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MRI shows brain atrophy pattern that predicts Alzheimer's
Using special MRI methods, researchers have identified a pattern of regional brain atrophy in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) that indicates a greater likelihood of progression to Alzheimer's disease. The findings are published in the online edition of Radiology. view more (2009-02-10)
Cystic fibrosis clinical study patients show less lung function decline
Although cystic fibrosis patients in clinical trials had more severe illness, worse lung function, a lower weight level and more respiratory infection than non-participants, their involvement in research studies resulted in less lung function decline over a 7-year period. view more (2006-01-03)
Spring fishing season arrives... and with it, amphibian diseases
Waterdogs, they're called, these larvae of tiger salamanders used as live bait for freshwater fishing. view more (2009-04-08)
Elders' stereotypes predict hearing decline
Older people who have negative stereotypes about the elderly have a greater chance of hearing decline, researchers at Yale School of Medicine report in the March issue of Journals of Gerontology. view more (2006-03-01)
Friendly farming could halt Orkney hen harrier decline
Loss of preferred hunting habitat has been identified as the most likely cause of decline in Orkney's hen harrier population, according to recent research. Speaking at the British Ecological Society's Winter Meeting, being held at the University of York on 18-20 December 2002, Dr Arjun Amar of the Game Conservancy Trust will say: "Despite the... view more... (2002-12-09)
Bariatric surgery linked to reduced blood pressure at 18 months after surgery
The prevalence of hypertension (high blood pressure) appears to decline and remain low after bariatric surgery, and blood pressure drops the most among patients who had untreated hypertension before the procedure, according to a study in the March issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2006-03-21)
Vitamin B does not slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's
A clinical trial led by Paul S. Aisen, M.D., professor of neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, showed that high-dose vitamin B supplements did not slow the rate of cognitive decline in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer disease. view more (2008-10-15)
Less severe first heart attacks linked to heart disease death reductions
The severity of first heart attacks has dropped significantly in the United States - propelling a decline in coronary heart disease deaths, researchers reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. view more (2009-01-20)
Mount Sinai researchers find phone assessment effective for evaluating cognition in the elderly
Cognitive testing by telephone in elderly individuals is generally as effective as in-person testing, according to a new study by Effie M. Mitsis, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and part of Mount Sinai's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. The study will appear in the International Journal of Geriatric... view more... (2009-09-16)
Decline in blood platelet count associated with increased risk of HIV-related dementia
HIV patients with declining platelet counts appear to be at increased risk for HIV-associated dementia, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2007-09-11)
Wildlife researchers identify impacts of contamination in amphibians
Bill Hopkins, fisheries and wildlife associate professor in Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources, and colleagues doing research at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory and in the field, have demonstrated that amphibians are exposed to contaminants through maternal transfer, as has been proven for other vertebrates. view more (2006-02-22)
Biologists rediscover endangered frog population
For the first time in nearly 50 years, a population of a nearly extinct frog has been rediscovered in the San Bernardino National Forest's San Jacinto Wilderness. view more (2009-07-28)
Shift in bald eagle diet linked to sea otter decline
A newly published study has found that the decline of sea otters along Alaska's Aleutian Islands has forced a change in the diet of a terrestrial predator - the bald eagle. The study demonstrates the extraordinary complexity of marine ecosystems and how far-ranging the impacts can be when there is a population shift in a keystone species like the... view more... (2008-10-03)
Testosterone therapy may help elderly men with mild Alzheimer's disease
Testosterone replacement therapy may help improve the quality of life for elderly men with mild cases of Alzheimer's disease. view more (2005-12-13)
Eye tissue shortage endangers clinical research's future
The future of clinical ophthalmology may be endangered by the decline in the number of human donor eyes provided by U.S. eye banks. view more (2006-07-12)
Omega-3 fatty acids may slow cognitive decline in some patients with very mild Alzheimer's disease
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may slow cognitive decline in some patients with very mild Alzheimer's disease, but do not appear to affect those with more advanced cases. view more (2006-10-10)
Where Have All the Students Gone?
Why are the number of students studying soil science as a major declining across the United States? view more (2008-11-04)
My, what big teeth you had! Extinct species had large teeth on roof of mouth
When the world's land was congealed in one supercontinent 240 million years ago, Antarctica wasn't the forbiddingly icy place it is now. But paleontologists have found a previously unknown amphibious predator species that probably still made it less than hospitable. view more (2008-09-12)
Large Trees Declining in Yosemite
Large trees have declined in Yosemite National Park during the 20th century, and warmer climate conditions may play a role. view more (2009-07-30)
Hip fracture rates decline in Canada
Standardized rates of hip fracture have steadily declined in Canada since 1985, with a more rapid decline between 1996 and 2005 and a more marked decrease among individuals age 55 to 64 years. view more (2009-08-26)
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