Hundreds Walk To Raise Awareness Of Autism

May 17, 2012

OSWEGO, NY – the annual “Walk for Autism” drew about 500 people to Leighton Elementary School and the nearby Wilber Field on Saturday afternoon. Besides acting as a fundraiser, the event, sponsored by the Oswego County Autism Taskforce, also focused attention on the plight of Autism victims in Oswego County, according to OCTAF president Theresa [...]

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NEW TYSABRI DATA PRESENTED AT 64TH ANNUAL AAN MEETING HIGHLIGHT BIOGEN IDEC & ELAN COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING OUTCOMES IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

May 17, 2012

WESTON, Mass. & DUBLIN–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) and Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) today announced findings from several studies of TYSABRI® (natalizumab) evaluating its long-term safety and efficacy in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) across the course of disease and impact on MS-related symptoms such as fatigue. These data, as well [...]

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Parvo treatment center opens at wellpet humane – Neighbor Newspapers

May 17, 2012

Canine parvovirus is the most common infectious disease of dogs in the United States. WellPet Humane, a nonprofit animal charity clinic in Chamblee, has opened a Parvo Treatment Center dedicated to combating this deadly disease. WellPet now offers parvo treatment to dog owners who are financially struggling at a nominal cost. Canine parvovirus is highly [...]

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The challenge of brain cancer

May 17, 2012

Brain cancer is a growth of abnormal cells in the brain. The National Cancer Institute estimates that brain and other nervous system cancers will account for 13,700 deaths this year. Approximately 22,910 new cases will be diagnosed. Brain cancer survivor Gus Kingman believes that patients recently diagnosed with brain cancer should know that “although the [...]

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Government launches new plan to find treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

May 16, 2012

The clock is ticking: The first National Alzheimer’s plan sets a deadline of 2025 to finally find effective ways to treat, or at least stall, the mind-destroying disease. The Obama administration finalizes the landmark national strategy on Tuesday, laying out numerous steps the government and private partners can take over the coming years to fight [...]

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Footy codes warned on head knocks

May 15, 2012

Head clash: Footballers and administrators have been warned of the dangers of concussions. Picture: Michael Dodge Source: Herald Sun MEDICAL experts have said Australian football codes must investigate the long-term impact of head injuries and concussions. Concerns are intensifying over the potential for concussions to cause long-term harm after autopsies on brains of American National [...]

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Ex-mayor died after heart failed (From The Bolton News)

May 15, 2012

Ex-mayor died after heart failed 9:50am Saturday 12th May 2012 in Local A FORMER Westhoughton mayor died after his heart stopped as he was being taken to hospital by ambulance, an inquest heard. Ronald Halliwell, who was a Liberal Democrat member of Westhoughton town council from 1999 to 2007, and Mayor in 2004 to 2005, [...]

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Mixed evidence on acupuncture for irritable bowels

May 15, 2012

yet in others, acupuncture was no better than a “sham” version of acupuncture used for comparison. “It’s difficult to interpret the results of the review,” said lead researcher Eric Manheimer, of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. for now, he told Reuters Health, “I think the evidence is [...]

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Ex-mayor died after heart failed (From The Bolton News)

May 15, 2012

Ex-mayor died after heart failed 9:50am Saturday 12th May 2012 in Local A FORMER Westhoughton mayor died after his heart stopped as he was being taken to hospital by ambulance, an inquest heard. Ronald Halliwell, who was a Liberal Democrat member of Westhoughton town council from 1999 to 2007, and Mayor in 2004 to 2005, [...]

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Melanoma Monday: Everything you need to know about skin cancer

May 15, 2012

Skin cancer is a disease characterized by an abnormal development of skin cells. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more than 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed in over 2 million people every year. new skin cancer diagnoses in the United States outnumber that of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer combined, reports the Environmental [...]

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