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Jul 19, 2008 |
Abstract |
Cardiorespiratory fitness and brain atrophy in early Alzheimer disease - Source: Neurology, July 2008
Increased cardiorespiratory fitness is linked to less brain atrophy in early Alzheimer disease and may moderate a common underlying process that affects both brain atrophy and fitness. [Source: Neurology, July 2008] |
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Jul 18, 2008 |
Abstract |
Simvastatin vs therapeutic lifestyle changes and supplements: Randomized primary prevention trial - Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Jul 2008
Four-month comparison of ‘bad’ cholesterol-lowering results with statin drugs vs. a combo of fish oil & red yeast rice found equivalent benefit - indicating the nutrients are a “promising” alternative for patients who can’t or don’t wish to take statin drugs. [Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Jul 2008] |
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Jul 17, 2008 |
Abstract |
Medication-induced mitochondrial damage and disease – Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food research, July 2008
Dysfunctional mitochondria (the cells’ energy-generators) play a role in migraine, nerve pain, ME/CFS, FM, and many more illnesses, and antioxidant therapies hold promise. This article explains how the mitochondria function, and how many common types of medications are known to damage them. [Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food research, July 2008] |
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Jul 17, 2008 |
Article,ClinicalTrial,Events |
58-center international trial of drug to address diabetes-associated nerve pain and numbness - now recruiting
This study is recruiting more than 300 diabetics with peripheral neuropathy in 19 states and 6 countries. |
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Jul 10, 2008 |
Article |
Ionophore compound (PBT2) reverses Alzheimer’s within days in mouse models - first human trials also promising
Australian brain research collaborative reports that an ionophore compound (PBT2), fed to mice in special tomatoes, reversed Alzheimer's by detoxifying beta-amyloid plaques of zinc and copper, causing the plaques to disperse very rapidly. And recent clinical trials in human AD patients have been promising. |
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Jul 01, 2008 |
Chat |
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 07-02-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 07-02-08 |
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Jul 01, 2008 |
Chat |
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 07-02-08
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 07-02-08 |
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Jul 01, 2008 |
Article,ClinicalTrial,DrugNews,Events |
UCLA – Trial of drug to improve cognition & function in adults with depression, ages 60 and older (not yet recruiting)
This 16-week NIH-sponsored study in Los Angeles – Effectiveness of Methylphenidate in Improving Cognition and Function in Older Adults with Depression - will recruit patients age 60 and older. |
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Jul 01, 2008 |
Article,ClinicalTrial,Events |
NIH Depression Drug Trials Now Recruiting in 13 States
Male and female patients ages 18 to 75 with chronic and/or recurrent major depression are now being recruited for a trial titled Combining Medications to Enhance Depression Outcomes (CO-MED) - sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). |
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Jun 30, 2008 |
Article |
Study suggests as little as one glass of milk a day can cut risk of kidney/heart disease 37%
International Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis tracked eating patterns & a measure of kidney function closely linked to risk of cardiovascular disease. Of 5,042 adults ages 45 to 84, those consuming at least one lowfat milk serving daily averaged 37% better kidney function. |
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