Looking back at history, it seems that mankind has always been on an eternal quest for longevity. Until today, people are continuing to explore and experiment a plethora of diets, exercises and meditations, in search for the ultimate ‘cure’ for ageing or some sort of ‘elixir of life’. Today, we also see an emerging branch [...]
People who have unhealthy lifestyles and other chronic health problems unrelated to dementia may have increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or dementia, according to two independent studies, suggesting that an overall healthy lifestyle has a significant impact on AD and dementia risk. In a study published in the July 19 online issue of [...]
A new study published online in the July issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease reports that grape seed polyphenols, a natural antioxidant, may help prevent the development or delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study is the first to evaluate the ability of grape-derived polyphenols to prevent the generation of a specific form [...]
More patients are tested and treated for osteoporosis when fracture clinics have someone dedicated to screening for the bone disease, reports a new study published in the journal Osteoporosis International. The study, which reviewed osteoporosis screening and management programmes in 11 countries, examined both randomised trials and clinical programmes involving patients treated for fragility fractures [...]
Falls may signal preclinical signs of Alzheimer’s disease, indicating that in some people, problems in gait and balance may occur before cognitive impairment become apparent, according to a study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on July 2011. Researchers from the Washington University’s Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in St Louis, Missouri, USA, recruited [...]
Adults who age successfully tend to focus more on positively gratifying emotions rather than stressful life challenges, suggests a study published in the July 15 issue of Biological Psychiatry. Using neuroimaging data on 21 older and 22 young adults, neuroscientists led by Dr Stefanie Brassen tracked how the brain engages in specific cognitive tasks while [...]
The natural form of vitamin E alpha-tocotrienol (TCT) was recently discovered to block an enzyme that releases fatty acids after a stroke. The researchers also found that TCT stops the action of a gene that leads to brain cell death and might be more potent than drugs targeting single mechanisms for preventing brain tissue damage [...]
Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and Hanwha Chemical Corporation have entered into an exclusive global agreement to develop and commercialise HD203, a candidate biosimilar form of Enbrel® (etanercept) developed by Hanwha. Under the terms of the agreement, Merck will conduct clinical development and manufacture. In addition, upon marketing approval, Merck [...]
Translating policies into practice in Malaysian primary care Authors: Krishnapillai S Ambigga, Anis S Ramli, Ariaratnam Suthahar, Norlaili Tauhid, Lyn Clearihan and Colette Browning Population ageing remains a global phenomenon in this new millennium and is poised to become a major issue in developing countries. Malaysia, an upper middle income country, with a population of [...]
Many older adults may be taking “excessive” doses of drugs for thyroid problems and therefore exposed to an increased risk of fractures, reported a study published on April 27 in the British Medical Journal. The study suggests the necessity for modification of treatment targets and closer monitoring in the elderly patients. Using population-based data from [...]