Arthritis Drug Success With Alzheimer's Prompts Calls For More Investment In Research

A private clinic in California, USA, appears to be getting dramatic reductions in dementia symptoms by injecting an arthritis drug called etanercept into the neck of Alzheimer's patients.

A New Animal Model For Machado Joseph Disease Involves Yet Another Brain Area In The Disorder

Machado Joseph disease (MJD) is a neurodegenerative disorder associated with deposits of an aberrant form of the protein ataxin-3 in the brain. The disease is also fatal and the most common hereditary motor neurodegenerative disease in many countries.

Study Shows Once-Yearly Reclast Better Than Risedronate At Increasing Bone Mass In Patients With Osteoporosis Caused By Glucocorticoids

New data show that a once-yearly infusion of Reclast (zoledronic acid) Injection 5mg was significantly better than risedronate at increasing bone mass in patients with osteoporosis caused by glucocorticoids, commonly known as steroids3. These medications are widely used to treat inflammatory conditions but can cause bone loss and osteoporosis1.

Doctor's Offices Can Help Stem Narcotic Painkiller Abuse

Every day, thousands of doctors around the United States walk a tightrope stretched between their duty to help patients in pain -- and the risk of abetting illegal and life-destroying drug addiction and dependence, and losing their medical license for doing so.

UMDF Statement On The Connection Between Mitochondrial Disease And Autism

The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation released the following statement from its executive director and CEO, Chuck Mohan, in light of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee's (NVAC) meeting of its Vaccine Safety Working Group and recent published reports of possible links between mitochondrial disorders and autism.

New Procedure In Diagnosing Small Bowel Disorders Proves Efficient And Effective

Sonoenteroclysis, a new sonographic method in evaluating and diagnosing small bowel disorders is an effective alternative to the usual method of barium enteroclysis, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India.

Radiation Beneficial For Older Breast Cancer Patients

A breast cancer patient's age alone should not determine whether or not she receives standard breast-conservation treatments, including a lumpectomy and radiation therapy; however, if additional health problems (comorbidities) are present, treatments should be individualized based on age and the type.

MRI Changes Breast Cancer Treatment Choice; Increases Time To Treatment

More than a quarter of breast cancer patients who had an MRI examination before their initial surgical treatment had their treatment change, according to a study out of Yale University School of Medicine.The study included 110 who had an MRI examination before treatment and 374 who did not undergo an MRI examination.

Extremely Low Dose CT Coronary Angiography Shows Promise In Assessing Cardiac Function

Extremely low dose CT coronary angiography can be used to measure cardiac function and has the potential for use when other commonly used examinations are limited, a preliminary study indicates.

Tips To Protect Voice And Hearing

As spring and summer bring an increase in outdoor activities, this is the right time of year to be more aware of speech and hearing issues. Typical recreational activities can increase exposure to potentially damaging problems.Experts in the audiology and speech pathology department at The Methodist Hospital in Houston have a few tips to keep your speech and hearing in working order.