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Apathy common in dementia patients with brain changes
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 02, 2009 |
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Dementia patients with a certain type of changes in their brain's white matter are more likely to be apathetic than those who do not have these changes, reveals a patient study carried out by the Sahlgrenska Academy and Sahlgrenska ...
When East meets West: Why consumers turn to alternative medicine
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2009 |
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Alternative health remedies are increasingly important in the health care marketplace. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research explores how consumers choose among the many available remedies.
More pain means real gain in complex regional pain syndrome treatment
Nov 12, 2009 |
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The saying "more pain, more gain" may be true for those already in terrible pain due to a chronic and debilitating condition, contrary to received wisdom. For those with Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), working ...
Research shows Tai Chi exercise reduces knee osteoarthritis pain in the elderly
Oct 29, 2009 |
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Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain. ...
Exercise reduces fatigue in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
Oct 14, 2009 |
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Supervised exercise programmes that include high and low intense cardiovascular and resistance training can help reduce fatigue in patients with cancer who are undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy or treatment for advanced disease. ...
Alternative medicine use increasing for patients suffering with chronic rhinosinusitis
Oct 05, 2009 |
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A new study suggests that a growing segment of patients are turning to complementary and alternative medical therapies to help treat the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).
Platelet-rich plasma: Does it work?
Oct 01, 2009 |
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Platelet -rich plasma (PRP) is currently used as an alternative treatment method for several common orthopaedic-related sports medicine conditions. According to a new study in the October issue of the Journal of the American Ac ...
Health staff and relatives underestimate chronic pain experienced by nursing home residents
Sep 17, 2009 |
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Relatives and healthcare staff find it hard to diagnose pain levels in nursing home residents accurately, especially if they are cognitively impaired with illnesses such as dementia or unable to speak, according to a study ...
Sudden death during sport: Education to improve survival rates
Sep 01, 2009 |
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More widespread availability of defibrillators and education of the general public could boost survival rates fourfold amongst athletes suffering cardiac arrest, a study has found. In less than half of cases, a bystander ...
Inventor Demonstrates Humanoid Robot's Latest AI Abilities (w/ Video)
Technology / Computer Sciences
Aug 25, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- In August 2007, Le Trung invented Aiko, a Yumecom, or "Dream Computer Robot." Although it took only a month and a half to build Aiko's exterior, the artificial intelligence software has been ...
Scientists help explain effects of ancient Chinese herbal formulas on heart health
Aug 18, 2009 |
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New research at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston suggests that ancient Chinese herbal formulas used primarily for cardiovascular indications including heart disease may produce large ...
Americans spent $33.9 billion out-of-pocket on complementary and alternative medicine
Jul 30, 2009 |
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Americans spent $33.9 billion out-of-pocket on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) over the previous 12 months, according to a 2007 government survey1. CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, p ...
Definitely, not your mother's maternity ward
Jul 21, 2009 |
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At Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, Minn., women can now give birth in rooms with whirlpool tubs and wi-fi. At Fairview Southdale in Edina, Minn., new moms can hire a massage therapist or a portrait photographer.
Review: DJ gadget feature-filled, but not easy
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 24, 2009 |
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(AP) -- I've always secretly wanted to learn to DJ, so I was excited to develop my skills on the awkwardly named Pacemaker portable DJ system. After spending some time determining the difference between a ...
How adolescent girls manage stress
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Greater influence over everyday life, emotional support, and cultural and recreational activities help to enable teenage girls to withstand stress. Those were the results of a dissertation from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University ...
