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Focused Ultrasound as Tool to Treat Tremors and Depression

Focused Ultrasound as Tool to Treat Tremors and Depression

In the last few years focussed ultrasound as tool to treat tremors and depression has emerged successfully. A recent CNN article summarized this in detail. Focussed ultrasound treatment uses sound waves that are highly focussed. This can burn tissue, including brain tissue, to remove
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2-3 Cups of Coffee a Day Reduce Kidney Damage

2-3 Cups of Coffee a Day Reduce Kidney Damage

A new study found that 2-3 cups of coffee a day reduce kidney damage. 14,207 adults ages 45 – 64 were followed for a median period of 24 years. The researchers concentrated on the onset of acute kidney disease and on the consumption of coffee. They found there were 5 categories: 27% n
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Focal Ultrasound An Important New Treatment Modality

Focal Ultrasound An Important New Treatment Modality

A new Canadian technology developed at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, Ont. labeled focal ultrasound an important new treatment modality. Most recently it drew attention because Paul Hudspith, a 52-year-old engineer from King City, Ont. received treatment for a brain tumor. He has rec
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Light-Activated Drug May Treat Parkinson’s Disease

Light-Activated Drug May Treat Parkinson’s Disease

Research has shown that a new light-activated drug may treat Parkinson’s disease.  At least research has found it to be successful in mice. Now trials will show whether this is also the case in humans. The investigative drug MRS7145  is able to block a protein, called the “adenosine A
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Parkinson’s Disease From Some Statins

Parkinson’s Disease From Some Statins

A recent study showed that you can get Parkinson’s disease from some statins. This news story is a result of this research paper. Researchers looked at  50 million insurance claim cases, and they identified 22,000 people living with Parkinson’s disease . Of these 2332  had a new
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