Study suggests loss of 2 types of neurons -- not just 1 -- triggers Parkinson's symptoms
... unable to synthesize norepinephrine and that have trouble releasing dopamine properly, they observed symptoms of Parkinson's disease including resting tremor, hunched posture and deficits in coordinated movement. These results indicate that having a normal complement of dopamine neurons is not enough for no...Regulator of lipid metabolism ensures high quality breast milk
...ed that mice lacking PPAR in endothelial cells had trouble rearing their newborns. Although the mothers seemed perfectly normal, the nursing offspring soon stopped growing and lost their hair, says Wan. It took us some time to figure out what was going on. If the pups were given anti-inflammatory drugs suc...Grandparents, older adults encouraged to seek help for a sleep disorder
...st vulnerable. Many older adults often have more trouble falling asleep than persons in other age groups. ... day are not part of normal aging. Those who have trouble sleeping are advised to see a sleep specialist at a facility accredited by the AASM. Be prepared t...Theory of facial aging gets a facelift from UT Southwestern researchers
...ications in helping plastic surgeons target facial trouble areas and use injectible fillers to add volume to individual sections of the face. It could also aid in developing new and improved cosmetic and reconstructive surgery techniques, Dr. Rohrich said. Understanding how fat is compartmentalized will al...Study says normal but out-of-control enzyme may be culprit that signals some cells to become cancer
... genes, called oncogenes, generally dont cause any trouble until mutations occur in them. ...Personal comments by physicians distract from patient needs
...e right age to be dating, I guess. So lets see. No trouble urinating or anything like that" Although occasionally it might be useful for physicians to answers inquiries from patients about their personal life or to comment on a specific topic raised by a patient, such discussions generally should be ver...New survey uncovers how insomnia affects job performance and safety
...; 32.10% had difficulty staying asleep, 12.52% had trouble falling asleep, and 55.38% suffered from a combination of both symptoms. To our knowledge, this is the first study looking at how insomnia in healthcare professionals affects their job performance. The findings revealed that insomnia is attributed ...E/Tablet technology may provide benefits to patients, researchers
...atment, or whether they bruise more easily or have trouble sleeping." The researchers also speculate that the E/Tablets were able to elicit more information on sensitive subjects, such as a patient's sex life because working with them affords a certain amount of privacy that patients don't believe they hav...TV ads may spur more stroke victims to get help sooner
... the word sudden overlaid sudden weakness, sudden trouble speaking, sudden vision problems, sudden severe headache, sudden dizziness. A voiceover encouraged viewers to call 9-1-1 or their local emergency number if they experienced any symptoms. Researchers took a random telephone poll of 1,000 Ontarians ag...Researchers find deadly prescription drug effects 6 years before FDA
...icine. They swoop in to investigate early signs of trouble years before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) takes notice. A new study by Bennett, the A.C. Buehler Professor in Economics and Aging at Northwesterns Feinberg School of Medicine, and a hematologist and oncologist at Northwestern Memorial Hos...Scientific breakthrough for naprapathy
Naprapathy works better on back and neck trouble than recommended and proven effective advice from doctors, according to a new study from Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet. The study is the first major investigation into naprapathy and opens up possibilities for its integration into...To get blood pressure under control, combination of medicines may be best
... But studies have found that patients often have trouble taking the multiple medications they need. As a result, many companies have developed combination pills. The ACCOMPLISH data suggest these combination tablets have the potential to improve control rates to over 80 percent. ACCOMPLISH stands for Avo...Faster and better emergency response through satellite telecoms
... need to carry large amounts of heavy equipment to trouble spots. A pan-European solution HEWS works by setting up a communication network via satellite to survey and monitor risk indicators. It allows communication between teams in the field and with command centres. Data from many locations can be ...Gender, ethnic differences may hamper eating disorder diagnosis
...led with severely restricted food intake can spell trouble just as surely as the more familiar binging and purging cycles seen in girls. Even though the National Eating Disorders Association estimates that approximately 10 percent of people diagnosed with eating disorders are male, alert parents of boys can ...Depression among retired NFL players: Rates mirror the general public, but pain compounds symptoms
...ere depression were 11 times more likely to report trouble sleeping than those rated as not depressed or mild...prescribed medication, alcohol or other drugs, and trouble with the transition to life after football. Participants in the survey also reported barriers to s...Strong marriage helps couples deal with tempermental baby
... a child who cries a lot, cries intensely, and has trouble adjusting to new situations and new circumstances," she said. The study involved 97 couples from Illinois who were expecting a baby (two-thirds of them were having their first child). About three months before the child was born, the couples part...Low education predicts lower quality of life for prostate cancer patients
... such as the VA, men with less education have more trouble understanding educational materials about prostate cancer, its treatment, and post-treatment management, which in turn may lead to poorer disease management, greater worry, and greater difficulty adjusting to life as a cancer survivor. If thats th...Drugs for Parkinson's disease may ease stroke-related disability
...ean the patient had spatial neglect and was having trouble noticing the stimuli. Patients who promptly noticed left-side stimuli could report that perception by reaching to their unimpaired right side. Of 29 patients tested, six were able to respond promptly to left-side stimuli, suggesting they had mot...American College of Physicians releases new patient education resources
...eep), it could be insomnia. It is normal to have trouble sleeping now and then, Alguire said. Over time, ho... lead to serious problems such as daytime fatigue, trouble concentrating, bad moods, poor work performance, and depression. Fortunately, there is a lot you can...Residents in disaster areas face medication adherence dilemmas
... enough medicine and ran out; 15 percent reported trouble getting their prescriptions filled after the disaster; 30 percent reported a medication change post-disaster for reasons that could have included a change in their condition or cases in which they had no medication or prescriptions when they evacuat...