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 'finding a cure'. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:26:31 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2768681&cid=t_137909_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F_uwBWoX1z2c%2F Research with Alzheimer’s and diabetes both seem to get more exciting every day. Don’t you think? Here’s some more exciting news: N60. The name “N60″ is something you’ll hear more and more because it is a specific section of “RanBP9, a protein that has proven key in Alzheimer’s research. According to Science Daily, RanBP9 “increases the production of the amyloid beta protein,” which is important because patients with Alzheimer’s have an extreme amount of this protein. More so than those without the disease. In short, the hope is that discovering what makes this “amyloid beta protein” go gangbusters in patients will lead to stopping the progression. And therefore, the disease. Image: sxc.hu. ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2768681 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:08:09 +0100 2768681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473601&cid=t_137909_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FOxvoYiQvOZQ%2F Researchers at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center are looking at a potential link that connects Lou Gehrig’s disease and algae. Lou Gehrig’s disease “attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.” While studies are still preliminary and additional research is needed, the preliminary thought is that the disease could be triggered by algae in the water. One source says that “certain algae blooms produce a neurotoxin that may trigger the disease. The blue-green algae can be fatal to animals and should be avoided.” Researchers note that this algae is extremely rare. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Lou Gehrig’s Disease and Algae (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473601 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:37:52 +0100 2473601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2067858&cid=t_137909_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FdZFiTCZ-VJI%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,594,370599,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() This is exciting news: scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston have initiated a phase 1 clinical trial to reverse type 1 diabetes. Scientists have used a vaccine that provides protection against tuberculosis to cure a disease the “closely resembles” Type 1 diabetes in mice. According to the research: “In the animal studies, a commonly used vaccine that provides protection against tuberculosis, called Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), was used effectively to deplete the abnormal immune cells that attack and destroy the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas.” They are recruiting people for the human trials... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2067858 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:13:22 +0100 2067858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2027650&cid=t_137909_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FkWSAzHHKURU%2F As I’ve mentioned before, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in my early 20s. It was hard enough getting it then. I can’t imagine getting it as a child. The shots, food restrictions, and constant monitoring is a difficult thing for children and their families. That’s why research and funding is needed until there is a cure. To that end, I have another great interview in the Putting a Face on Diabetes series. I’m always amazed at people that get involved. It doesn’t matter how they are involved, to me doing something is so much better than feeling helpless or complaining. To that end, I came across an online diabetes fundraiser a few years ago that was put on by Brenda Novak, an author whose son has diabetes. I was so impressed by her efforts (and wait until ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2027650 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:11:26 +0100 2027650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2011471&cid=t_137909_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FNIRnEKUMVeo%2F Hey Guys, I’m back from the long Thanksgiving weekend…………… ah……………. Did you get to take any time off? I hope so. I’ve learned that my blood sugars are much more manageable when I rest and take life at a reasonable pace. I want you all to know that I did say a prayer for all my fellow diabetics out there! I want you all to be happy, healthy, and strong! Of course, the night before Thanksgiving, I was thinking about all the stuff I had to do and feeling a bit overwhelmed. Wouldn’t you know it, I had a massive low blood sugar that night. Ugh. Doesn’t it figure? It didn’t matter, though, My family and I had a lovely day and I hope you did too. I came across this quote that I think you might enjoy: The... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2011471 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:57:19 +0100 2011471