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Augenheilkunde: Alternative Mittel und Verfahren
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on November 27, 2008
... hat. Wäre das z.B. vor zehn Jahren möglich / wahrscheinlich / häufig gewesen?
Makula-Degeneration, Diabetische Retinopathie, Grüner oder Grauer Star - die naturheilkunde bietet zahlreiche...
Katzen würden Medizin studieren
in pfotenundfell, on September 1, 2008
Foto von Naturweg.de Da Katzen aber keine Menschen sind, kaufen Sie weder Whiskas oder Mäuse, noch studieren sie Medizin. Sie sind ihrer Eigenart und Situation entsprechend zu erheblichem Teil von ihren Tierhaltern abhängig. Nur Freigänger genießen Freiheiten, die ihren ...
Xenazine (tetrabenazine): First Drug for Chorea in Huntington's Disease, Approved by the FDA
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 15, 2008
...ffecting about 1 in 10,000 people in the United States, Huntington's disease resulting from the degeneration of the brain cells, is characterized by uncontrolled movements, loss of intellectual fa...
Altersblindheit laesst sich (oft) vermeiden - neue Erkenntnisse zu AMD (Makula-Degeneration)
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on March 31, 2008
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"Die altersabhängige Makuladegeneration (AMD) ist die häufigste Erblindungsursache in Industrienationen" - so heißt es in einer Pressemitteilung bei idw, dem Informationsdienst Wissens...
Lost Dopamine Cells Replacement: Promising Therapeutic Strategy for Parkinson's
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 5, 2007
...There is a progressive degeneration of brain cells known as dopamine (DA) cells in Parkinson's disease .
What if these cells can be replaced?
Indeed, the replacement of dopamine cells is...
Progression of Parkinson's Disease May Be Prevented by Peptide Therapy
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 25, 2007
...e that affects a small area of cells within the mid-brain known as the substantia nigra.
Gradual degeneration of these cells causes a reduction in a vital chemical neurotransmitter, dopamine. The d...
Designer Estrogen Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 28, 2007
...f/UCLA)
Animal studies have indicated that a specific form of estrogen can protect the brain from degeneration associated with multiple sclerosis , without increasing the risk of estrogen-indu...
Cancer Drug Avastin® May Help Save Vision
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 26, 2007
...f patients with radiation retinopathy.
Before such findings, there was no effective treatment for macular radiation retinopathy - an eye condition brought about by radiation therapy in eye can...
13th Gene for Congenital Blindness Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 12, 2007
...ngs may be instrumental in developing methods to treat the different mutations resulting to retinal degeneration.
Source: University of Leeds ...
Testosterone Gel May Have Neuroprotective Effects in Men with Multiple Sclerosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 20, 2007
...tment with Androgel testosterone gel is safe, well tolerated and may reduce symptoms, slow brain degeneration and increase muscle mass in men with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis .
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Using Stem Cells to Treat Lower Back Pain Due to Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 28, 2006
... Most cases of lower back pain are due to intervertebral disc degeneration, wherein the soft tissue separating the vertebrae of the spine become dry and inflexible. Current treatment options ...
Stem Cells from Adult Hair Follicles as Alternative to Embryonic Stem Cells
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 17, 2006
...chsprung's disease, stroke, peripheral neuropathies and ALS, as well as heart and bone defects (degeneration, craniofacial birth defects). For further reading, refer to the manuscript published at...
New Biologic Treatment: Alternative to Tennis Elbow Surgery
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 26, 2006
...or people whose activities require strong gripping or repetitive wrist motions.
Tennis elbow is a degeneration of the tendon above the elbow that controls the movements of the wrist and hand, often ...
Vitamine Nicotinamide Alleviate Chronic, Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 27, 2006
...tinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) levels in the spinal cord, which protects the axons from degeneration. Nicotinamide is an inexpensive and readily available vitamin, but as the doses that wo...
Morgan Stanley Expect Favorable Returns from Large Biotech Companies
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 20, 2006
...p molecular millionaire . Latest from the pipeline: Lucentis, against neovascular age-related macular degenetration .
Gilead Sciences : Develops biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of life-threa...
Occasional Forgetfulness May Actually Be a Sign of Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 29, 2006
... of more than one-third of their research subjects had "waxy protein clumps and other signs of degeneration that are the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease". These findings are causing the...
Nano-Implantate und andere Nanotechniken
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on May 29, 2006
... Implantat-Werkstoffes und tragen zur Vorbeugung gegen Osteolyse, die Auflösung oder Degeneration des Knochengewebes, bei. 'Denkbar ist auch die Einbettung von Nanopartikeln aus Kalziumphosphat, u...
