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Vaccine for Alzheimer’s diseas

... protein deposits in mouse brains -the other major indicator of Alzheimer’s diseases. The pharmaceutical company Elan, based in Dublin, Ireland, is poised to begin human clinical trails of a potential treatment based on the vaccine. Nearly one in ten people over the age of 65 suffers the dementia by Alzheime...

Drink grape juice for health

...elet activity (i.e. greater inhibition) is another indicator of healthy cardiovascular function....

Keep guilt off

...munoglobulin A (IgA). This substance is used as an indicator of the health of the body's immune system. The students rated sex 8.9 out of 10 for pleasure and just 1.6 for guilt; eating scored 9 for pleasure and 6 for guilt; drinking and watching television both scored 7 for pleasure and 5 for guilt.According ...

Way to monitor blood pressure

...lood pressure measured during exercise is a better indicator of heart disease risk than blood pressure taken at...nd diastolic pressure (bottom figure) - was a good indicator of the health of the coronary arteries. The higher the pulse pressure during exercise, the less able...

Drug abuse leads to long standing changes in the brain

...reduced glucose metabolism can be a very sensitive indicator of brain damage and an early indicator of neurodegenerative disease. To their surprise, the researchers saw a marked overall increase in ...

Photographs for Diagnosis

...milar blood vessels in the retina should be a good indicator of these changes. "We assume the changes in the vessels on the retina are the same as any in the brain, " says researcher Larry Hubbard. The team photographed the retinas of 10 358 people and monitored their health for three years. They found that ...

Photographs as a parameter

...milar blood vessels in the retina should be a good indicator of these changes. "We assume the changes in the vessels on the retina are the same as any in the brain, " he says. The team photographed the retinas of 12000 people and monitored their health for four years. They found that people with 'blots' or na...

Shapely sperm-a valuable indicator of fertility

According to a study, shapely sperm is the best indicator of a man's fertility, that rewrites the standards for analyzing semen samples. According to Dr. Dav Guzhik, chairman of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Cleavland, every treatment for infertility depends upon first establishing what's ...

Prefiguring Alzheimer's disease

Mild memory loss is often an indicator of Alzheimer's disease and is connected to the same brain pathology. There has been a lot of controversy over the implications of mild cognitive decline the loss of memory and certain other aspects of mental function,// like problem solving and plann...

Pancreatic Cancer may be linked to Diabetes

...r early before they have symptoms. This becomes an indicator for further diagnosis. Chari and others were careful to note that the research does not suggest diabetes causes the cancer, but instead said it presents further evidence that the pancreatic cancer is likely already established and the cancer may act...

Photographs as a parameter

...milar blood vessels in the retina should be a good indicator of these changes. "We assume the changes in the vessels on the retina are the same as any in the brain, " he says. The team photographed the retinas of 12000 people and monitored their health for four years. They found that people with 'blots' or na...

Identifying brain lesions with impaired consciousness

... indicative that systolic blood pressure is a good indicator for diagnosing brain lesions in patients with impaired consciousness. This means doctors may now have a better way// to estimate patients, as opposed to using expensive and time-consuming imaging technology. Researchers studied the vital signs of 45...

How to arrest cough

...y indicate a serious bacterial infection - another indicator for a doctor's care....

Recognizing heart risk in dialysis patients

...ion and has already been shown to be a significant indicator of heart disease. Meanwhile, low levels of albumin suggest malnutrition. The researchers suggest that such simple blood tests could be a useful way of recognizing those on dialysis who are at high risk of a cardiac event and hence can be helped to av...

New heart disease marker

...in blood has been believed to be the most powerful indicator of heart disease. More risk of heart disease is as...e that apolipoprotein B levels are a more accurate indicator of who is most at risk of heart disease than cholesterol levels. They also say that the apolipoprote...

Periodontal disease and oral cancer may be linked

...n the measure of gum detachment from the teeth, an indicator of the presence of periodontal disease. They were then observed for the// presence of oral tumors, precancerous lesions and other problems in the oral cavity. Researchers concluded that those with periodontal disease were four times more likely to ha...

Heart disease diagnosed by dentist?

...sk for heart attacks. A sore or painful jaw is one indicator of heart disease, notes the Academy of General Dentistry. There's also a connection between gum disease and heart problems. "I've helped patients with heart conditions by diagnosing dental problems// that were causing local infections," said Dr. E. M...

Methamphetamine Users Found To Suffer From Mood Disorders

...o measure cerebral glucose metabolism, which is an indicator of brain function. Researchers measured the glucose metabolism in seven areas of the brain, which are known to regulate emotion, motivation and behavior. Results of the study show methamphetamine users had abnormal activity in regions of the brain ...

Low Protein Levels A Possible Indicator For A Miscarriage

...involved in the immune system could be a potential indicator for a miscarriage.// Approximately 10 percent to 15 percent of pregnancies end in a miscarriage. Currently there are no treatments to prevent a miscarriage and no markers to identify women at high risk for one. Macrophage inhibitory cytokine 1 (MIC...

The Link Between Diabetes and Colon Cancer

...the plasma concentration of C-peptide, which is an indicator of insulin production. Researchers say their data not only supports the hypothesis that elevated long-term insulin production is one underlying mechanism to link dietary and lifestyle risk factors with colorectal cancer risk, but also provide a st...

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