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Suboptimal Treatment for Stroke and Dementia, Say Researchers
French Tribune Existence of stroke and dementia as comorbid diagnoses allows medical professionals to prescribe a suboptimal treatment for it, say Canadian researchers. The theory has been stated by a team of researchers, who, after examining data of more than 9000 … 'People with dementia less likely to go home after stroke' Dementia May Impede Stroke Recovery Stroke Plus Dementia May Undermine Care |
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A rich club in the human brain
Jerusalem Post By INDIANA UNIVERSITY Study: Highly connected regions of the brain may connect to other 'rich' areas to exchange information and collaborate; may help uncover more about brain disorders. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Just as the Occupy Wall Street movement has … The 'rich club' that rules your brain |
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World Vegan Day Celebrated Around The World
Huffington Post November 1st is a day for animal rights advocates everywhere, where all things vegan come together for World Vegan Day. Vegans are people who attempt to live without exploiting animals, for the benefit of animals, people and the planet. … Vegetarian Society welcomes newcomers to November dinner meetings Presentation addresses nutritional, social myths on veganism MPs debate World Vegan Day |
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Vikas Sukhatme, MD, Ph.D., presented this lecture as part of the Stephen E. Straus Distinguished Lecture in the Science of Complementary and Alternative Medicine series. Dr. Sukhatme talks about the availability of existing scientifically promising, affordable, and immediately available medical treatments. Traditional medicines have a long history of use and efficacy and offer viable options in addressing other conditions, including cancer. Among these traditions is lifestyle manipulation, specifically dietary adjustments and stress reduction/control, both of which show promise in treating certain forms of cancer. Though more research is needed, Dr. Sukhatme realizes the importance and benefits of studying existing therapies for application to other medical conditions Dr. Sukhatme’s research has spanned numerous basic science and clinical arenas, including the discovery of a family of mammalian transcription factors induced by extracellular growth and differentiation cues, and studies on the function of several genes important in kidney cancer and in polycystic kidney disease. His major current interest is in tumor metabolism and tumor immunology and on “outside-the-box” approaches to therapies for advanced cancer. Dr. Sukhatme is the Victor J. Aresty Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Chief Academic Officer and Harvard Faculty Dean for Academic Programs, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. To view past lectures: nccam.nih.gov
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