Stroke Awareness Aug 27, 2008
The body's sympathetic nervous system reacts to mental or emotional stress by increasing blood pressure, heart rate and respiration. The reaction to stress could cause chronic high blood pressure and atherosclerosis, which are two known risk factors for stroke and heart disease. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Updates: Whatever Happened to Anesthesia and Pain? Aug 27, 2008
Sleep during Surgery, Wake Up in General anesthetics knock out patients during surgery by suppressing the central nervous system [see ; SciAm, June 2007. Research-ers at Georgetown University Medical Center recently discovered that these drugs also interact with specific proteins on the surfaces of nerve cells which could also lead to increased pain when patients wake up. (Scientific American)
Brain Cells 'Supercharged' To Attack Plaques That Cause Alzheimer’s Disease Aug 27, 2008
Microglia are cells found in the central nervous system that act as the brain s immune cell ... (May 25, 1999) Brown University researchers say that a protein widespread in the nervous system is also found in plaques and other brain lesions associated with Alzheimer's disease, a finding that may. (Science Daily)
Secretary of State Bill Bradbury likely to run for governor in 2010 Aug 27, 2008
One of the things that voters would immediately notice about Bradbury's candidacy is that he now largely uses an electric scooter to get around because of multiple sclerosis, which affects the central nervous system. While the chronic disease has limited his mobility, he said he is still capable of handling the rigors of a campaign and of the governor's office. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Battle against nerves: Neurofibromatosis can leave some sufferers with bumps where tumors attack nerves Aug 27, 2008
The tumors, which can be throughout the body, squeeze the nerves and interrupt signaling in the nervous system. Some people may not show visible bumps but instead suffer from internal effects. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
ABC-transporters expressed on endothelial cell membranes efflux anti-HIV drugs Aug 27, 2008
Drug-efflux pumps expressed on the blood-brain-barrier (BBB) were previously known to decrease drug entry into the central nervous system (CNS), however, this is the first evidence that endothelial cells from other organs express functional ABC-transporters, as well. The functional expression of MRPs on vascular endothelial barriers implicates their crucial role in facilitating the persistence of sub-endothelial HIV reservoirs. (EurekAlert!)
Researchers Identify Gene Linked to Childhood Cancer Aug 26, 2008
a cancer that attacks the nervous system, is the third most common childhood cancer. It affects nearly 1 in 80,000 children in the United States. (InjuryBoard.com)
Dr. Thomas H. Weller, 93; shared Nobel Prize for polio research Aug 26, 2008
Using a combination of human embryonic skin and muscle tissue, they demonstrated that polio originates in the body outside the nervous system and that paralysis develops only when the disease has spread to the brain and spinal cells. It had been believed that the polio virus fed on nerve tissue, not muscle tissue. (Boston Globe)
'No alcohol in pregnancy' advised Aug 26, 2008
" FOETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME Abnormal facial features Reduced growth Central nervous system abnormalities Impaired learning and memory skills Behavioural problems such as hyperactivity Jane Brewin, chief executive of the baby charity Tommy's, agreed, saying: "There is no proven safe level of alcohol to drink during pregnancy because any amount can pass through the placenta to the baby. " There is no consistent evidence that low to moderate consumption of alcohol during pregnancy has any adverse... (Yahoo News -- Alcohol and Alcoholism)
Teachers Should Talk Slower Aug 26, 2008
Central Nervous System ... The child that has a more developed nervous system may literally hear the teacher better and understand better. (Suite101.com)
Fay cleanup reveals more need for tetanus vaccine Aug 26, 2008
Tetanus, commonly called lockjaw, is a bacterial disease that affects the nervous system. It is contracted through a cut or wound that becomes contaminated with tetanus bacteria. (The St. Augustine Record)
Peaking Performance Aug 26, 2008
The modern practice of performance management has replaced this outmoded process with the equivalent of a corporate nervous system that shows what is happening right now in a company and can avert problems in the future. Globalization could not work without performance management. (Forbes -- Technology)
Gene That Causes Childhood Cancer Neuroblastoma Is Found Aug 26, 2008
6, 2007) Neuroblastoma is a form of cancer that develops in the nervous system and it affects small children more commonly than any other tumour type. Now, however, scientists at Karolinska Institutet in. (Science Daily)
Local bird tests positive for West Nile Aug 26, 2008
