Author Archives: Maureen
Brain scans fuel hope of early Alzheimer’s detection
Brain scans fuel hope of early Alzheimer’s detection
By James Gallagher Health reporter, BBC News
Brain scans may be able to indicate potential Alzheimer’s patients years before symptoms appear, according to the results of a small study.
Research published in Neurology showed parts of some patients’ brains had shrunk up to a decade before signs of Alzheimer’s would otherwise be evident.
Alzheimer’s Research UK said there was stong evidence that the disease began to develop in mid-life.
Early diagnosis may one day prove vital in enabling effective treatment.
Tea tree honey ‘could fight MRSA’
Tea tree honey ‘could fight MRSA’
Smearing an exotic type of honey on wounds could help protect against bacterial infections including MRSA, scientists believe.
Manuka honey is from bees which have collected nectar from manuka trees – better known as tea trees – in New Zealand and Australia.
Tea tree oil has long been feted for its anti-bacterial properties.
Charter Promotes Rights Of People With Diabetes
Charter Promotes Rights Of People With Diabetes
Main Category: Diabetes
Article Date: 12 Apr 2011
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) today launched the first ever Charter setting out the fundamental rights of more than 300 million people living with diabetes.
The landmark document places the rights of people with diabetes, their parents and carers into three focus areas; the rights to care; information and education and social justice, whilst at the same time acknowledging the responsibilities held by people with diabetes.
