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Medical Breakthrough: Cycling used as therapy for people with Parkinson's

Posted 12:42 PM 4/17/2024 by Naomi De Lucia

Researchers think that spin class might be the answer to help those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's.

The first sign of Parkinson's disease hit 63-year-old Lamont Dorrity early in life.

"My early 50s, so, I was one of the low percentage that got it early, and I had tremors (More)

4/14/2024

Medical Breakthroughs: Doctors turn tumor cells against cancer cells

Posted 11:42 AM 4/15/2024 by Naomi De Lucia

There's a type of brain tumor that's really common and treatment has stayed the same for years.

Now, researchers are looking at ways to make a person's own body attack the tumor.

"My hand, my finger, two fingers got numb," Fran Noonan said.

Those were the first signs (More)

4/11/2024

Medical Breakthroughs: New app helping taking care of caregivers

Posted 12:57 PM 4/12/2024 by Naomi De Lucia

A new app is giving caregivers the tools they need while also reminding them to take care of themselves.

Professor Richard Holden with the Indiana University Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief and a team of many others have developed the Brain CareNotes telehealth app.

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4/10/2024

Prescription Health: Signs of persistent depressive disorder

Posted 5:38 PM 4/11/2024 by Naomi De Lucia

Persistent Depressive Disorder, or PDD, is not as severe as depression, but adults can struggle with the symptoms of it for years. 

According to the Cleveland Clinic, 3% of Americans experience it at some point in their lives.

"People don't realize sometimes that they may have (More)

4/9/2024

Medical Breakthrough: Corneal Neurotization helping patients restore eyesight

Posted 9:22 AM 4/10/2024 by Naomi De Lucia

Up to 10,000 people a year lose their ability to blink, and that can cause loss of eyesight.

Most people blink 17 times a minute, over a thousand blinks every hour. That adds up to 15,000 blinks a day, but in some cases people can lose their ability to blink.

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