West Nile virus affects the central nervous system and can cause a fever, body aches, headache, nausea and vomiting. Most persons who are infected with the virus will not develop any symptoms; however, some people (fewer than 1 percent) become sick and debilitated with symptoms of high fever, headache, neck stiffness, muscle weakness and disorientation, Kelaita said. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
A Historic Meeting For Hannah Aug 26, 2008
Signs start in the peripheral nervous system, that govern movement in the arms and legs. As the disorder progresses, the brain and spinal cord are involved. (FOX23 News, NY)
West Nile virus reaching peak of season now Aug 26, 2008
Of those, more than 10,400 were considered serious, affecting the brain, spine and nervous system. There have been 960 human deaths. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Toronto plant linked to listeriosis outbreak Aug 26, 2008
If the infection spreads to the nervous system, it can result in headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions, it said. Share this on. (CNN -- Health)
Taking Codeine While Breast-Feeding May Harm Infant Aug 26, 2008
Nervous systems of babies of women with certain genotype more affected, study finds ... The study indicates that a relatively rare genetic predisposition causes some women to metabolize codeine-laced drugs into morphine far faster than normal -- possibly harming the infant's central nervous system in the process ... All the women also participated in a telephone survey to gauge the health of the mother and the central nervous system of the child -- both before, during and after codeine... (MEDLINEplus)
Charleston PD gets first-hand jolt from Taser Aug 25, 2008
It basically overrides your nervous system impulses, Bennett said, adding the Taser causes neuromuscular incapacitation. Bennett said a chemically stimulated or mentally imbalanced individual can fight through a pepper spray hit, but this does not happen with Tasers. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Childhood nerve cancer gene nailed Aug 25, 2008
Neuroblastoma attacks the nervous system, while fairly rare, it accounts for seven percent of all childhood cancers, and 15 percent of non-adult cancer deaths. The disease has long puzzled scientists because of its highly variable outcomes: some forms strike infants but then recede without treatment, while other variants, especially in older children, can be relentlessly aggressive. (India Times, India)
Women undergo more pain than men Aug 25, 2008
According to researchers at International Association for the Study of Pain, it is due to different hormones, body composition and central nervous systems that make women more susceptible to a range of painful conditions than men ... "Our preliminary data suggests there are long-term health consequences of not taking monthly period pain seriously. The images show increased activity in different brain regions which suggests untreated pain permanently changes the brain and central nervous system,"... (India Times, India)
* Researchers find mutations behind childhood cancer Aug 25, 2008
Neuroblastoma attacks the nervous system. While fairly rare, it accounts for 7 percent of all childhood cancers, and 15 percent of non-adult cancer deaths. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Importance of Scrapies Eradication Aug 24, 2008
Scrapies affects the Central Nervous System by way of a protein called a prion. It is a type of which basically causes swelling in areas of the brain and alzheimers like symptoms - forgetfulness, falling, loss of memory, etc. (Suite101.com)
Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Aug 23, 2008
However, women who used the pill for more than eight years - less than a quarter of pill users who took part in the study - had a statistically significant increased risk of developing cancer, particularly cervical and central nervous system cancer. But the same women were at reduced risk of developing ovarian cancer. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
The Exercise Corner: Think on the box Aug 23, 2008
You can train more often on a box than you can doing regular squats, because it doesn t tax the nervous system quite as hard. The third reason is equally important: maximal recruitment of the posterior chain, i.e. the hips, glutes, lower back, and hamstrings. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
With Skate Eyes, Scientists Peer Into Human Disease Aug 23, 2008
This is doubly surprising since although glutamate is a major signaling molecule in the retina and throughout the central nervous system, it is also a potent cytotoxin that, in large doses, can kill nearby cells. See also. (Science Daily)
Simplest Animal's Genome Reveals Complexity Aug 23, 2008
