Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Spina Bifida and Anencephaly (Neural Tube Defects)

Title: Spina Bifida and Anencephaly (Neural Tube Defects)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 11/14/1998 5:28:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 10/29/2008 Read more ...

Eisai Limited, the licence holder of Aricept(R) (donepezil hydrochloride) and Pfizer Limited, its co-promotion partner, welcome the announcement by the House of Lords that they have refused the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)'s application for leave to appeal against the Court of Appeal verdict handed down earlier this year. Read more ...

A team of Université Laval researchers has shown that the main neurological markers for Alzheimer's disease are exacerbated in the brains of mice fed a diet rich in animal fat and poor in omega-3s. Details of the study - which suggests that diets typical of most industrialized countries promote the development of Alzheimer's - are outlined in the latest online edition of Neurobiology of Aging. Read more ...

Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), disrupt the quality of life for patients, put a tremendous burden on family caregivers, and cost society billions of dollars annually. The most consistent risk factor for developing neurodegenerative disease is aging. Read more ...

Australia-listed, Singapore-based healthcare group, Rockeby biomed Ltd (ASX:RBY), today announced that it has been awarded two grants by the Singaporean Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board (SPRING Singapore) under the Technology Enterprise Commercialisation Scheme (TECS). Read more ...

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