Zolpidem Might Assist Patients With Akinetic Mutism

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 13 Mar 2007

A new study finds that zolpidem, temporarily improved brain function in a patient suffering from akinetic mutism. The patient was able to communicate, walk, and eat...Read More

Computer Program Helps Hospitals Prepare For Mass Casualties

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 11 Mar 2007

Johns Hopkins emergency medicine specialists have developed a tool to help hospitals prepare for disasters with the potential to overwhelm services...Read More

Researchers Discover New Molecular Path to Fight Autoimmune Diseases

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 11 Mar 2007

Multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and arthritis are among a variety of autoimmune diseases that are aggravated when one type of white blood cell, called the immune regulatory...Read More

Gates Foundation, MMV Plan To Fund Malaria Research Center in UAE

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 10 Mar 2007

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Medicines for Malaria Venture plan to fund the establishment of a research center ...Read More

Tougher Smoking Ban for British Columbia Smokers

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 10 Mar 2007

Smokers might as well kick the butt. There will be no escape into outdoor areas in eateries or distant patios, as the newly to- be- released bill...Read More

Study Sheds Light on Value of Newer Antipsychotic Drugs for Schizophrenia

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 10 Mar 2007

A study comparing medications for schizophrenia found two of three newer antipsychotic drugs are more effective in patients...Read More

Triptolide: A Potential Drug for Polycystic Kidney Disease

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 06 Mar 2007

A treatment for polycystic kidney disease(PKD), a leading cause of fatal kidney failure worldwide, has been identified by a research...Read More

Multiple Course of Steroids Protects Preterm Baby’s Lungs

Posted in General Support group on Mon, 05 Mar 2007

A recent study finds that repeated courses of steroids to women in preterm labor do not result in brain damage of the baby in the womb as believed...Read More

Alberta's Mental Health Act Welcomed

Posted in Others Support group on Mon, 05 Mar 2007

Alberta government has planned to introduce an amendment to their Mental Health Act, which will make it simpler for mentally ill patients to be committed to hospital if they...Read More

Sania Mirza Admitted for Treatment of Knee Injury

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 03 Mar 2007

Hyderabad: Tennis star Sania Mirza, who sustained injury to her right knee during the Qatar Open, was Saturday admitted to a private hospital here for treatment, which could last...Read More