http://www.daviddisiere.org Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:48:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 http://www.daviddisiere.org/2010/08/20/new-study-still-learning-about-lou-gehrigs-disease/ 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 ... http://www.daviddisiere.org/2010/08/08/healing-the-brain/ 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 ... http://www.daviddisiere.org/2010/07/29/a-jump-on-alzheimer-diagnosis/ 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 ... http://www.daviddisiere.org/2010/07/17/haiti-update/ 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 http://www.daviddisiere.org/2010/07/03/happy-4th/ 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 ... http://www.daviddisiere.org/2010/06/10/make-it-right-new-orleans/ 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 ... http://www.daviddisiere.org/2010/05/31/memorial-day-rememberance/ 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 ... http://www.daviddisiere.org/2010/05/22/brief-history-of-alzheimers/ 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 ... http://www.daviddisiere.org/2010/04/30/promising-new-alzheimer-vaccine/ 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 ... http://www.daviddisiere.org/2010/04/20/haiti-update-u-s-military-operations-to-end-in-june/