Novel Axon Model to Study Brain Disorders
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 29, 2006
...cted and deformed structure resembling a string of beads--the same morphology observed during the Degeneration of actual neurons.
Read more at Penn State Science News .
News and Photo Sourc...
natural defense mechanism for AD, discovered
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 20, 2006
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A natural defense mechanism that the body deploys to combat nerve cell degeneration observed in persons with Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been discovered by a team from the Faculty of Medicine...
Rauchen schadet - wissenschaftlich bewiesen!
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on September 13, 2005
...annien untersuchten die etwa 500.000 Fälle von "altersbezogener Makular-Degeneration" (AMD) (einer zentralen Netzhautveränderung, die ab dem Alter von etwa 50 auftritt). Sie stellten fest,...
B Vitamins Against Female Blindness
in Well Woman Blog, on February 24, 2009
... B Vitamins (combination of folic acid, and vitamins B6 and B12) may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in women by 34 per cent.
Such were the findings of a randomised, doubl... ...ins (combination of folic acid, and vitamins B6 and B12) may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in women by 34 per cent.
Such were the findings of a randomised, double-blind ...
Eat Oily Fish For Eyesight Protection
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 11, 2008
...viding evidence that consumption of oily fish at least once a week may protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - the leading cause of poor vision and blindness in our old age.
The ma... ...vidence that consumption of oily fish at least once a week may protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - the leading cause of poor vision and blindness in our old age.
The main omega...
Protein Transporter for Lutein and Zeaxanthin, Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 25, 2008
...unds lutein and zeaxanthin , which are believed to protect against the development of age-related macular degeneration .
These two nutrients are not made by the body and must be obtained through the... ...ein and zeaxanthin , which are believed to protect against the development of age-related macular degeneration .
These two nutrients are not made by the body and must be obtained through the diet. T...
Reducing Intake of Refined Carbs May Delay Progression of AMD
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 31, 2007
... AMD or age-related macular degeneration is an eye condition that develops with age often leading to partial or total blindness .
Now, according to researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA human nu... ... AMD or age-related macular degeneration is an eye condition that develops with age often leading to partial or total blindness .
Now, according to researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA human nu...
Antioxidants Won't Stop Age-related Macular Degeneration
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 12, 2007
... Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative eye disease which is the leading cause of blindness in older people.
While antioxidants have always been associated in the prevention ... ... Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative eye disease which is the leading cause of blindness in older people.
While antioxidants have always been associated in the prevention ...
Consumption of High-Glycemix-Index Foods Increases Risk of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 12, 2007
... The quality of carbohydrates that you consume is linked to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and the vision loss that goes with the condition.
What quality of carbohydrates? Glycemic Inde... ... The quality of carbohydrates that you consume is linked to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and the vision loss that goes with the condition.
What quality of carbohydrates? Glycemic Inde...
Gene Therapy May ReverseColor Blindness
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 22, 2007
... suggest that gene therapy amy also be used to treat other types of blindness including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy .
The study has been published in a recent iss... ... that gene therapy amy also be used to treat other types of blindness including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy .
The study has been published in a recent issue of Na...
Zinc Found Associated to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 30, 2007
... Age-related macular degeneration or AMD is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly in the developed world.
AMD is a form of macular disease that affects the eye's central retina and ... ... Age-related macular degeneration or AMD is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly in the developed world.
AMD is a form of macular disease that affects the eye's central retina and ...
Tangerine Tomatoes Provide Readily Absorbable Lycopene
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 3, 2007
...er of health benefits, such as reducing the risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease and macular degeneration .]
Study results have recently been published at the Journal of Agricultu... ...alth benefits, such as reducing the risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease and macular degeneration .]
Study results have recently been published at the Journal of Agricultural and ...
March Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 16, 2007
... As March being the AMD (age-related macular degeneration ) Awareness Month , the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding people that even though there is no cure to AMD , there are... ... As March being the AMD (age-related macular degeneration ) Awareness Month , the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding people that even though there is no cure to AMD , there are...
Lutein and Healthy Vision
in Do you like to cook?, on January 15, 2007
... sunlight.
There is very good evidence that the lutein in food helps protect against cataracts and macular degeneration, which are common, age-related eye disorders. It is one of the yellow and orang... ...t.
There is very good evidence that the lutein in food helps protect against cataracts and macular degeneration, which are common, age-related eye disorders. It is one of the yellow and orange pigmen...
Photoreceptor-Precursor Cell Transplant Can Restore Vision
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 9, 2006
...is provides potentials in reversing blindness such as those resulting from retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration
The study is published in the November 9 advance online issue of Nature . For ... ...des potentials in reversing blindness such as those resulting from retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration
The study is published in the November 9 advance online issue of Nature . For an overv...
