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Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:45:00 -0400
A trio of genome-wide studies -- collectively the largest to date -- have pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods.
Imaging Technique Allows Researchers to Monitor Protein Changes in Mouse Tumors
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:05:00 -0400
A new imaging technique can monitor, in living mice, the HER2 protein found in above-normal amounts in many cases of breast cancer as well as some ovarian, prostate and lung cancers. This new approach, once validated in mice and pending further experiments, could provide a real-time noninvasive method for identifying tumors in humans who express HER2 and who would be candidates for targeted therapy directed against this protein. It may also provide real-time information that will help clinicians optimize treatment for individual patients. The study, published in the July 2009 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, was conducted by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, both parts of the National Institutes of Health.
Dynasty: Influenza Virus in 1918 and Today
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:10:00 -0400
The influenza virus that wreaked worldwide havoc in 1918-1919 founded a viral dynasty that persists to this day, according to scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. In an article published online on June 29 by the New England Journal of Medicine, authors Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Jeffery K. Taubenberger, M.D., Ph.D., and David M. Morens, M.D., argue that we have lived in an influenza pandemic era since 1918, and they describe how the novel 2009 H1N1 virus now circling the globe is yet another manifestation of this enduring viral family.

CNN.com - Health

Police: Hospital worker swiped shots, spread hep C
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:18:42 -0400
A former hospital employee may have exposed hundreds or thousands of surgical patients to hepatitis C when she replaced clean needles filled with the powerful painkiller fentanyl with her own dirty needles filled with saline solution.
Health.com picks top beach, lake getaways
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:47:40 -0400
We know your summer vacation time is precious: You want to land where you can truly relax, breathe fresh air, get in some exercise and eat well -- without breaking the bank. That's why we teamed up with a panel of travel and health experts to help us find the healthiest of the nation's most popular beach and lake towns.

 

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ALS Association - Information about this non-profit health organization that is dedicated solely to the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrigs Disease.
Meta Description: [ The ALS Association encourages scientific research to find a cure for ALS, heightens awareness of the nature of the disease, stimulates volunteerism and activism, and increases awareness of government leaders to encourage support of research and patient care. ]

MDA - Muscular Dystrophy Association - the largest contributor to ALS research and support.

ALS Links.com - A Internet portal for the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis community. Includes the ALS Digest in web format for easy navigation with archives and search engine.
Meta Description: [ Find Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's Disease and Motor Neuron Disease resources from this one Internet directory. ]

ALS Network - serving as a resource and support for PALS, their families and caregivers and to unite with other PALS to educate the public about ALS.
Meta Description: [ To serve as a resource and support for those with ALS Lou Gehrig's Disease or Motor Neurone Disease their families and caregivers. ]

ALS Ride for Life - A comprehensive ALS site.

ALS-MND 60 Minutes Film - The 60 minutes film, is dedicated to the memory of the late Rachel Zeevi, who was the creator's mother who past away in July 2001. Find details about the film, which is in Hebrew with English subtitles.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - ALS is one of the most common progressive disorders of the motor system. Find an introduction including symptoms, diagnosis, cause and therapies.
Meta Description: [ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is one of the most common progressive disorders of the motor system. Annualy 0.6 to 2.4 per 100,000 population become ill with this disease ]

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Sacramento - A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, information and support services to ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) patients and their families.
Meta Description: [ ALS - Lou Gehrig's Disease - Hope through research, Support Through Caring. ]

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Information Page - ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Meta Description: [ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ]

Build-UK - The BUILD project is new, set up to work with people with Motor Neurone Disease, their carers and families to plan services. The project uses 'action research' to record and report members views and arrive at an action plan for change.

Doctor's Guide to ALS - The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with ALS and ALS-related disorders.
Meta Description: [ The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's) Disease and ALS-related disorders. ]

eMedicine Health - Dementia in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig Disease) - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, of ALS and dementia.
Meta Description: [ Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disorder. It affects the part of the nervous system that controls voluntary movements. ALS is sometimes called Lou Gehrig disease, after the famous ... ]

Focus on ALS - Information and inspiration related to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Meta Description: [ Information about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS also known as Lou Gehrig diease. ]

General Practice Notebook - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Clinically-oriented information.

Hope for ALS - Nonprofit corporation dedicated to funding research in the battle against ALS.

International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations - the peak body for national organisations who support people living with ALS/MND.
Meta Description: [ MND has different names in different countries. Also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Lou Gherigs Disease or Maladie de Charcot, MND is a condition which relentlessly destroys the nerves that enable us to control all our movements while leaving the intellect and senses generally unaf... ]

Living with ALS - An online book about living with ALS.
Meta Description: [ Bert Woodard has lived with ALS - Lou Gehrigs Disease - for over 17 years. Bert has shared his experiences, tips, and inspiration in this downloadable pdf manual to help others with ALS or other life threatening disease ]

404 Margit's Internet Corner - My husband Wolfgang, ill himself, developed new software (free for patients) and can operate the computer with ease.

Nursing Tips for People Living with ALS - information on dealing with some of the medical complications faced by ALS patients.

The Angel Fund - Dedicated to increasing awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and based at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Meta Description: [ The Angel Fund supports research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the Day Neuromuscular Research Laboratory at the Massachusetts General Hospital. ]

The Curtis R. Vance Foundation - Information about the organization as well as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ways to improve daily life with ALS, and an opportunity to donate to a worthy cause.

The Roots of ALS - Society for Neuroscience, Brain Briefings.
Meta Description: [ The Society for Neuroscience is a nonprofit membership organization of basic scientists and physicians who study the brain and nervous system. Neuroscience includes the study of brain development, sensation and perception, learning and memory, movement, sleep, stress, aging and neurological and p... ]