Category Archives: Age related diseases
Are we any close to a cure for Parkinson’s?
There is an article in Wired about 23AndMe’s quest for Parkinson’s. 23AndMe, as you know is a company that is decoding the human genome in search for patterns to help us understand diseases.
Parkinson’s is an incurable neurodegenerative disease that
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Understanding and dealing with faecal incontinence
Any form of incontinence, though may not be fatal, can surely rob the life of the affected.
Faecal Incontinence (FI) is basically lack of control over defecation leading to involuntary loss of some or all of the bowel contents. This …
15 Min Test to detect Alzheimer’s early
A team at Ohio State University has come up with a simple, self-administered 15-minute test that can help you spot early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
You can read the article in the Telegraph here
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Varicose veins and stockings
As we all know, the heart pumps blood through the body. Arteries carry oxygenated blood to all parts of the body and the veins bring the de-oxygenated blood back to the heart.
Veins have one-way valves that ensure that blood …
A dollop of peanut butter is all it takes to test for Alzheimer’s
A University of Florida team is suggesting that there might be a real simple way to test for early stage Alzheimer’s – with a dollop of peanut butter and a ruler (scale).
Jennifer Stamps, a graduate student in the UF …
Actively managing joint pain in elders
Until a few decades ago, people believed that progressive blindness was an unavoidable consequence of aging. Not anymore. With easy cataract operations and other advances in corrective surgery, vision is no longer such a big problem for most senior citizens.…
Osteoarthritis
What is Osteoarthritis ?
Osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease or osteoarthrosis, is an age related disease caused by the aging and wear and tear on a joint. Basically, the cartilages, the tough and flexible …
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes is an emerging global health problem today, with India all set to take on the dubious mantle of “The Diabetic Capital Of The World” due to its huge volume of diabetic patients. Diabetes affects all parts of the body, …
