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Brain Fitness Reduces Risk of Onset of Depressive Symptoms

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Brain fitness exercise can reduce the risk of depression, according to a study just published in the Journal of Gerontology (Psychological Sciences). Clinical depression in older adults contributes to higher risk for poor health outcomes and complica...

Early treatment of systemic onset JIA with anakinra restores the IL-18 response

Copenhagen, Denmark, Friday 12 June 2009: First line treatment with anakinra (an interleukin-1 (IL-1) receptor antagonist), results in a 'good' clinical response (ACRp90) in patients newly diagnosed with systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SoJIA), and restores the deficient IL-18 respons...

Genetic marker may predict early onset of prostate cancer

ORLANDO (May 15, 2009)Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers have identified a genetic marker that is associated with an earlier onset of prostate cancer in Caucasian men who have a family history of prostate cancer. If the data are confirmed, the marker may help clinicians personalize prostate cance...

Novel gene predicts local recurrence in early onset breast cancer

HOUSTON - A newly discovered gene known as DEAR1 is mutated in breast cancer and is an independent predictor of local recurrence-free survival in early-onset breast cancer, a research team headed by scientists at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center reports in the journal PLoS Med...

New Young Onset Parkinson's Disease Web Site Goes Live

The American Parkinson Disease Association Becomes Only Major Parkinson's Organization to Launch Web Site Exclusively for People with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., April 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Parkinson Disease Association's (APDA) National Young Ons...

Young Onset Parkinson Conferences: A First-Ever Collaboration

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) and the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) Announce Plans to Co-Sponsor a Series of Young Onset Parkinson Conferences; First to be held in Dallas, Texas, October 2009 MIAMI , March 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Parkins...

Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Positive Results of its Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Ganaxolone as Adjunctive Therapy in Adults With Partial Onset Seizures

BRANFORD, Conn., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it met its primary endpoint for its Phase 2 clinical trial investigating the safety and efficacy of ganaxolone as adjunctive therapy in adults with partial onset seizures, a type of epilepsy. In this trial...

Umbilical cord protein analysis detects early onset infection

Yale School of Medicine researchers have identified proteins associated with early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS), a stealthy bacterial infection linked to premature birth, illness and death. Using protein analysis, the researchers have found the biomarkers that can provide key information on how EO...

Is rapid transition through menopause linked to earlier onset of heart disease?

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 27, 2009) - An evaluation of 203 women as part of the multifaceted Los Angeles Atherosclerosis Study (LAAS) found that those who transitioned more quickly through menopause were at increased risk for a higher rate of progression of "preclinical atherosclerosis" narrowing of arte...

Gene may lead to early onset of brain tumor

ST. PAUL, Minn. People with a particular gene variant may be more likely to develop brain tumors, and at an earlier age, than people without the gene, according to a study published in the January 27, 2009, print issue of Neurology , the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. ...

US FDA Approves 30-Minute Onset of Action for Focalin(R) XR, Bringing Potential Benefits to ADHD Patients During Early Morning Period

Data indicate Focalin XR provides rapid and significant improvements in attention, behavior and academic productivity at 30 minutes post-dose Early onset of effect may help with school preparation in the morning as well as potentially improving academic productivity for children with ADHD ...

Keppra XR(TM) Offers Convenient Dosing For People With Partial Onset Seizures

-- Online survey shows people living with epilepsy often miss a dose of their antiepileptic drug -- UCB continues to build on the company's commitment to patients living with epilepsy through the launch of Keppra XR(TM) (levetiracetam) extended-release tablets -- Keppra XR(TM) is one of ma...

Researchers report periodontal disease independently predicts new onset diabetes

August 6, 2008 -- Periodontal disease may be an independent predictor of incident Type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. While diabetes has long been believed to be a risk factor for periodontal infections, this is the first st...

