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Stroke Defined
Occurs when blood vessels in the brain either become clogged or burst, killing vital tissue. Can result in temporary or permanent disabilities including paralysis and a variety of sensory impairments.
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Prof Elected to Royal Society of Canada
Published September 5, 2008, 12:12 pm, University of Guelph News
A University of Guelph scientist renowned for his work on the role of muscle activity in metabolic diseases has been elected to the Royal Society of Canada, considered Canada's senior academic honour. Prof. Arend Bonen, a faculty member in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences and a Canada Research Chair in Metabolism and Health, is among 72 new fellows named this week. He ...
Quick Shots "“ Local Edition
Published September 5, 2008, 10:06 am, Georgetown Record
A listing of local sports announcements, as well as some from towns just beyond Georgetown for the week beginning Sept. 4.
Walk for a healthy heart
Published September 5, 2008, 8:11 am, The Reporter
BRIDGEWATER -- Eric Niebling, general manager of Global Pharmaceutical Supply Group in Raritan, will lead this year's Start! Somerset-Hunterdon County Walk, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater.
Little suckers clear the path to the brain
Published September 5, 2008, 7:22 am, Goulburn Post
WHEN Mehdi Jaffari was told his left carotid artery was so severely blocked he faced the risk of an imminent stroke, he turned the clock back to medieval times.
NeurAxon's NXN-188 Demonstrates Pain Relief in Migraine with Aura
Published September 5, 2008, 6:37 am, Centre Daily Times
NeurAxon, Inc., a developer of next-generation pain therapeutics targeting neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS), today announced data from its Phase 2 clinical trial of NXN-188 in patients with migraine. In the study, patients experiencing migraine with aura, which represents over 7 million patients in the US, achieved sustained relief from their headaches, representing a potentially ...
NeurAxon's NXN-188 Demonstrates Pain Relief in Migraine with Aura
Published September 5, 2008, 5:45 am, Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
WALTHAM, Mass.----NeurAxon, Inc., a developer of next-generation pain therapeutics targeting neuronal nitric oxide synthase , today announced data from its Phase 2 clinical trial of NXN-188 in patients with migraine.
Inhaled Treprostinil New Drug Application Filed By FDA
Published September 5, 2008, 5:16 am, Medical News Today
United Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: UTHR) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Lung Rx, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the New Drug Application (NDA) for inhaled treprostinil for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Pathway Medical Technologies Receives FDA Clearance for Jetstream(TM) Pathway PV(TM) Atherectomy System
Published September 5, 2008, 4:59 am, Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance
Pathway Medical Technologies, Inc., an innovator of endovascular treatments for peripheral arterial disease, today announced that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has given the company clearance to market Jetstream(TM), a peripheral atherectomy catheter designed for use in the treatment of PAD in the lower limbs.
Aetna Signs Contract with Central Florida Health Alliance
Published September 5, 2008, 4:53 am, Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
ORLANDO, Fla.----Aetna announced today that it has reached agreement with the Central Florida Health Alliance on a three-year contract that adds Leesburg Regional Medical Center and The Villages Regional Hospital to Aetna's provider network in the Central Florida area.
Cytokinetics Announces the Initiation of Third Phase IIa Clinical Trial of CK-1827452
Published September 5, 2008, 4:30 am, Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance
Cytokinetics, Incorporated announced today the initiation of its third Phase IIa clinical trial evaluating CK-1827452, a novel cardiac myosin activator being developed by the company for the potential treatment of patients with either acutely decompensated or chronic heart failure. CK-1827452 is the subject of a Collaboration and Option Agreement between Cytokinetics and Amgen Inc.
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Fri Sep 5
- Stroke Facts: 2 Tips for falling with style | stroke facts for patients: Two simple tips to fall with style and give yourself and other folks a good laugh.
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- Brain compensation after stroke: fMRI study with Just
- Sudden neck movement and cervical artery dissection -- Norris et al. 163 (1): 38 -- Canadian Medical Association Journal: Chiro article 2
- Life-Threateni ng Complications of Spinal Manipulation -- Ernst 32 (3): 809 -- Stroke: Chiro article 3
- Chiropractic Manipulation and Stroke : A Population-Bas ed Case-Control Study Editorial Comment: A Population-Bas ed Case-Control Study -- Rothwell et al. 32 (5): 1054 -- Stroke: Chiro article 2
- Abrupt change in head position and cerebral infarction -- Sherman et al. 12 (1): 2 -- Stroke: Chiro article 1
- The Dana Foundation - The War of Rehabilitation : Striking Back at Stroke: A Doctor-Patient Journal
- Jill Bolte Taylor's powerful stroke of insight | Video on TED.com
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