An Egg A Day for Eye Health
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 27, 2006
...xidants that have been shown to protect the retina and reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of age-related blindness.
The two studies investigat... ...that have been shown to protect the retina and reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of age-related blindness.
The two studies investigated the t...
Stem Cells Treat Macular Degeneration in Rats
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 23, 2006
...e have developed a technology that we hope can be used to treat degenerative eye diseases such as macular degeneration ," said Dr. Robert Lanza of Advanced Cell Technology in Worcester, Mas... ...eveloped a technology that we hope can be used to treat degenerative eye diseases such as macular degeneration ," said Dr. Robert Lanza of Advanced Cell Technology in Worcester, Massachuset...
Nanotech bio-battery to power artificial retina
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 21, 2006
...fornia. The artificial retina and accompanying nanobattery will be used to correct certain types of macular degeneration. (photo Sandia National Laboraatories)... ...The artificial retina and accompanying nanobattery will be used to correct certain types of macular degeneration. (photo Sandia National Laboraatories)...
Cape Carotene To Produce Astaxanthin From Algae
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 14, 2006
...ve properties, much research has been done on the possible benefits of antixanthin in age-related macular Degeneration , neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and even cancer.
... ...ies, much research has been done on the possible benefits of antixanthin in age-related macular Degeneration , neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and even cancer.
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National Eye Institute Grants $14.6 M To Develop Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tools For Age-Related Macular Degeneration
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 7, 2006
... two genes , complement factor H and factor B, that is responsible for 74% of cases of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) , the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) h... ...es , complement factor H and factor B, that is responsible for 74% of cases of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) , the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has grant...
Newly Approved Wet AMD Drug, Lucentis: May Help Fight Eye Disorder
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 2, 2006
... is administered by injection directly into the eyeball of patients suffering from wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Wet AMD is a chronic condition caused by abnormal growth of blood vess... ...nistered by injection directly into the eyeball of patients suffering from wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Wet AMD is a chronic condition caused by abnormal growth of blood vessels behi...
Scientists one Step Closer to Creating Cyborgs
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 13, 2006
...ted as sight. The implant, developed by researchers at the University of Glasgow to aid people with macular Degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, works well on the retinas of animals, but curr... ...ht. The implant, developed by researchers at the University of Glasgow to aid people with macular Degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, works well on the retinas of animals, but currently proc...
FDA Approves Lucentis For Age-Related Vision Loss
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 3, 2006
...e U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Genentech 's drug against age-related macular degeneration (AMD). LUCENTIS™ (ranibizumab) is an antibody fragment which works by bi... ...ood and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Genentech 's drug against age-related macular degeneration (AMD). LUCENTIS™ (ranibizumab) is an antibody fragment which works by binding an...
Bone Marrow Stem Cells May Repair Retinal Damage
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 12, 2006
...ital role in eyesight is a nonrenewable resource. In diseases of the retina, including age-related macular degeneration , it is thought that the damage cannot be reversed.
Researchers have found evi... ...e in eyesight is a nonrenewable resource. In diseases of the retina, including age-related macular degeneration , it is thought that the damage cannot be reversed.
Researchers have found evidence, h...
Lutein Protects Eyes in Animal Study
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 12, 2006
... cell death that occurs for several eye conditions including diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
AMD is a progressive eye disease that affects the central macula... ...ath that occurs for several eye conditions including diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
AMD is a progressive eye disease that affects the central macula of the ...
NIH Panel Found no Strong Evidence to Recommend Multivitamin/Minerals Use For Prevention of Chronic Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 23, 2006
...xidants and zinc should be considered for use by non-smoking adults with early-stage, age-related macular degeneration , an eye condition that can cause blindness.
3) Women of childbearing age... ...and zinc should be considered for use by non-smoking adults with early-stage, age-related macular degeneration , an eye condition that can cause blindness.
3) Women of childbearing age should ...
Sirna Therapeutics Licenses microRNA Technology From UMMS
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 15, 2006
...ction of Sirna-027 for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) , showed promising Phase I clinical trials. Patients are currently being ... ... Sirna-027 for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) , showed promising Phase I clinical trials. Patients are currently being recruite...
Sirna Therapeutics Patents Vector Expressed siRNA Against Huntington's Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 5, 2005
...ompany developing RNAi-based therapies for serious diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), hepatitis B and C, dermatology, asthma, Huntington's Disease, d... ...eveloping RNAi-based therapies for serious diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), hepatitis B and C, dermatology, asthma, Huntington's Disease, diabetes ...