50 percent of recent onset RA patients become free of signs and symptoms within 36 weeks

Paris, France, Wednesday June 11th 2008: At least 50% of recent onset rheumatoid arthritis patients achieve remission (a state free of signs and symptoms) within 36 weeks when following a systematic approach of step-up DMARD treatment in combination with tight control, according to results of a st...

Lithium chloride slows onset of skeletal muscle disorder

Irvine, Calif., March 18, 2008 -- A new UC Irvine study finds that lithium chloride, a drug used to treat bipolar disorder, can slow the development of inclusion body myositis, a skeletal muscle disease that affects the elderly. In the study by scientists Frank LaFerla and Masashi Kitazawa, mic...

New study suggests link between environmental toxins and early onset puberty in girls

Cincinnati, February 6, 2008 Although scientists have speculated over the negative effects of environmental toxins for years, new data suggest that certain environmental toxins may disrupt the normal growth and hormonal development of girls. Some of these toxins, such as the mycoestrogen zearale...

UCB Announces FDA Filing for lacosamide in the Treatment of Partial Onset Seizures in Adults with Epilepsy

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing the New Drug Application (NDA) for the use of lacosamide as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures in adults with epilepsy. ATLANTA, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- UCB announced today that the U.S. Food and Dru...

Labopharm To Present Poster On Onset Of Analgesic Effect Of Once-Daily Tramadol At Congress Of The European Society Of Regional Anaesthesia And Pain Therapy

- Article Discussing Analgesic Efficacy of Labopharm's Once-Daily Tramadol Published in Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - - Company Secures Marketing Partner for Once-Daily Tramadol in Israel - LAVAL, QC, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Labopharm Inc. (TSX: DDS; NASDAQ: DDSS)...

Fat Builds Up in Hearts Before Diabetes Onset

Technique giving researchers static image of beating heart could be new screening tool TUESDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Fat starts to build up in the hearts of pre-diabetic people before either diabetes or heart disease symptoms appear, according to a new study. Researchers at the Univer...

Gene May Help Predict Timing of Alzheimer's Onset

Discovery of TOMM40 adds to understanding of disease development SUNDAY, July 12 (HealthDay News) -- A gene that may offer a highly accurate prediction of the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and the age at which people will begin to show symptoms has been identified by U.S. rese...

Beer Drinking May Speed Pancreatic Cancer Onset

Other alcohol also boosted the risk, as did smoking, study found WEDNESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy smoking and drinking, especially beer, may hasten the onset of pancreatic cancer, according to researchers who presented their data Tuesday at the Digestive Disease Week 2008 co...

Less education may lead to delayed awareness of Alzheimer's onset

Jan. 23, 2008 -- A review of epidemiological data has found evidence that people who spend fewer years in school may experience a slight but statistically significant delay in the realization that they're having cognitive problems that could be Alzheimer's disease. Scientists at the Alzheimer'...

Mother’s Age Of Puberty Onset May Affect Childre

According to a report published in PLoS Medicine journal by Cambridge researchers, several factors are affected by the age at which a woman first menstruates.// These are her children's growth rate during childhood, final height and risk of obesity in later life. Researchers from the Medi...

DHA in Diet Helps Delay Onset of Alzheimer's

California – A kind of Omega-3 fatty acid called DHA, present in fish, eggs, organ meats, fortified foods and food supplements assists in delaying// the arrival of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists from the University of California conducted a study on mice to investigate the effects of DHA; th...

Juvenile Onset Myopia may Be Due to Parental Refractive Error

Progression of myopia is slower in children who wear a special kind of no-line bifocal lenses than those who wear more conventional lenses// according to a new study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS). The study found that among children with two myopic parents, ...

Inhaled Anesthetics Accelerate the Onset of Neurodegenerative Diseases Like Alzheimer's

Researchers have discovered that common inhaled anesthetics increase the number of amyloid plaques in the brains of animals, which might accelerate// the onset of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Roderic Eckenhoff, MD, Vice Chair of Research in the University of Pennsylvania's Dep...