"It lacks a nervous system, but it still is able to respond to environmental stimuli. "It has genes, such as ion channels and receptors, that we associate with neuronal functions, but no neurons have ever been reported," explained Rokhsar. Of the 11,514 genes identified in the six chromosomes of Trichoplax, 80 percent are shared with cnidarians and bilaterians. Trichoplax also shares over 80 percent of its introns the regions within genes that are not translated into proteins with humans. Even... (Science Daily)
Health Dept. Reports Spike In Human-To-Bat Encounters Aug 23, 2008
Rabies is an infectious viral disease that affects humans in their nervous system, said Dr. Adi Pour, Douglas County Health Department director. Most recent cases of the viral disease have come from bats, according to the DCHD.. (7 KETV Omaha)
CODEINEBABIES Aug 23, 2008
Nearly one-quarter of babies whose moms took the drug while breastfeeding showed signs of central nervous system depression, according to a new study ... "Young babies are much more sensitive to narcotics than adults, even if you calculate per dose," Koren said, adding that any central nervous system depression is problematic. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Synthetic fields: how safe? Aug 22, 2008
" She said that in addition to the excessive lead found on the plastic grass in some fields (including two in New Jersey recently) the following chemicals have been discovered in the infill or shredded "crumbs" by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station: Benzothiazole: Skin and eye irritation, harmful if swallowed. Butylated hydroxyanisole: Recognized carcinogen, suspected endocrine toxicant, gastrointestinal toxicant, adverse effects on the immune system, adverse effects on the nervous... (Shoreline Times, CT)
Cymbalta Receives European Approval for the Treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder Aug 22, 2008
Scientists believe that duloxetine's effects on mood and pain are due to an increase in the activity of serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system. Duloxetine is approved for the treatment of depression and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain in many countries and also approved in some countries for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence, fibromyalgia, major depressive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. (PR Newswire)
Improving Understanding of Epilepsy Aug 22, 2008
Epilepsy is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system, affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide with as many as 200,000 Americans diagnosed for the first time each year. Epilepsy produces seizures, which happen when a brief, strong surge of electrical activity affects part or all of the brain. (Pekin Times, IL)
Lupin buys 30% in Aussie company Aug 22, 2008
"; }else{ user_status=". The privately-held Generic Health was founded in 2004 by Gavin Upiter, managing director, and a pharmaceutical executive with extensive international experience in the industry. (Business Standard)
Jellyfish on N.C. beaches can bring painful results Aug 22, 2008
Satterlie does research on the box jellyfish nervous system, sensory systems and behavior. Two researchers with the Smithsonian Institution this week went to Sunset Beach to collect box jellyfish. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Genes That Cause Hereditary Disease PCH Discovered Aug 22, 2008
(July 13, 2006) Scientists have linked a recently discovered gene to a rare nervous system disease called hereditary spastic paraplegia, for which there is no cure. The discovery could lead to development of drugs. (Science Daily)
Protecting Brain Cells From Diseases Like Alzheimer's Using New Method Aug 22, 2008
3, 2000) New evidence links oxidative damage in a protein found in nerve cells to the development of degenerative diseases of the nervous system, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The first study. (Science Daily)
China Sees Spike In Rabies Cases Aug 22, 2008
Rabies, an infection of the nervous system, transmitted by animal bites, causes over 50,000 deaths each year around the world. During recent years, most of the research on control of rabies has concentrated on the development of post-exposure prophylaxis (preventative treatment in this case, preventing the worsening of an infection). (Science Daily)
MD wants codeine banned at hospital Aug 22, 2008
The reactions follow a study by Gideon Koren, Parvaz Madadi and colleagues showing how nearly one-quarter of babies whose mothers took codeine while breastfeeding showed signs of central nervous system depression, such as sedation or abnormal breathing ... The Jamieson case was thought to be a rare pharmacological phenomenon; however, in the new study, 17 of 72 newborns showed symptoms of central nervous system depression, leading researchers to conclude it occurs more frequently. (Globe and Mail)
A new weapon to fight cancer - tobacco? Aug 22, 2008
5 million grant from the federal government to study whether tobacco plants can yield a vaccine that blocks the West Nile virus from attacking a person's central nervous system. It is a similar technology that is being studied and used by Bayer and Stanford researchers, Arntzen said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Transplant drug aids Huntington's Aug 22, 2008
