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New study… still learning about Lou Gehrig’s disease

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:29:01 +0000

New, provocative story from the New York Times. There is a new study suggesting early brain trauma -- like a concussion -- could be responsible for some of the symptoms associated with Lou Gehrig's disease. Interesting article and an interesting study.

david disiere

Healing the Brain?

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:42:47 +0000

So a tend to travel a lot. For business, for pleasure, for everything. And when I travel I like to keep busy working or reading... just want to keep busy. Recently I came across this amazing article in my travels about an experimental new brain treatment they are testing at the University of Wisconsin. Basically they are simulating brain regrowth through the tongue. Yes I wrote -- tongue. You have to read it to understand. It's worth it. This potentially could be an amazing new discovery in our advancement of brain research.

david disiere

A Jump on Alzheimer Diagnosis

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:02:27 +0000

A new diagnostic procedure was discussed at the international Alzheimer's conference in Hawaii. First time in twenty-five years it would be updated. A write up on the decision is here. It's worth a read. Researchers are suggesting that Alzheimer's could start years before dementia sets in. Still a lot to learn about this troubling disease.

david disiere

Haiti — update

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:01:52 +0000

Even though it's not in the news everyday, Haiti is still struggling to recover from the devastating earthquake. The Associated Press just did a very comprehensive piece on the problems that still plague the country and it's people. They write that "only 2-percent" of the rubble in the capital has been cleared making it all but impassable. And the number of Haitians in relief camps has "nearly doubled" to "1.6 million". Aid is still coming in but we can't forget the devastation and the efforts to rebuild the country. Please take a minute to read through this Associated Press story -- it will give you some insight as to how bad things still are. Thank you

david disiere

Happy 4th

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:37:23 +0000

Want to wish you and your family a happy fourth of July weekend. Hope you get some R&R with friends and family. And also want to say a sincere thanks to our Veterans, our troops and their families who sacrifice so much for our freedoms.

david disiere

Make It Right — New Orleans

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:57:19 +0000

A while ago I posted about this TV show contractor, Mike Holmes, on one of my other blogs. He's the guy behind the show Holmes on Homes where he and his crew come in and fix renovations gone wrong for desperate homeowners. He says his mission is to make it right. Those are good words to live by. Well it turns out he's also involved in several charities through a foundation he started as well as helping in the recovery efforts in New Orleans. In particular in the lower 9th ward. He's certainly doing his part. Worth taking some time to review.

david disiere

Memorial Day Rememberance

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:56:55 +0000

Teresa and I wanted to take a moment to offer our heartfelt wishes and appreciation to all the men and women serving in our armed forces today as well the Veterans and the soldiers that died protecting our freedom. All of whom deserve our thanks and gratitude on this solemn day of remembrance. Thank you all.

david disiere

Brief History of Alzheimers

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 19:00:17 +0000

How did they come up with the name Alzheimers? Reading this article sheds some interesting light on the disease. Fascinating facts about the first know case and how they studied it early on. Ultimately it was named after Alois Alzheimer who was the first to identify the disease back in the early 1900's. The study of the human brain has progressed light-years in the past decade but this debilitating disease has been around a lot longer than that. Hopefully one day we will find a cure but getting there takes knowledge. Reading this article and about Alois Alzheimer is a small step that's worth taking.

david disiere

Promising New Alzheimer Vaccine

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:16:22 +0000

I know they've tested Alzheimer vaccines before, but someone brought this recent article to our attention. Thought it was important and that you all would want to see. It looks like they're close to testing a new Alzheimer vaccine in Europe. As you know, Teresa and I are very focused on brain research efforts. This is an encouraging sign in the fight to eradicate this disease that affects so many families across the world.

david disiere

Haiti Update — U.S. Military Operations to End in June

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:02:07 +0000

At the height of our efforts to help the people of Haiti after the earthquake we had well over 20,000 U.S. military personnel working to mobilize rescue and relief efforts. They did a tremendous job helping a country in need. Currently have 2,200 troops still there and they will draw down further in June. You can read the announcement here. Although our military's presence has to wind down, our efforts to help the children and family go on. The Haitian president estimated it would take three years just to remove the debris and then even more to rebuild. To rebuild their country and their lives they will need help from people like you and I for many years to come.

david disiere