Fetal Heart-Cell Enzyme and Onset of Heart Failure

In almost all forms of heart failure, the heart begins to express genes that are normally only expressed in the fetal heart//. Researchers have known for years that this fetal-gene reactivation happens, yet not what regulates it. Now, investigators at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medici...

Bird Flu Danger Renewed With The Onset Of Migration Season

With the onset of migration season this winter, officials fear that there may be an increase in cases of avian flu virus H5N1 in Egypt and in other parts of the world. // Egyptian Health Ministry has urged on taking the necessary precautions well in advance on account of this new surge. The stra...

Scinetists Alert to Onset of Pandemic through Bird flu Mutations to Humans

Comparison of influenza viruses found in birds with the avian virus that have infected human hosts has revealed key genetic changes to researchers indicating pandemic strains// of bird flu. The research has been reported in the Nov. 16 issue of the journal Nature which illustrates the genetic...

Early Onset of Atherosclerosis Reported in Obese Children

Atherosclerosis is a condition that causes clogging and narrowing of the arteries, due to deposition of substances like fat on their walls. //Over a period of time, the plaque build–up may block the blood flowing in. Such hardening of arteries usually happens in adults. But, Canadian research...

Stress brings about early onset of puberty

According to researchers, stress among youth associated with parental separation and absentee fathers may accelerate puberty//. The researchers at the John Moores University in Liverpool have found that the failure of politicians, teachers and at times parents in recognizing the physical and em...

Physical Activity and Weight Management, Checks Onset of Arthritis

Atlanta: Researchers in Atlanta have reiterated that knocking off a few pounds and engaging in regular physical activity may prevent onset of arthritis//. Doctors found nearly 31% of the obese suffered arthritis along with 21 percent of overweight adults against only 16% of arthritis sufferers from...

Memory loss may portend onset of dementia

A study conducted at Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, New Hampshire has shown that even if tests for memory loss among old people is normal//, yet this could be one of the earliest signs of the onset of dementia. Dr. Andrew Saykin and his associates with the help of MRI tests investigate...

Sensors placed at home capable of signaling onset of early signs of dementia in elderly

Portland: An Oregon Health & Science University study has demonstrated that motion and door sensors placed in elders' homes can assist in keeping// a tab on the pattern of activity associated with memory changes, which make up the initial signs of onset of dementia. The study results, which were ma...

GLEWS - A Worldwide System to Alert Onset of Animal Diseases that are a Threat to Humans

The FAO, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have initiated a global system called the Global Early Warning and Response// System (GLEWS), which is capable of forewarning the transmission of animal diseases to humans. Dr Bernard Vallat, Direc...

Decaffeinated Coffee Might Protect Against Adult Onset Of Diabetes

According to a study, coffee, especially decaffeinated could offer protection against the late, or adult onset of diabetes//. The report on the study that was conducted by the University of Minnesota has explained that they have no definite clue as to what might be causing the apparent effect...

Environmental Factors Trigger Onset of Diabetes

Recent research has further confirmed the theory that environmental factors such as common infections may be a trigger for diabetes //in children and young adults. The authors of the study, from Leeds and Newcastle Universities and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, carried out a sophistic...

Gene Mutation May Influence Age at Onset of Parkinson's Disease

CHICAGO - The number of mutations in a gene previously found to be associated with early-onset Parkinson's disease may influence the age at which the condition develops; even individuals who carry just one mutated //copy may be more susceptible to Parkinson's disease, according to a report in the J...

Placental Protein Leads To The Onset Of Preeclampsia - Researcher Finds

A new study by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), in collaboration with a research team from The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, has confirmed //the previous findings that elevated levels of the sFlt1 placental protein leads to the onset of preeclampsia and also a sec...

Obesity in Kids Increases the Risk of Early Onset of Type-2 Diabetes

There is an alarming rise in obesity among city kids in Britain, increasing their susceptibility to diabetes. // According to researchers, only 37% of the urban kids really walk to school as compared to 67% of the children in the suburban areas. Nearly 47% of the kids spend almost 4 hrs seden...