Record #:

194

Author(s):

Bubbeo, Daniel

Abstract:

Researchers at The Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development at Duke University are attempting to understand the physical and mental changes humans experience as they age.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 9, Feb 1992, p30-33, il, por

Subject(s):

Aged; Geriatrics; Retirement; Duke University. Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development

Record #:

36274

Author(s):

Martin Edward [Author]

Abstract:

Medical advancements possible over the next decade included cryopreservation, controlling prosthetic limbs with the mind, and nanotechnology. Areas projected for improvement or further development over the next ten years included gene therapy, noninvasive technology, and cure of Dementia diseases. As for an area the author acknowledges is not clear, it involves medical ethics: when to cease providing procedures, especially where age is concerned.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 2, February 2016, p52-57 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nanotechnology; Cancer; Alzheimer's disease; Genetics--Research; Wake Forest University; Pharmaceutical industry; Elderly care; Geriatrics; Insurance, Health; Carolinas Medical Center (Charlotte); East Carolina University. Brody School of Medicine