Sentences with phrase «specific diseases of aging»

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They said the key messages from the study were that stroke is a highly preventable disease globally, regardless of age and sex; that the relative importance of modifiable risk factors means there should be development of regional or ethnic - specific primary prevention programs, and that additional research on stroke risk factors is needed for countries and ethnic groups not included in INTERSTROKE.

Age - specific incidence of the disease peaked at ages 10 to 11 in each outbreak.

This abnormality specific to autistic children may therefore constitute a biomarker for the disease that could enable their earlier diagnosis and management, as from the age of two years.

More than one quarter of children with two copies of a high - risk variant in a specific group of genes develop an early sign of celiac disease called celiac disease autoimmunity (CDA) by age 5.

«They suggest that different patterns of polyunsaturated fats promote specific aspects of cognition by strengthening the underlying neural circuits that are vulnerable to disease and age - related decline.»

«The presence of amyloid and tau pathology in aged chimpanzees indicates these Alzheimer's disease lesions are not specific to the human brain as generally believed,» Hof continued.

However, the authors stress that «further clinical investigations will be essential to establish the optimal dose, duration and safety, and whether vitamin D2 or D3 have different effects on mortality risk, since the available trials are based on elderly populations in general (an age group with high competing risk of death often due to multiple co-existing disease conditions) and they do not typically include cause - specific deaths as the primary outcomes.»

Comparing the magnitude and characteristics of WNV - specific CD4 + T cell response in individuals of similar ages with either neuroinvasive disease or asymptomatic infection, the researchers found that, independent of age, individuals with neuroinvasive disease had higher numbers of WNV - specific CD4 + T cells.

The landmark Age - Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) found in 2001 that a specific formula of nutritional supplements containing high doses of antioxidants and zinc could slow the worsening of AMD in those who have intermediate AMD and those with advanced AMD in only one eye.

To get the most accurate results, Newcomb and the research team controlled for factors such as smoking status, family history, age and other characteristics and then conducted statistical analyses to determine potential association of NSAID use to both overall and disease - specific survival.

An antioxidant that targets specific cell structures — mitochondria — may be able to reverse some of the negative effects of aging on arteries, reducing the risk of heart disease, according to a new study by the University of Colorado Boulder.

The annual costs of dementia care, estimated by RAND researchers to be between $ 159 billion and $ 215 billion, could more than double by 2040 if the age - specific prevalence rate of the disease remains constant as the nation's population grows older.

The research «may provide useful information to help understand some age - related diseases and physiological phenomenon specific to women or men, and inspire new ideas for prevention and diagnosis of the diseases by considering the individual conditions based primarily on the salivary analysis,» the scientists state.

On the basis of the current studies as well as previous reports on the use of intradermal immunization against influenza, hepatitis B, rabies, and other infectious diseases, 2,3,8 it is becoming clear that use of the intradermal route may at least partially overcome the relatively poor influenza - specific immune responses seen in certain at - risk populations, particularly the elderly, in whom the immune response in general is known to diminish with age.9 Moreover, in times of shortage, the dose - sparing intradermal approach might be particularly well suited to the young, healthy persons included in the CDC's high - priority group for vaccination, such as health care workers, as well as to younger, otherwise healthy populations in general.

His research is based on the concept that normal brain aging and the pathogeneses of sporadic neurological diseases are not a consequence of a few single or «disease - specific «factors alone, rather they are driven by holistic events that include one's individual genetic and epigenetic condition, progression of aging, and lifestyle.

Although being at a significantly higher risk for the disease, only 33 percent of black men over the age of 50 reported having a prostate - specific antigen (PSA) screening.

In recent years, researchers have developed so - called «senolytic» drugs that wipe out senescent cells in aging mice and mouse models of age - related disease, exploiting the high dependence of these cells on specific biochemical survival pathways.9, 10 In these studies, senolytic drugs have restored exercise capacity9 and formation of new blood and immune precursor cells11 in aging mice to near youthful norms, and prevented or treated mouse models of diseases of aging like osteoarthritis, 12 fibrotic lung disease, 13 hair loss, 14 atherosclerosis, 15,16 and age - related diseases of the heart itself.9 UNITY Biotechnology is leading a growing charge toward the clinic, with human clinical trials expected to begin in 2019.

Although the trials are in their earliest stages, they bring the hope that this rejuvenation biotechnology will begin preventing and reversing Parkinson's disease and less specific disorders of aging soon.

The RTM hypothesis is that the immune systems of people who reach the ages at which AS, beta - amyloid, and other pathological aggregates begin to accumulate would generate antibodies against their abnormal form, and that people who remain free of these specific diseases might be producing antibodies that are particularly effective at keeping these aggregates at bay.

BIIB054 was originally developed by biotech company Neurimmune, using a platform they call Reverse Translational Medicine (RTM ®), which derives therapeutic antibody candidates from libraries of de-identified B - cells isolated from ostensibly healthy older adults (those free of specific neurological diseases of aging).

BUFFALO, New York, July 6, 2016 — A research team from Everon Biosciences, Inc. and Roswell Park Cancer Institute has identified a specific subpopulation of immune cells accumulating in old mice that are likely contributors to aging and age - related diseases.

The goal of the Core is to assist Buck faculty in their genomic investigations of aging and age - related disease by providing access to key technologies which empower research into specific paradigms an investigator is pursuing.

