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Caffeine May Serve As Treatment Option For Parkinson's Disease, Says Study

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

Anda Berada di Sini : Dunia Berita 03 Ogos, 2012 16:59 PM Caffeine May Serve As Treatment Option For Parkinson's Disease, Says Study VANCOUVER, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- A new study has found that caffeine may help control movement in people suffering from Parkinson's disease, opening the door to new treatment options for the disease, Xinhua news agency quoted local media Thursday. The study, conducted at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center, was recently published in Neurology, the official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The researchers followed a group of 61 people with Parkinson's. While the control group received a placebo pill, the other group received a dose of caffeine that was the equivalent of between two and four cups of coffee per day for six weeks. People who received caffeine supplements experienced an improvement in their motor symptoms over those who received the placebo, which was due to improvement in speed of movement and a reduction in stiffness, according to author of the study Dr. Ronald Postuma. Although larger-scale studies need to be carried out over a longer period to clarify these caffeine-related improvements, Dr. Postuma said that caffeine should be explored as a … Continue reading →

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Caffeine a treatment option for Parkinson's: study

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

VANCOUVER, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- A new study has found that caffeine may help control movement in people suffering from Parkinson's disease, opening the door to new treatment options for the disease, Xinhua news agency quoted local media Thursday. The study, conducted at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, was recently published in Neurology, the official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The researchers followed a group of 61 people with Parkinson's. While the control group received a placebo pill, the other group received a dose of caffeine that was the equivalent of between two and four cups of coffee per day for six weeks. People who received caffeine supplements experienced an improvement in their motor symptoms over those who received the placebo, which was due to improvement in speed of movement and a reduction in stiffness, according to author of the study Dr. Ronald Postuma. Although larger-scale studies need to be carried out over a longer period to clarify these caffeine-related improvements, Dr. Postuma said that caffeine should be explored as a treatment option for Parkinson's disease. "It may be useful as a supplement to medication and could therefore help reduce patient dosages," Dr. Postuma … Continue reading →

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Brave Fifer Reece, 9, hoping NHS will pay for life-changing op

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

REECE CAMERON was diagnosed with diplegic cerebral palsy, which affects his walking and balance, when he was 18 months old. A BOY of nine is hoping for a life-changing operation that could finally let him play football with his pals. Reece Cameron was diagnosed with diplegic cerebral palsy, which affects his walking and balance, when he was 18 months old. At the moment, Reece, of Kennoway, Fife, has to use splints or a wheelchair to get around. But his family are waiting to hear if the NHS will pay for an operation at a specialist hospital in Bristol to destroy defective nerves in his spine and transform his mobility. Mum Jillian said: It is exciting, but also quite worrying, to wait to find out whether the NHS will help fund his operation. He is a very determined boy and he would just love to be active like his friends that is his dream. He would absolutely love to play football with them. Originally posted here: Brave Fifer Reece, 9, hoping NHS will pay for life-changing op … Continue reading →

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Liberation MS patients demand care

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

The husband of a woman who died of complications from multiple sclerosis is angry MS patients who receive provincially funded liberation therapy treatment in New York state are entitled to follow up care in Saskatchewan, but patients who pay for the treatment out of their own pockets are not. "My wife had the same procedure and so have hundreds of other people in Saskatchewan and all we're asking for is the same thing," Vince Garland said Thursday. For several years, his wife, Roxane, battled MS. The 37-year-old died July 22 from complications that included a bladder infection. Vince said the home care nurses were excellent, but he is frustrated nurse practitioners and doctors aren't part of the home care team. He said that would ease the process of getting lab tests and scans ordered. The couple spent around $40,000 so Roxane could have two liberation treatments in Mexico in 2010 and one in California the next year. The couple didn't expect a cure, but Vince said it was worth the money because Roxane got relief from some symptoms. Michelle Walsh, an MS patient who has gone to Bulgaria and California for treatment, is a friend of Garland and is advocating … Continue reading →

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Sask. MS patients who leave province for Liberation Therapy want equal treatment

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

Vince Garland is angry patients with multiple sclerosis who receive provincially funded Liberation Therapy treatment in New York state are entitled to followup care after the procedure, but not patients who pay for the treatment out of their own pockets. "My wife had the same procedure and so have hundreds of other people in Saskatchewan and all we're asking for is the same thing," Garland said Thursday. For several years, his wife, Roxane, battled MS. The 37-year-old died July 22 from complications that included a bladder infection. Vince said the homecare nurses were excellent, but he is frustrated nurse practitioners and doctors aren't part of the homecare team. That would ease the process of getting lab tests and scans ordered. The couple spent around $40,000 so Roxane could have two Liberation treatments in Mexico in 2010 and one in California the next year. The couple didn't expect a cure, but Vince said it was worth the money because Roxane got relief from some symptoms. Michelle Walsh, an MS patient who has gone to Bulgaria and California for treatment, is a friend of Garland and is advocating for improved treatment. She said by the time Roxane was taken to hospital and … Continue reading →

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15 Year Stem Cell Study Yields Healthy Heart Cells

