Caring for Dementia Patients Is Stressful and Isolating – A study from Pennsylvania State University found that caregivers of dementia patients were highly stressed and more likely to suffer from depression and potential mental breakdowns.
New Alzheimer’s Vaccine To Be Tested in Europe – A vaccine developed by Austrian biotechnology company Affiris will be tested in 6 European countries with 420 participants in the trial. The vaccine works by attacking the plaque which is known to cause Alzheimer’s disease.
Domestic Robot May Help Seniors Live Independently – European researchers are linking domestic robots with smart homes fitted with sensors and monitoring devices in an effort to help seniors live independently longer.
New Blood Test Could Help Tailor Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis – A simple blood test can help identify which immune system antibodies can be used to treat suffers of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
New Study Links Sugar Intake to Heart Disease – A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association recommends that people keep sugar intake to 5% of their diet. The study found that as sugar went up HDL levels (good cholesterol) went down which put people at increased risk of heart problems.
Medicine Goes Mobile – Medical professional are starting to use iPhones and other "smart devices" to track patient information, take vital statistics and even make clinical decisions.
