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Parkinson's discovery could lead to earlier diagnosis

(Medical Xpress)—A new study could help earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, after a Malaysian researcher working for Newcastle University in the UK identified that even early in the disease people experience symptoms.

Parkinson's & Movement disorders created Apr 18, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

ECT can restore quality of life for some severely depressed patients

Patients whose severe depression goes into remission for six months following electroconvulsive therapy report a quality of life similar to that of healthy individuals, researchers say.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Symptoms and care of irregular heartbeats differ by gender

Women with atrial fibrilation have more symptoms and lower quality of life than men with the same heart condition, according to an analysis of patients in a large national registry compiled by the Duke Clinical Research Institute.

Cardiology created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Parkinson's can lead to anxiety and other non-motor symptoms, even early on

While movement problems are the main symptom of Parkinson's disease, a new study shows that even early in the course of disease people frequently experience many non-motor symptoms such as drooling, anxiety and constipation. ...

Parkinson's & Movement disorders created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Gastric bypass surgery just as effective in teenagers as in adults

Teenagers with severe obesity can benefit from gastric bypass surgery just as much as adults. A study by Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden and Karolinska Institutet, Sweden found that 81 teenagers lost ...

Overweight and Obesity created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Golden age of prostate cancer treatment hailed as fourth drug in two years extends life

The head of one of the UK's leading cancer research organisations has hailed a golden age in prostate cancer drug discovery as for the fourth time in two years results are published finding a new drug can significantly extend ...

Cancer created Aug 15, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Denosumab superior to zoledronic acid for breast cancer patients with bone metastases

Treatment with denosumab resulted in a greater reduction in skeletal-related events in patients with breast cancer that spread to the bones compared with zoledronic acid, while also maintaining health-related quality of life, ...

Cancer created Aug 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A cup of joe may help some Parkinson's disease symptoms

While drinking caffeine each day does not appear to help improve sleepiness among people with Parkinson's disease, it may have a benefit in controlling movement, according to new research published in the August 1, 2012, ...

Parkinson's & Movement disorders created Aug 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A quarter of our very elderly have undiagnosed treatable heart problems, research reveals

The very oldest in our society are missing out on simple heart treatments which can prolong and improve their quality of life, Newcastle heart experts say.

Cardiology created Jul 24, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Above-normal weight alone does not increase the short-term risk of death: study

An evaluation of national data by UC Davis researchers has found that extra weight is not necessarily linked with a higher risk of death.

Health created Jul 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Sleep improves functioning in Parkinson's patients, but reasons remain elusive

Some Parkinson's patients report that their motor function is better upon awakening in the morning, which is contrary to what would be expected after a night without medication. This phenomenon, known as sleep benefit, has ...

Parkinson's & Movement disorders created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

For advanced prostate cancer, new drug slows disease

A new medication proved effective in slowing the spread of metastatic prostate cancer, while helping to maintain the quality of life, in patients with advanced disease. The phase 3 study was unblinded midway, allowing patients ...

Cancer created Jun 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers discover gene that leads to severe weight gain with antipsychotic treatment

Antipsychotic medications are increasingly prescribed in the US, but they can cause serious side effects including rapid weight gain, especially in children. In the first study of its kind, researchers at Zucker Hillside ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Stopping the spread of a deadly childhood bone cancer

Many children with the bone cancer, osteosarcoma, die after the tumor spreads to their lungs. In a critical step toward finding a way to stop metastasis, researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center say ...

Cancer created Apr 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Children with mild traumatic brain injury appear more likely to have postconcussion symptoms

Children with mild traumatic brain injuries appear more likely to have persistent postconcussion symptoms, including cognitive complaints such as inattention and forgetfulness, which can affect quality of ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast