March 12, 2010
Enhance National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported research to improve health, spur economic growth and innovation and science. American Heart Association patient advocates and researchers today delivered that message to members of Congress during the association’s Research Saves Lives Fly-In Lobby Day. Many heart disease and stroke survivors have benefited from advances as a result of NIH-supported research. However, despite progress and promising research opportunities, there is still no cure for heart disease or stroke…
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March 12, 2010
Wilson disease is an inherited condition that causes the body to retain excess copper. The liver of a person who has Wilson’s disease does not release copper into bile as it should. As the copper builds up in the liver, it begins to damage the organ.
After enough damage, the liver releases the copper directly into the bloodstream, which carries the copper throughout the body. The copper buildup leads to damage in the kidneys, brain, and eyes. If not treated, Wilson’s disease can cause severe brain damage, liver failure, and death.
What are the symptoms of Wilson disease?
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March 12, 2010
Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (D-RI) was honored last night by the American Psychological Association for his advocacy work and legislative accomplishments on mental health issues. The APA presented Kennedy with the 2010 Outstanding Leadership Award, given annually to a member of Congress who has prominently championed the goals of professional psychology. “Congressman Kennedy has been a tireless crusader of mental health rights,” says Katherine C. Nordal, PhD, APA executive director for professional practice…
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March 12, 2010
“Health care reform takes center stage Thursday as President Obama and top congressional Democrats work behind closed doors to nail down a final agreement,” CNN reports. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., hosted a “meeting of the entire House Democratic caucus in the morning,” while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid plans to hold a news conference that will “build public momentum by framing the issue in more personal terms.” Reid told reporters today that he believes progress is being made. ”‘I really believe the goal we’ve been seeking for a long time of health care reform is going to be done. We don’t have… Continue reading
March 11, 2010
Researchers have new insight into the relationship between Parkinson’s disease and smoking. Several studies have shown that smokers have a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. A new study published in the March 10, 2010, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, shows that smoking for a greater number of years may reduce the risk of the disease, but smoking a larger number of cigarettes per day may not reduce the risk.
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