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

SAN DIEGO - Researchers at a pair of San Diego-based life scienceorganizations announced Thursday the discovery of a molecule that converts stemcells into healthy heart cells, ending a 15-year hunt. The finding, published in Friday's issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell,could lead to new treatments for heart disease. The study was performed atSanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, the Human BioMolecular ResearchInstitute, and ChemRegen Inc. The molecule known as ITD-1 is able to generate an unlimited supply ofheart cells, which would give scientists more heart cells to study in theirresearch, and give physicians healthy cells to use to treat diseased hearts,according to the study. Mark Mercola, director of Sanford-Burnham's Muscle Development andRegeneration Program, said heart disease is the leading cause of death in theU.S., but doctors can't replace damaged heart muscle. "The only way to effectively replace lost heart muscle cells -- calledcardiomyocytes -- is to transplant the entire heart," said Mercola, the seniorauthor of the study. "Using a drug to create new heart muscle from stem cellswould be far more appealing than heart transplantation." Stem cells were targeted for the study because they can self-replicateand convert to other, specialized types of cells. The challenge for scientistsis to discover the signals … Continue reading →

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Stem cell research by local science organizations could lead to new treatments for heart disease

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Researchers at San Diego-based life science organizations have discovered a molecule that converts stem cells into healthy heart cells, possibly setting the stage for therapies that would replace some heart transplants, according to a study published in a scientific journal Friday. The finding published in the journal Cell Stem Cell could lead to new treatments for heart disease. The study was conducted at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, the Human BioMolecular Research Institute, and ChemRegen Inc. The molecule known as ITD-1 is able to generate an unlimited supply of heart cells, which would give scientists more cells to study in their research and give physicians healthy cells to use to treat diseased hearts, according to the study. Mark Mercola, director of Sanford-Burnham's Muscle Development and Regeneration Program, said heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but doctors can't replace damaged heart muscle. "The only way to effectively replace lost heart muscle cells - called cardiomyocytes - is to transplant the entire heart," said Mercola, the senior author of the study. "Using a drug to create new heart muscle from stem cells would be far more appealing than heart transplantation." Stem cells were … Continue reading →

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LGC Leads On European Metrology Research To Ensure Science For A Safer World

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

LGC collaborates to help solve national challenges in key areas of infectious diseases and nanotechnology LGC, the UKs designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurement, is leading two joint research projects (JRPs) funded by the European Metrology Research Programme (EMRP). The two JRPs are being undertaken in collaboration with other leading European National Measurement Institutes and aim to address key challenges through the development of traceable measurement methods to help advance measurement science and technology in healthcare and advanced technologies. The JRP-Coordinator for Metrology for monitoring infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and harmful micro-organisms is Dr Carole Foy, LGCs Principal Scientist for Molecular Biology. The research project aims to develop novel measurement procedures for the rapid diagnosis, surveillance and monitoring of infectious diseases. Infectious diseases, such as influenza, account for over 20% of human deaths globally and for 25% of all morbidity. Accurate and rapid diagnosis, alongside methods for monitoring transmission and spread in the community and resistance to therapeutic agents, are vital for public health protection. Molecular approaches, such as qPCR and sequence analysis, offer the potential to improve the management of infectious diseases through increased speed, accuracy and sensitivity when compared to conventional microbiological methods. However, the … Continue reading →

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Promescent® Featured in World Meeting on Sexual Medicine 2012

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Aug. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Considered by many physicians of sexual medicine as the leading solution for premature ejaculation, Absorption Pharmaceuticals' Promescent will be featured at the SMSNA/ISSM conference in Chicago, August 26-30. Initially introduced at the SMSNA conference in Las Vegas in November 2011, Promescent continues to gain momentum in both the medical community and with men and women in the general public wishing to increase sexual satisfaction. "Because of its effectiveness, we quickly established Promescent as the product of choice for PE by key opinion leaders of sexual medicine," says Jeff Abraham, Absorption's CEO. "We expect a lot of interest from a variety of physicians at the upcoming SMSNA/ISSM conference." There are now over 200 physicians recommending Promescent to their patients who desire to extend their ejaculatory response time. Feedback from these patients and doctors has been overwhelmingly positive. The awareness of this premier PE treatment and its proprietary technology has been further highlighted with recent media coverage that has resulted in a significant consumer response for additional information and product samples. Absorption recently increased its sales team and is currently ramping up its FDA-compliant manufacturing capacity in order to meet … Continue reading →

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WAPS mental health, drug treatment programs OK’d

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

Some teens struggling with drug addictions will have an opportunity this fall to receive school-based treatment and counseling. The Winona Area Public Schools Board on Thursday unanimously approved a proposal from the Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, Winona Senior High School principal Kelly Halvorsen and Miller Mentoring director Cindy Althoff to implement a chemical-dependency and mental-health treatment program this year for high school students. Participants will attend treatment in the morning at the former Central Elementary School building, then return to the high school in the afternoon for a half-day of classes. They will receive academic credit for the morning programming. Hiawatha Valley adolescent counselor Todd Hoffe has said the program is necessary and will create a positive and encouraging environment to help students who are battling substance abuse. I dont even know if there is a program around that looks like this, Hoffe said at a previous board meeting. Its very creative. Its very now. Its very needed. The pilot program, which will serve about six students this fall and could be expanded at a later date, will cost the school district an estimated $25,000. Read the original: WAPS mental health, drug treatment programs OK’d … Continue reading →

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