News tagged with balance problems
Dantrolene protects neurons from Huntington's disease
Huntington's disease (HD) is characterized by ongoing destruction of specific neurons within the brain. It affects a person's ability to walk, talk, and think - leading to involuntary movement and loss of muscle co-ordination. ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Nov 25, 2011 |
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Improved stepladder design may decrease injuries
Stepladders, a household product used by thousands of people every day, are a surprisingly common cause of injury. In 2009, more than 187,000 Americans visited the hospital after sustaining stepladder injuries, many of which ...
Jun 28, 2011 |
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New drugs target delay of Huntington's symptoms
(Medical Xpress) -- McMaster researchers have discovered a new drug target that may be effective at preventing the onset of Huntington's disease, working much the same way heart medications slow the progression of heart disease ...
May 31, 2011 |
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The Medical Minute: Stroke awareness
A stroke is sudden brain injury caused by a sudden vascular (blood vessel) compromise. There are two major types of strokes. An ischemic stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked by clot or other debris. ...
Medicine & Health / Cardiology
May 30, 2011 |
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Popular sleep medicine puts older adults at risk for falls, cognitive impairment
Adults who take one of the world's most commonly prescribed sleep medications are significantly more at risk for nighttime falls and potential injury, according to a new study by the University of Colorado ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Jan 13, 2011 |
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Astronaut balancing act: Training to help explorers adapt to a return to gravity
Astronauts returning from challenging long-duration missions face one more challenge when they get back to Earth - standing up and walking.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Dec 09, 2009 |
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Mind out of balance, body out of balance
Many of the 40 million American adults who suffer from anxiety disorders also have problems with balance. As increasing numbers of children are diagnosed with anxiety, Tel Aviv University researchers have discovered that ...
Jan 22, 2009 |
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