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Scans Uncover Dangerous Hardening of Abdominal Aorta
MRI study found higher risk of future stroke, heart attack Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atherosclerosis, MRI Scans
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - June 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

No proof heading footballs causes brain damage
Conclusion Overall, this research provides no evidence that there is a direct cause and effect between repeated heading of a football and traumatic brain injury. However, there are several important limitations to this study that are worth noting. One-off tests and scans of players The people in the study only had brain images and neurological tests at one point in time, and were asked about heading in the previous year and if they had any concussions in their lifetime. Without having the imaging and neurological tests prior to the year in question – or preferably in early periods of life, before they started playing f...
Source: NHS News Feed - June 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Neurology Source Type: news

No evidence Nordic diet prevents heart disease
Conclusion This was a well-designed randomised controlled trial that took place across several Nordic locations. The study took careful clinical measures of elements of metabolic syndrome at several points during the trial, and used food diaries at regular intervals to check compliance to the assigned diet. However, it provides no reliable proof that the ‘healthy’ Nordic diet is any better than the ‘average’ Nordic diet at improving components of metabolic syndrome and, in turn, no proof that it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Importantly, this study found no significant results for its main aim (which...
Source: NHS News Feed - May 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Lifestyle/exercise Heart/lungs Source Type: news

Stem cell stroke treatment trial results 'show promise'
This study looked at the safety and tolerability of a stem cell therapy called ReN001 in the treatment of ischaemic stroke, where the blood supply to the brain is blocked by a blood clot. The findings, which were reported in a press release, suggest that the nine people included in the study experienced no adverse effects and showed a modest improvement in stroke-related symptoms. However, the full findings from the PISCES trial are yet to be published in a peer-reviewed journal. Until this happens, it is worth exercising a little healthy scepticism about the claims being made. This research is still at a very early s...
Source: NHS News Feed - May 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology Medical practice QA articles Source Type: news

Ariel Sharon Brain Scan Shows Response to Stimuli
The results of a brain scan performed on Ariel Sharon, the former Israeli prime minister who had a stroke seven years ago, raise the chances that he is able to hear and understand.
Source: NYT Health - January 27, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By ISABEL KERSHNER Tags: Israel Brain Sharon, Ariel Source Type: news

Secondhand smoke linked to dementia
Conclusion Secondhand or passive smoking is known to be detrimental to health and has been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer. However, it is not yet certain whether it is linked to dementia. Though this large study finds a significant link between secondhand smoke exposure and severe dementia syndromes there are several important limitations to be aware of. Problems with measuring dementia diagnoses The method for diagnosis of dementia used by this study was unusual. Though the researchers assessed each individual using a mental state examination, they went on to diagnose them using a com...
Source: NHS News Feed - January 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology Source Type: news

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