Mystery of sudden hair loss hits college athlete
Kenneth Levine, a Union College captain, experienced total alopecia universalis after initial patchy regrowth from steroids. The piece explains alopecia areata as an autoimmune condition affecting hair follicles, notes varying courses from patchy regrowth to complete loss, and calls for more research while highlighting support networks and ongoing treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Levine
Levine
Union College
Brenda Block
Larchmont
National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Vera Price
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
San Francisco
The
National Foundation
KU students study exercises to boost elderly mobility
A group of Kansas University doctoral students led a seminar at Valley View Care Home to show older adults can regain strength and balance through safe, individualized routines. Visser and Nickel emphasized warm ups, proper equipment, and practical aids like Thera Bands and water-filled jugs to prevent falls and maintain independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
Mary Visser
Lawrence
Valley View Care Home
Ridge Ct
Visser
Wayne Osness
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Osness
Nickel
Ben Biglns
Physical Education
Valley View
Nordic Track Introduces Home Strength Trainer Nordic Flex Gold
The Minnesota firm Nordic Track unveils the Nordic Flex Gold home strength trainer using isokinetic resistance to match effort. The six square foot unit offers 32 exercises, electronic reps readouts, goal setting, and three power levels guided by experts noting benefits for both men and women, including osteoporosis prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nordic Track
Minnesota
Chaska, Minn
CML Group Inc
Acton
Mass
New technique heals cell damage from electric shocks
Researchers report a surfactant additive injected into blood can seal damaged membranes after high voltage shocks in animals. The method may treat electric shock victims and could aid cancer radiation therapy and nuclear accident injuries. If validated, it could reduce muscle and nerve cell death and improve outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael C. Lee
University of Chicago Medical Center
Proceedings
National Academy of Sciences
Washington
Lee
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