It affects the central nervous system and can lead to loss of muscle control, dementia and depression. Huntington's normally affects people in middle age, but it can strike at any time. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Uncertainty at Assmang Aug 22, 2008
" Tager, who examined several of the workers from the Assmang ferromanganese smelter and diagnosed some of them as having the disease, was testifying before a Department of Labour inquiry at the Cato Ridge Country Club to investigate several alleged cases of manganism. Not set in stone The hearings form part of an investigation launched by the Labour Department in November 2006 when five workers were reported to be suffering from manganese poisoning. Manganism is acquired by overexposure to... (iAfrica.com)
Transportation Needs Urgent, Speakers Say Aug 22, 2008
"The nation's infrastructure is the central nervous system of the economy," Hallmark said. "If we continue on like this, the central nervous system will fail and our nation will be paralyzed. The time to act is now.". (The Pilot Newspaper)
Town to spend $300K on repairs to school Aug 22, 2008
It can cause damage to the central nervous system, resulting in learning disabilities, as well as growth and developmental delays, according to Murphy. The Muraco Elementary School Parent s Association (MESPA) Co-Chairman, Sue Kim, applauded the action taken by the School Committee and the Board of Selectmen. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Drugs to inhibit blood vessel growth show promise in rat model of deadly brain tumor Aug 22, 2008
Malignant gliomas are very aggressive tumors of the central nervous system, resistant to chemotherapy and radiation, and account for about half of the 350,000 brain tumors currently diagnosed in the U.S.. Dr. Harder is also professor of physiology, associate dean for research and director of the Medical College's Cardiovascular Research Center. (EurekAlert!)
Cocaine: How addiction develops Aug 22, 2008
Addiction leaves detectable traces in the brain: In particular regions of the central nervous system, which produce the messenger substance dopamine, the drug cocaine causes molecular restructuring processes at the synapses, the points of connection between two neurons. As a reaction to the drug, protein subunits are exchanged in specific receptor complexes. (EurekAlert!)
Hopes of simple blood test for MS Aug 22, 2008
MS is a progressive disease of the central nervous system that affects the brain and spinal cord. Common signs can include fatigue, psychological changes, weakness or paralysis of limbs, numbness, vision problems, difficulties speaking or walking, bladder problems, and sexual dysfunction. (Yahoo News -- Multiple Sclerosis)
Poison Center has all the answers Aug 21, 2008
"He took 50 tablets of those, which is the hydrochodone, which is the opioid portion of that medication, of which he took 375 milligrams. The component of that is also Tylenol, which he took, it totalled to be 25,000 milligrams or 25 grams, which is six times the recommended max dose," Ringenberg said, adding that he also took quantities of Zoma and either Xanax or Alprazolam, all medications being central nervous system depressants that could be fatal. The staffers reacted appopriately,... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
'No alcohol in pregnancy' advised Aug 21, 2008
" FOETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME Abnormal facial features Reduced growth Central nervous system abnormalities Impaired learning and memory skills Behavioural problems such as hyperactivity Jane Brewin, chief executive of the baby charity Tommy's, agreed, saying: "There is no proven safe level of alcohol to drink during pregnancy because any amount can pass through the placenta to the baby. " There is no consistent evidence that low to moderate consumption of alcohol during pregnancy has any adverse... (Yahoo News -- Alcohol and Alcoholism)
Codeine use while breastfeeding may be dangerous Aug 21, 2008
Babies exposed to morphine can experience central nervous system depression, including symptoms like difficulty breathing, poor feeding and lethargy. Mothers with the genetic abnormality may experience similar symptoms themselves. (CTV.ca)
West Nile still down Aug 21, 2008
In more severe cases, it can affect the central nervous system. In extreme cases, it can lead to death. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Editor's Mailbag (Aug. 22) Aug 21, 2008
" EDS wrote on Aug 20, 2008 12:30 PM:" human_race, Yep, I think you hit the nervous system squarely. Now they are to the point of calling you names and trying to tell me to quit agreeing with your opinions, and trying to get you out of some heavenly place they call the "frickin' kitchen". (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Codeine harmful to some breast-fed babies: study Aug 21, 2008
