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Photo credit: Wellcome Images (Creative Commons) Photo credit: Wellcome Images (Creative Commons) Turmeric compound boosts regeneration of brain stem cells

29/12/2014 · by · in Uncategorized · Leave a comment

A bioactive compound found in turmeric promotes stem cell proliferation and differentiation in the brain, reveals new research published today in the open access journal Stem Cell Research & Therapy. The findings suggest aromatic turmerone could be a future drug candidate for treating neurological disorders, such as stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. The study looked at […]

huntington’s chorea

17/01/2013 · by · in neurology · 3 Comments

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (Huntington’s Chorea; Chronic Progressive Chorea; Hereditary Chorea) Huntington’s disease is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by chorea and progressive cognitive deterioration, usually beginning in middle age. Diagnosis is by genetic testing. Treatment is supportive. First-degree relatives are encouraged to have genetic testing. Huntington’s disease affects both sexes […]