Alteplase for stroke – the sooner the better

When someone has a stroke, every minute counts. This is because the damage to the brain from oxygen deprivation is progressive. Most often, a stroke is caused by the presence of a clot in an artery serving the brain. Dissolving the clot, with a clotbusting...

Prevention of falls in the community

Falls are a major cause of disability and loss of independence among older people. Many different ways of preventing falls have been suggested and tried but it is not yet clear what the best falls prevention ‘package’ might be. Researchers in...

Processed Meats May Be the Culprit in Heart Disease

Previous research has linked heavy consumption of red meat with a shorter lifespan and a higher risk of diabetes, colon cancer, and cardiovascular disease. U.S. dietary guidelines recommend limiting consumption of red and processed meats, and now it seems that the...

Pesticide Exposure Increases Alzheimer’s Risk

Last week, we reported that organophosphate pesticide exposure may be linked to an increased risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. Now, according to an observational study published in the May issue of the journal Neurology, repeated...

Update on Cell Phones and Brain Tumors

About 30 studies have tried to evaluate the possible association between cell phones and the risk of brain tumors, but the results have been inconsistent. Conclusions from the INTERPHONE project, the largest study ever conducted on the use of cell phones and cancer...