As one of the three initial cores established when the Buck Institute was founded, the Genomics Core has played a vital role in helping shape investigations in the basic molecular biology of aging, from assisting in the investigation of how specific drugs can extend lifespan in simple model organisms such as the nematode C. elegans, to facilitating studies in various animal models of age - related disease.

The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person can not yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are leading to better understanding and moving us closer to a world free of MS.. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with at least two to three times more women than men being diagnosed with the disease.

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Prospective cohort studies with at least 50 events, reporting hazard ratios or relative risks (both hereafter referred to as relative risk) compared with never smokers or age specific incidence in relation to risk of coronary heart disease or stroke.

We are recruiting and enrolling 10 primary care physicians (PCPs) and 100 of their generally healthy middle - aged patients ages 40 - 65 to evaluate the use of General Genomic Medicine, and 10 cardiologists and 100 of their patients with hypertrophic or dilated cardiomyopathy to evaluate the use of Disease - Specific Genomic Medicine.

The National Eye Institute's Age - Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) found that taking a specific high dose formula of antioxidants and zinc may delay or prevent intermediate age - related macular degeneration from progressing to the advanced staAge - Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) found that taking a specific high dose formula of antioxidants and zinc may delay or prevent intermediate age - related macular degeneration from progressing to the advanced staage - related macular degeneration from progressing to the advanced stage.

A 2016 study by researchers from the Buck Institute for Research on Ageing and the UCLA Easton Laboratories for Neurodegenerative Disease Research, showed that memory loss in Alzheimer's patients can be reversed, and improvement sustained, using a complex, 36 - point therapeutic personalized program that involves comprehensive changes in diet, brain stimulation, exercise, optimization of sleep, specific pharmaceuticals and vitamins, and multiple additional steps that affect brain chemistry.

But as we age, the body's production of some hormones declines, often resulting in an elevated risk of specific types of diseases or medical conditions.

Dr. Weaver noted that Dr. Johnson had not recommended any specific differences in fiber intake for the elderly and asked her to comment on whether age would make any difference in our understanding of the relationship between alcohol intake and chronic disease.

It takes time, effort and — sometimes — more money, but depending on how good of a dog treat recipe you get, these DIY options can be healthier for your dog, and also be better for your pup's specific condition, age, potential diseases and more.

Since age at onset of disease varies among breeds, you should read specific information for your dog.

Without being able to correlate specific diagnoses with age sets we can not determine with certainty from this survey how many of the youngest cohort had congenital disease vs. disease due to other causes, though most other causes (secondary disease, dysfunction due to trauma or toxic exposure, age - related deterioration) are more frequent in dogs 3 years of age and up.

If a disease of interest occurred before 12 months of age or before January 1, 2000, that case was removed for that specific disease analysis, but included in other disease analyses.

Foal season will soon be upon us, and the timely subject of an age - specific equine disease should be on the minds of all breeders and foal owners.

We found that gender, amount of exercise, amount of activities, time spent alone, age of arrival to the household, number of adults in the household, number of diagnosed diseases, type of food, or birth place were not associated with TC in any of the analyses in a pooled sample or a breed - specific analysis (data not shown), and these same factors were dropped from the final models (data not shown).

In dogs less than one year of age, the most commonly - found causes of seizures can be broken down into the following categories (examples of specific diseases are listed in parentheses):

morbidity the rate of occurrence of disease or other health disorder within a population, taking account of the age - specific morbidity rates; health outcomes include, for example, chronic disease incidence or prevalence, rates of hospitalization, primary care consultations, disability - days (e.g., of lost work), and prevalence of symptoms

Medicare is health insurance for those 65 or older or with specific disabilities as well as people of any age that have end - stage renal disease.

An applause - worthy step is setting the ceiling for tax deduction for medical costs incurred on specific critical diseases to Rs. 1 lakh, regardless of the age of the senior citizen.

• Highly skilled in diagnosing, treating and assisting patients in managing acute and chronic illnesses • Hands - on experience in conducting detailed physical examinations and interpreting medical histories to determine medication routes • Adept at prescribing age - specific physical therapy and rehabilitation services, with exceptional focus on efficacy of treatment • Proficient in providing prenatal care, family planning services and screening services aiming at effective development of treatment plans • Qualified to assist in the performing surgeries and medical procedures as part of a surgical team • Unmatched ability to counsel and educate patients about preventative measures to avoid diseases and illnesses • Highly skilled in monitoring the effectiveness of interventions and performing modifications to ensure efficacy • Proven record of creating and implementing dedicated patient care plans according to their specific health requirements • Demonstrated expertise in facilitating patient transition within and between healthcare settings including admitting, transferring and discharging procedures

The relationship between depressive symptoms and step count has only been assessed in specific populations with small sample sizes, such as low - socioeconomic status Latino immigrants, 16 elderly Japanese people17 or patients with chronic conditions such as heart failure18 19 or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.20 21 Studies yield contradictory results, with some observing no association between depressive symptoms and daily step count, 19 21 while others report a negative correlation.16 — 18 20 In one cross-sectional sample of healthy older adults, an inverse association between depressive symptoms (using the Goldberg Depression Scale - 15) and accelerometer measured daily step count disappeared after controlling for general health and disability.22 While a systematic review suggests reduced levels of objectively measured PA in patients with depression, 23 it is not known whether this association is present in those at high risk of CVD and taken into account important confounding such as gender and age.

Expected notifications are calculated based on the age, sex and disease - specific rates of other Australians.