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Music a ‘mega-vitamin’ for the brain
Written on 3 Jun, 2009 at 11:31 in Featured, Health | viewed 404 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Researchers in Finland have demonstrated that listening to music for several hours a day can enhance the rehabilitation of stroke patients. In another study, stroke patients who were taught to play the piano or drums made speedier progress in their general recovery than patients who received only traditional therapy. Doctor Wendy Magee, International Fellow in Music Therapy at London’s Institute of Neuropalliative Rehabilitation, describes music as a “mega-vitamin for the brain,” capable of influencing and improving motor function, communication and even cognition. Full Story : CNN.com…..
Scientists develop a new HIV microbicide — and a way to mass produce it in plants
Written on 28 May, 2009 at 12:55 in Featured, Health | viewed 323 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
In what could be a major pharmaceutical breakthrough, research published online in The FASEB Journal describes how scientists from St George’s, University of London have devised a one-two punch to stop HIV. First the report describes a new protein that can kill the virus when used as a microbicide. Then the report shows how it might be possible to manufacture this protein in quantities large enough to make it affordable for people in developing countries. Full Story : PhysOrg.com…..
Cure For Tuberculosis
Written on 27 Aug, 2008 at 15:04 in Health | viewed 287 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
According to a research, Tuberculosis is resistant to many current treatments, but now, it can be overcome with aggressive therapy. TB is associated with high rates of mortality and it is responsible for at least 7% of cases of the infection worldwide. Researchers have proved that the cure is possible with a combination of at least 5 drugs. MDR TB is a Multi-drug resistant TB, and it is resistant to the commonly used treatments such as isoniazid and rifampin. With this treatment almost half of XDR-TB patients and 67% of MDR-TB patients had treatment cure or completion.
Recovery From Heroin
Written on 4 Jul, 2008 at 9:13 in Health, Self Help | viewed 1,448 views times and users have made 3 comments so far
A study compared the effectiveness of naltrexone (a standard treatment for heroin addiction), buprenorphine and placebo in treating drug addiction. The U.S researchers proved that Buprenorphine helps heroin addicts to stay clean for more number of days compared to other treatments. According to the study, buprenorphine performed best in maintenance of heroin abstinence, prevention of relapse, and reduction of HIV risk behavior of patients.
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