Latest Aging-associated diseases Stories

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale concluded a record-breaking fundraising season benefitting the Alzheimer's Association. The nation's largest operator of senior living communities raised more than $750,000 - well beyond its goal as a Platinum National Team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's(®) 2012 fundraising season, a 50 percent increase over the more than $500,000 the company raised in 2011. In 2010, Brookdale collected nearly $500,000, bringing the company's...

Interim Data from REDUCE-HTN Clinical Program Presented Today at EuroPCR PARIS, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today reported interim data from the REDUCE-HTN clinical program, which demonstrated a significant and sustained reduction in the blood pressure of patients treated with the Vessix(TM) Renal Denervation System. Data on the first 41 subjects enrolled in the REDUCE-HTN clinical program were presented today at the annual EuroPCR...

A drug commonly used to treat depression and anxiety may improve a stress-related heart condition in people with stable coronary heart disease, according to researchers at Duke Medicine. Compared with those receiving placebo, people who took the antidepressant escitalopram (sold as Lexapro) were more than two-and-a-half times less likely to have mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia (MSIMI), a heart condition brought on by mental stress. The findings, published in the May 22/29, 2013...

This book is the culmination of over 50 years of experience with the world of dementia. The book’s six sections explore topics basic to caregivers developing their own techniques and approaches to managing the day-to-day care of their loved ones. Albuquerque, New Mexico (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Barbara Michels, author of “The Alzheimer’s Journey…A Practical Perspective for Caregivers” has over 50 years of experience in the world of dementia. Over 25 years was the process of losing...

Clinical Data on CERE-120 (AAV-NRTN) Presented at the 16th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene and Cellular Therapy (ASGCT) SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceregene, Inc. today announced additional efficacy data from a secondary analysis of its double-blind, randomized, controlled Phase 2b clinical study of CERE-120 (AAV-neurturin). CERE-120 is a gene therapy product designed to deliver the neurotrophic factor neurturin, for Parkinson's disease. This exploratory...

In the future, joint replacement surgery might be avoidable Scientists at Johns Hopkins have turned their view of osteoarthritis (OA) inside out. Literally. Instead of seeing the painful degenerative disease as a problem primarily of the cartilage that cushions joints, they now have evidence that the bone underneath the cartilage is also a key player and exacerbates the damage. In a proof-of-concept experiment, they found that blocking the action of a critical bone regulation protein in...

Resources available to help family caregivers determine their risk and minimize negative health effects before they escalate OMAHA, Neb., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Instead Senior Care(® )network, the leading global provider of in-home non-medical care services for seniors, today announced the release of two new resources that aim to help family caregivers determine their risk for caregiver distress, and to minimize key health effects that are associated with...

- Use of Corus® CAD Led to a Statistically Significant Reduction in Additional Cardiac Testing - PALO ALTO, Calif., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CardioDx, Inc., a pioneer in the field of cardiovascular genomic diagnostics, today announced the publication of the IMPACT-CARD (Investigation of a Molecular Personalized Coronary Gene Expression Test on Cardiology Practice Pattern) trial in Critical Pathways in Cardiology. This prospective study conducted at Vanderbilt University Medical...

BrainTrain, Inc., announces the release of four new computerized “brain gyms” for adults. BrainTrain’s Memory and Attention Gyms can be used in conjunction with easy-to-use brainwave biofeedback training. Richmond, VA (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 BrainTrain, Inc., is proud to announce the release of four new computerized “brain gyms” designed specifically for adults. BrainTrain’s Memory and Attention Gyms are unique in that they can be used in conjunction with easy-to-use brainwave...

Medicare patients aged 65 and older who underwent cataract surgery had a lower risk of hip fracture one year after the procedure when compared with patients with cataracts who did not have cataract surgery. Mechanicsburg, PA (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Medicare patients aged 65 and older who underwent cataract surgery had a lower risk of hip fracture one year after the procedure when compared with patients with cataracts who did not have cataract surgery, according to a study published in The...