MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'atrophy'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:30:04 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298718&cid=t_296826_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FRkIGbtcxVcQ%2F How can we help younger generations find the right path to lifelong brain health and performance — especially as they will live longer, and in more dynamic, complex environments? We created the Brain Health across the Lifes­pan series to curate reliable sources of information, and here you can  check out  the Top 10 Resources to Better Understand the Teenage Brain. Wishing you and your family a very brain-fit decade…please enjoy the December edition of our monthly eNewsletter: Research Bites Memory Training Reduces Brain Atrophy: Andreas Engvig, a former SharpBrains intern and current neuroscientist, gives us a unique peak into his lab’s work on how mem­ory train­ing can both improve memory performance and decrease brain matter reduction in older adults’ brains. Cognitive ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298718 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:05:22 +0100 4298718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275425&cid=t_296826_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FJFc0J6E891o%2F Numerous studies show benefits of cognitive training in older adults, but a recent study questions their validity. The debate on the effects of specific cognitive interventions is not settled. A finding that researchers do seem to agree on is that aging is accompanied by brain and cognitive decline. These reductions seem to be modifiable through cognitive and physical exercise. In this vein, our lab recently demonstrated that older adults involved in an 8-week memory training program show less brain atrophy. This gives some hope for older adults wondering whether their training efforts are really worth while. A major research interest in our lab is how brain structure and memory change across the human life-span. We have recently been able to measure regional changes in the brain within th... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275425 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:37:38 +0100 4275425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501581&cid=t_296826_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FfTeyILguohY%2F           Huntington’s disease (HD) is a progressive, inherited and degenerative brain disorder that produces physical, mental and emotional changes.  Named after George Huntington, the physician who first described the illness in 1872, Huntington’s disease was formerly known as Huntington’s chorea, from the Greek for choreography, or dance.  The name refers to the involuntary, jerky movements that can develop in later stages of the illness.  Approximately 30,000 people in the United States have Huntington’s disease, which affects men and women equally across all ethnic and racial lines.  While more common in adults, juvenile Huntington’s accounts for about one-sixth of all cases.  Every child of a parent who carries the HD gene has a 50% chance... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501581 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:29:03 +0100 3501581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3383091&cid=t_296826_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FyQpzRLqK4v4%2F Acquired brain injury refers to any brain damage that happens after birth. Alcohol is one of the many causes of acquired brain injury. The injury inflicted by alcohol abuse is referred to as alcohol related brain injury (ARBI). More than 2,500 Australians are treated for ARBI every year. Just how much damage is done depends on a number of factors. These include individual differences, as well as the person’s age, gender, nutrition and their overall pattern of alcohol consumption. A person with ARBI might experience problems with memory, thinking abilities and physical coordination. A younger person has a better chance of recovery because of their greater powers of recuperation. However, the effects of alcohol related brain injury can be permanent for many sufferers. Alcohol and br... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3383091 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:53:20 +0100 3383091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827171&cid=t_296826_117_f&fid=38815&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FGetPrimed%2F%7E3%2Fr-432LQ8hvo%2F Many mid-life women experience changes in sexual health including vaginal atrophy, vaginal dryness and painful sexual intercourse. Since many women do not discuss these issues, we are conducting an anonymous survey to better understand the types of sexual health issues women are dealing with so we can design appropriate educational materials. We appreciate your responses and will share our results. This survey is powered by SurveyGizmo’s online survey software. Please take my survey now (Source: Get Primed!) Get Primed! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827171 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:43:00 +0100 3827171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3290769&cid=t_296826_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fhuntingtons-chorea%2F Pathophysiology 1) progressive neurodegenerative disease with selective neuronal loss – caused by an excessive repeat of the CAG nucleic acid sequence in the gene on chromosome 4 that codes for the Huntington protein 2) unclear how altered Huntington protein contributes to the specific symptoms 3) the protein HAP-1, which binds to the Huntingtin protein, possibly contributes to the pathogenesis 4) usual duration from onset of symptoms to death is about 15 years 5) marked by involuntary movements, progressive dementia, striking emotional changes Signs and Symptoms 1) the greater the expansion, the earlier the onset of disease 2) onset is earlier by 3-4 years if condition is inherited from father 3) usual presenting signs – emotional and cognitive deficits (often by years) 4) mos... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3290769 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:19:44 +0100 3290769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827172&cid=t_296826_117_f&fid=38815&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FGetPrimed%2F%7E3%2F3oNSFqX6Pl0%2F In a previous blog post – Sexual Changes during Perimenopause and Beyond – I reviewed some of the sexual changes that may occur with menopause. One of the most common sexual issue for postmenopausal women is vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis), the thinning and inflammation of vaginal walls induced by declining estrogen. Vaginal atrophy can lead to vaginal dryness and painful sexual intercourse. Although many women do not seek help for this condition, estrogen treatment has been proven effective in restoring vaginal health and improving symptoms. Estrogen Options There are a number of low dose hormone therapies available in a variety of forms such as vaginal tablets, rings and creams. These local therapies relieve dryness and painful intercourse by rebuilding the lining of the vagina... Get Primed! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827172 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:02:00 +0100 3827172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1246765&cid=t_296826_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F238603070%2F Cognitive training (the basis for what we call "brain fitness" these days) has a wide array of applications. The most recent one, which is capturing public's imagination, monopolizing media coverage, and creating certain confusion, is Healthy Brain Aging. We are fortunate to have Dr. Joshua Steinerman, one of our new Expert Contributors, offer today his great voice to this conversation. Enjoy! --------------------------- Minding the Aging Brain -- By Joshua R. Steinerman, M.D. Scientists, philosophers, artists, and experts from all fields of human endeavor lament: it ain’t easy getting older. It? Do they refer to frailty and disability? To bodily disease? To life at its essence? It’s all in your head The mind is not set in stone, but it is encased by bone. It’s really all a... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1246765 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:07:29 +0100 1246765