risk increases with age. Older adults now can visit the NIHSeniorHealth Web site to learn more about Parkinson's disease here.
Grants To Expand Disease-Focused Stem Cell Research Received By Einstein And Montefiore
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The Empire State Stem Cell Board has awarded research planning grants to Albert Einstein College of Medicine and to Montefiore Medical Center. The grants, totaling $238,000, are part of $2 million in grants announced by State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D.
Fluorescent Proteins In The Brain Light Up During Individual Action Potentials Making It Possible To Track Nerve Cell Communication
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0700
Thought processes made visible: An international team of scientists headed by Mazahir Hasan of the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg has succeeded in optically detecting individual action potentials in the brains of living animals.
AMT Obtains License To Amgen's GDNF Gene To Develop Treatment For Parkinson's Disease With AMT's Proprietary Gene Therapy Platform
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT), a leader in the field of human gene therapy, announced that it obtained a license from Amgen to use their GDNF gene for the development of a gene therapy treatment for Parkinson's disease. The combination of this gene with AMT's proprietary adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy platform could potentially allow the development of an effective, long-term treatment for this progressive and crippling disease.
Novel Mechanism To Reduce Nervous System Inflammation Identified By Researchers
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0700
Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have discovered a new way to limit inflammation caused by the activation of microglia - key immune cells in the brain. Although the role of such cells is to "clean up damage" after injury, they often worsen the damage by releasing toxic inflammatory factors.
Pitt Researchers Identify An Underlying Cause Of Pneumonia Common In Parkinson's Disease Patients
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0700
Impaired coordination between breathing and swallowing may be the underlying cause of aspiration pneumonia in patients with Parkinson's disease, report researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in a recent issue of the journal Dysphagia. At least half of all Parkinson's patients report having difficulty swallowing, and a higher percentage show swallowing abnormalities on X-ray tests.
Harvard Medical Research: Aging
Modifiable Factors Associated With Long Life
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:00:01 -0500
A healthy lifestyle during the early elderly years—including weight management, exercising regularly and not smoking—may be associated with a greater probability of living to age 90 in men, as well as good health and physical function. Additional topics at Aging More consumer-oriented research news at Consumer information
Coverage Improves Health and Reduces Heart Complications
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:41:02 -0500
A 12-year study of over 7,000 Americans shows that individuals without health insurance experience a dramatic improvement in their subsequent health trends when they become eligible for Medicare at age 65. Additional topics at Aging More consumer-oriented research news at Consumer information
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Parkinson's Disease Information Added To NIHSeniorHealth Web Site
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0700
More than half a million Americans suffer from Parkinson's disease, a brain disorder that leads to tremor and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination. Although not a normal part of aging, Parkinson's occurs most often among people 60 and older, and the risk increases with age. Older adults now can visit the NIHSeniorHealth Web site to learn more about Parkinson's disease here.
Grants To Expand Disease-Focused Stem Cell Research Received By Einstein And Montefiore
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The Empire State Stem Cell Board has awarded research planning grants to Albert Einstein College of Medicine and to Montefiore Medical Center. The grants, totaling $238,000, are part of $2 million in grants announced by State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D.
Fluorescent Proteins In The Brain Light Up During Individual Action Potentials Making It Possible To Track Nerve Cell Communication
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0700
Thought processes made visible: An international team of scientists headed by Mazahir Hasan of the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg has succeeded in optically detecting individual action potentials in the brains of living animals.
AMT Obtains License To Amgen's GDNF Gene To Develop Treatment For Parkinson's Disease With AMT's Proprietary Gene Therapy Platform
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT), a leader in the field of human gene therapy, announced that it obtained a license from Amgen to use their GDNF gene for the development of a gene therapy treatment for Parkinson's disease. The combination of this gene with AMT's proprietary adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy platform could potentially allow the development of an effective, long-term treatment for this progressive and crippling disease.
