ORLANDO, Fla., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Scientists at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit today presented scientific findings at the American Association for Cancer Research’s 102nd Annual Meeting 2011 that detail the role of a human tumor suppressor gene and its role in inhibiting prostate cancer metastasis to the bone. Continue reading “Karmanos Scientists Explore Role of Tumor Suppressor Gene in Inhibiting Prostate Cancer Cell Metastasis”
New National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) survey reveals people are hesitant to see their doctor when they show symptoms
MIAMI, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — A recent nationwide survey conducted by the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) revealed 60 percent of Americans would wait to see their doctor if they were experiencing consistent regular tremors — despite the fact that most of those surveyed (81%) recognized that tremors are an early warning sign of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Continue reading “When is it Time to Talk With Your Doctor About Parkinson’s Disease?”
Initiative will bring critically missing medical skills and facilities to Haiti
Study Highlights:
– Death rates after hospitalization for heart failure have declined in recent years for the most elderly patients, while rehospitalizations remain frequent.
– As the U.S. population ages, a better understanding of heart failure in the oldest patients is needed.
DALLAS, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Death rates after hospitalization for heart failure have dropped for veterans age 80 and older, but rehospitalizations remain frequent, according to a study in the American Heart Association journal Circulation: Heart Failure. Continue reading “Death Rates After Hospitalization Down for Oldest Heart Failure Patients”
Nearly 500 O.D.s and Optometry Students Carry AOA’s Pro-Access, Pro-Patient Message Directly to the Offices of Nearly Every U.S. Senator and Congressman
WASHINGTON, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The national spotlight was focused squarely on optometry as nearly 500 doctors of optometry and optometry students from around the country converged on Capitol Hill today as the debate continues over the direction of national health care reform. Optometrists urged Congress to protect and expand access to essential optometric eye and vision care for America’s families, including veterans, working men and women, children and seniors. Continue reading “National Spotlight Focused Squarely on Optometry as Hundreds of AOA Doctors and Students Storm Capitol Hill”
