1 out of every 3 arthritis sufferers is affected in ability to work
... including absenteeism, reduced productivity, work loss and lower income. Some studies have examined work limitations for people with specific rheumatic conditions, but none have presented a complete picture for the entire spectrum of arthritis in the general population. A new study published in the April...New treatment possibilities for fatal genetic disease
...isease but the Florey researchers have proven that loss of D1 neurons causes many of the fatal diseases disabling symptoms. In Huntingtons disease, the first evidence of damage in the brain occurs in the part of the brain called the striatum; D1 and D2 neurons constitute 90% of neurons in the striatum. ...Radiofrequency ablation effective treatment for inoperable lung cancer
...ts including radiation pneumonia and the permanent loss of lung tissue, said Dr. Dupuy. RF ablation, which uses high-frequency electrical currents to heat and destroy abnormal cells, is performed in a single day as an outpatient procedure, is minimally invasive and has few side effects. In his study, Dr...U of M study identifies factors associated with successful weight loss in teens
...levision are some of the keys to successful weight loss in teens, according to researchers at the Universi...weight." According to the study, successful weight loss for overweight teens averaged 14 percent reduction of their body weight for females and 12 percent r...Blueberries contain chemical that may help prevent colon cancer
...o have shown promise for protecting against memory loss and heart disease. In general, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and grain is recommended by health experts for the prevention of colon cancer. Funding for this study was provided by the National Cancer Institute. ...Study describes action of estrogen in protecting bone
...es have shown that estrogens can prevent both bone loss and reduce the incidence of bone fractures. Our research at the molecular and cellular level suggests that the underlying basis of this protective effect of estrogens involves the prevention of apoptosis in osteoblasts and that the key event in this ...American College of Cardiology and Epocrates deliver customized mobile software to ACC members
...nce measurements, provides recommendations, weight loss guidelines, a Basal Energy Expenditure Calculator and other useful information. Clinical Messaging Alerts Epocrates routinely delivers timely medical news and interesting journal abstracts to cardiologists on their mobile device to keep them up...MIT brace aids stroke recovery
... a stroke, the destruction of brain cells leads to loss of motor function. With painstakingly repetitive exercise therapy, other neurons can take over some of the lost function. Devices such as the MIT-developed robotic brace can help people exploit their neural plasticity--the increasingly recognized abi...Inhibiting blood to save the brain
...e central nervous system, causing symptoms such as loss of balance and muscle coordination, and changes in cognitive function. The disease is marked by loss of myelin, a material that coats nerve fibers. Past studies showed that the destruction of the myel...Educational video increases knowledge but not behavior
..., driving, and face recognition, which can cause a loss of self-esteem, employment, independence and social interaction. Low vision patients experience emotions ranging from depression to despair and might even entertain thoughts about suicide. "And, while many useful assistive devices and adaptive techni...US businesses not prepared for aging workforce
...orkforce may find themselves suddenly faced with a loss of labor, experience and expertise that will be difficult to offset, given the relatively small pool of new workers and the competition for new talent likely to result from so many companies facing the same problem," said Mick Smyer, co-director of t...CryoSat-2 on the road to recovery
...making measurements of our polar environments. The loss of the original CryoSat prevented it contributing to this effort but the exploitation of CryoSat-2 will benefit from the IPY. Although the impact of climate change is expected to be amplified at the poles, it is extremely difficult to determine w...Obesity surgery can lead to memory loss, other problems
ST. PAUL, Minn -- Weight loss surgery, such as gastric bypass surgery, can lead to a vitamin deficiency that can cause memory loss and confusion, inability to coordinate movement, and other problems, according to a study published ...Many Americans at high risk of vision loss do not have access to eye care
...e the number of U.S. adults at high risk of vision loss and assess factors associated with the use of eye ....S. individuals not at high risk of serious vision loss visited an eye doctor and one-third had a dilated eye examination in the past 12 months. "Among th...Comparison of 4 diet plans shows better outcomes for diet with lowest carbohydrate intake
...lems in the United States. National dietary weight loss guidelines (a diet low in calories and fat, high i...nting a spectrum of carbohydrate intake, on weight loss and related metabolic variables in overweight and obese premenopausal women. The diets were Atkins (...Red flag for repetitive stress injuries identified for first time in humans
...now the dramatic impact of RMIs, which cause pain, loss of function and close to a third of missed workdays in the United States, at a cost of $20 billion a year in workers' compensation. In previous studies, the researchers pinpointed these early warning signals in a rat model of RMI. The current stud...Sunny days pose risk of 'flicker illness' for a few airlifted patients
...ny as 5 percent of "normal" subjects experienced a loss of consciousness or seized. Convinced that photosensitivity triggered by spinning rotors, though rare, is an under-recognized and preventable complication of medical air transport one that can be produced even in some patients without previous sei...Task force recommends greater use of exercise testing in chronic disease
...y to exercise leads to further problems, such as a loss of body mass and muscle wasting, and can mean a lower life expectancy for the patient. Clinicians usually attempt to tackle this problem through interventions such as exercise training, drug treatments, additional oxygen or dietary changes, but as ...Aspirin reduces esophageal-cancer risk in people with most-aggressive form of Barrett's esophagus
...re: Loss of heterozygosity (LOH) at 9p and 17p loss on the short arms of chromosomes 17 and 9. Such chromosomal abnormalities inactivate tumor-suppressor genes that are critical for controlling cell growth. DNA content abnormalities (aneuploidy and tetraploidy) the accumulation of cells with grossly......ents such as physical therapy and exercise, weight loss to reduce stress on joints, and heat or cold therapy. If the non-pharmacologic approach does not provide enough pain relief or control of symptoms, we recommend a stepped-care approach when it comes to prescribing drugs," he added. "Take into acco...