Body Protheses May Last for More than 150 Years

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[10/03/2010] Current body protheses do not last more than 10 - 15 years. After this time, the operation has to be repeated in order to change prothesis. Researchers have now found a way of producing a prosthesis that could last more than 150 years.  Body Protheses May Last for More than 150 Years - read more

Gestational Diabetes: Be Aware of Risks for Mother and Baby

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 [10/03/2010] Two to three times more pregnant women may soon be diagnosed and treated for gestational diabetes, based on new measurements for determining risky blood sugar levels for the mother and her unborn baby. Gestational Diabetes: Be Aware of Risks for Mother and Baby - read more

Special Diet May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s

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 [08/03/2010] A Mediterranean diet may help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, according to a study released by the American Academy of Neurology. Special Diet May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s - read more

Use of Feeding Tubes in Dementia Patients

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[08/03/2010] Researchers from Brown University and Harvard Medical School are calling for improved decision-making in the use of feeding tubes for hospitalized nursing home residents with advanced dementia. Use of Feeding Tubes in Dementia Patients - read more

Auditory Input Helps Word Learning in Deaf Children

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 [05/03/2010] Learning words may be facilitated by early exposure to auditory input, according to research presented by the Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine. Auditory Input Helps Word Learning in Deaf Children - read more

Exercise Helps Protect Brain of MS Patients

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[03/03/2010] Highly fit multiple sclerosis (MS) patients perform significantly better on tests of cognitive function than similar less-fit patients, a new study shows. Exercise Helps Protect Brain of MS Patients - read more

High Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Diabetes Risk in Elderly

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 [03/03/2010] Middle aged and elderly people with high levels of vitamin D could reduce their chances of developing heart disease or diabetes by 43%, according to researchers at the University of Warwick. High Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Diabetes Risk in Elderly - read more

Treadmill Training Could Help Tots Walk

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[01/03/2010] Using a treadmill could help infants with prenatal complications or who were injured at birth walk earlier and better, according to a University of Michigan researcher. Treadmill Training Could Help Tots Walk - read more

Video Games May Combat Depression in Older Adults

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 [01/03/2010] Research suggests a novel route to improving the symptoms of subsyndromal depression (SSD) in seniors through the regular use of "exergames" – entertaining video games that combine game play with exercise. Video Games May Combat Depression in Older Adults - read more

Elderly at Risk of Elevator-Related Injuries

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 [26/02/2010] Older adults are more likely to use elevators than stairs or escalators. While elevators are one of the safest forms of transportation, they can pose a real danger for the aging population. Elderly at Risk of Elevator-Related Injuries - read more