TORONTO Nearly one-quarter of babies whose mothers took codeine while breastfeeding showed signs of central nervous system depression, according to a new study, suggesting the drug can transform mother's milk into a troubling brew ... Not all of it may be life-threatening, but any CNS [central nervous system] depression is bad news, especially if kids have other reasons for SIDS [sudden infant death syndrome] or not remembering to breathe. (Globe and Mail)
Alternative medicine offers old solutions for ailments Aug 21, 2008
Acupuncture "helps the nervous system communicate more effectively with the body" and, when combined with lifestyle changes, is an effective solution for anyone with chronic health problems, Gerst says. Acupuncture does not offer the type of acute care Western medicine excels at, Gerst adds, but like many practitioners of complementary therapies, he sees further integration of alternative practices affecting the course of mainstream medical care in the future. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Good News About the Safety of Low-Calorie Sweeteners Aug 21, 2008
"No credible link was noted between consumption of aspartame at levels found in the human diet and conditions related to the nervous system and behavior, nor any other symptom or illness. It does not increase hunger in those who use it; to the contrary, studies indicate it might be an effective tool as part of an overall weight management program," the panel concluded. While this conclusion may not have been surprising to the health professional community and regulatory agencies that have... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Guideline: Surgery may be considered for extreme face pain Aug 21, 2008
A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. For more information about the American Academy of Neurology, visit. (EurekAlert!)
LSUHSC research reports new method to protect brain cells from diseases like Alzheimer's Aug 21, 2008
The primary mission of the Center is to foster and conduct science of the highest caliber that advances the understanding of brain function and diseases that affect the nervous system. In bringing together academic and governmental agencies and private/public partnerships, the Neuroscience Center has had a pivotal role in innovative approaches to the treatment of disorders of the nervous system and the advancement of understanding the mechanisms of disease. (EurekAlert!)
The Properties of Essential Oils Aug 20, 2008
are stress relieving they balance emotions and certain essential oils have a pronounced sedative and calming effect on the nervous system, for example, Lavender (lavandula angustifolia). are synergistic the different chemical components complement each other within an essential oil and when blended together their effectiveness is greater than when used singly. (Suite101.com)
100-Mile Ride for Leukemia, Lymphoma Society Is Saturday Aug 20, 2008
Although it starts in the bone marrow, it can spread to the blood, lymph nodes, spleen, liver, central nervous system and other organs. 100-Mile Ride. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
'A great start' toward college education Aug 20, 2008
"Kids don't change until you hit them in the central nervous system," he said later. "You can't sugarcoat anything.". (Albany Times Union)
One-Year Recovery for West Nile Virus Aug 20, 2008
A new study looks at how well people recover from the mosquito-borne illness that can affect the central nervous system. The study's lead author, Mark Loeb, MD, with McMaster University, says in a news release that until now little has been known about the long-term effects of West Nile virus. (WebMD)
Good Long-term Prognosis After West Nile Virus Infection Aug 20, 2008
West Nile virus is a potentially serious central nervous system infection spread by mosquitoes. Many people infected by West Nile virus never get sick, so the disease can be difficult to diagnose. (Science Daily)
Chronic Lead Poisoning From Urban Soils Aug 20, 2008
As their neurons develop, the nervous system tries to use lead in place of calcium and the child's neural systems fail to form correctly. This impairs neural function leading to irreversibly decreased IQ and increased attention deficient issues. (Science Daily)
What's ahead Aug 20, 2008
He will discuss the human nervous system and how proper nerve supply can restore healing and maintain health. The meeting is free, and there will be coffee and donuts available. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Ice pack warning after boy, 3, poisoned Aug 20, 2008
The possibility of damage to his kidneys and nervous system is unknown. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Warning issued about rabid bats Aug 20, 2008
Rabies is a virus that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. Humans get rabies after being bitten or, more rarely, after being scratched by an infected animal. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