Novel Mechanism To Reduce Nervous System Inflammation Identified By Researchers
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0700
Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have discovered a new way to limit inflammation caused by the activation of microglia - key immune cells in the brain. Although the role of such cells is to "clean up damage" after injury, they often worsen the damage by releasing toxic inflammatory factors.
Pitt Researchers Identify An Underlying Cause Of Pneumonia Common In Parkinson's Disease Patients
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0700
Impaired coordination between breathing and swallowing may be the underlying cause of aspiration pneumonia in patients with Parkinson's disease, report researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in a recent issue of the journal Dysphagia. At least half of all Parkinson's patients report having difficulty swallowing, and a higher percentage show swallowing abnormalities on X-ray tests.
Harvard Medical Research: Aging
Modifiable Factors Associated With Long Life
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:00:01 -0500
A healthy lifestyle during the early elderly years—including weight management, exercising regularly and not smoking—may be associated with a greater probability of living to age 90 in men, as well as good health and physical function. Additional topics at Aging More consumer-oriented research news at Consumer information
Coverage Improves Health and Reduces Heart Complications
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:41:02 -0500
A 12-year study of over 7,000 Americans shows that individuals without health insurance experience a dramatic improvement in their subsequent health trends when they become eligible for Medicare at age 65. Additional topics at Aging More consumer-oriented research news at Consumer information
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Abuse of the Elderly: Elder abuse definitions and prevention.Aging Well Village: Health and wellness for mature adults seeking to start or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Nutrition, fitness, healing, medications, and safety.
Dr. Ann Steiner's Medical Information Sheet: Ann Steiner, Ph.D., MFT, Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, professional speaker, trainer and writer, who specializes in individual, couples and group therapy with the medically ill.
Elder Suicide: What home care, hospice, adult day care, ALFs, and SNFs can do about the problem.
Florida Health Consultants: Florida Health Consultants is your Geriatric Care Management specialist. We offer a complete range of services to ensure that your loved one receives the care that he she deserves. Our staff are trained professionals that enjoy the work they do with the senior population. We have important ties i...
Growing Old, But Keeping Fit: Chapter from the free online book, How to Get the Best Medical Care - A Guide for the Intelligent Patient
Life Alert: Life Alert alarm provides medical home emergency protection. 1-800-360-0329 Independent living for senior citizens with Life Alert. Life Alert ® advertised on TV and in AARP magazine.
Lifeline Systems: Lifeline is the most secure personal medical alert emergency response service for seniors and caregivers, helping elderly and disabled live with greater independence. Trusted partner of hospitals, doctors, nurses and caregivers.
Maintaining Mental and Emotional Health as You Age: Seniors are at risk from conditions such as depression, anxiety and drug and alcohol addiction. If diagnosed these conditions can be treated successfully.
Making your Home Safe for Seniors: our senior years.com is striving to be the most complete website for senior citizens, future seniors, and those who care for them. It is carefully edited, written and maintained by registered nurses who have extensive experience in the field of caring for seniors.
Mind Works: MIND WORKS is a program to promote mental fitness founded by Connie Lynch, Ph.D.
Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse: Institute for Human Development, Life course and Aging, University of Toronto. Facts, organization history.
Peele: Environmental range of radical ideas for approaching seemingly insoluble social problems concerning drugs, alcohol, and behavior for seniors.
Safe Driving for Older Adults: Conducting an assessment of driving habits and skills is one way to assemble some objective data regarding driving safety.
Safety Link: Personal response service that links clients with family, friends or emergency services in times of need.
Senior Drivers: Offers a driving refresher and fitness tips for seniors using streaming video. Includes travel hints, latest traffic safety news, links, and quizzes.
Senior Health Advisor: Falls: Discussion of the risks, causes and prevention of falls.
Senior's Health Canada: Guide to government of Canada's services for seniors and their families.
Seniors And Food Safety: FDA/CFSAN's information on preventing foodborne illness.
Seniors/Aging News and Articles: The latest seniors, aging news headlines throughout the day, every day
The Center for Social Gerontology: TCSG is a non-profit research, training and social policy organization dedicated to promoting the individual autonomy of older persons and advancing their well-being in society.
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