Drug Trials Show Promise Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Drug Trials Show Promise Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Tokyo & Cambridge…Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) and Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) (Headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, CEO: Michel Vounatsos, “Biogen”) announced positive topline results from the Phase II study with BAN2401, an anti-amyloid beta protofibril antibody, in 856 patients with early Alzheimer’s disease. The study achieved statistical significance on key predefined […]

Are You Ready for The 2018 Firecracker Mile?

Are You Ready for The 2018 Firecracker Mile?

Arnold, CA…We’re back for another great race! Join us in this one-mile race that occurs immediately before the Arnold Independence Day parade and celebrate July 4th mountain style! This is a fundraiser for Hazel Fischer Elementary School’s Parents Club, and all ages are welcome to participate. How fast can you run a mile? Once an […]

Can Your Morning Coffee Help with Type-2 Diabetes?

Can Your Morning Coffee Help with Type-2 Diabetes?

Zurich, Switzerland…A genetic circuit designed to regulate blood glucose levels, which is activated by the caffeine found in coffee, is demonstrated in a mouse model of diabetes. The findings are reported in Nature Communications this week. Type-2 diabetes mellitus affects more than 400 million people worldwide with substantial associated health costs. Successful health management requires […]

Poor Handwashing Spreading Dangerous Bacteria Around the Kitchen

Washington, DC…A new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that when it comes to handwashing before meals, consumers are failing to properly clean their hands 97 percent of the time. Rushed handwashing can lead to cross-contamination of food and other surfaces, resulting in foodborne illness. “As a mother of three young children, I […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Welcomes Additional Board Certified Surgeon with Multiple Specialties to Join the Team at MTMC

Mark Twain Medical Center Welcomes Additional Board Certified Surgeon with Multiple Specialties to Join the Team at MTMC

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center is pleased to announce the arrival of an additional Surgeon to Mark Twain Medical Center. Dr. Eldo Frezza is a Board Certified General Surgeon, specializing in breast surgery, wound care, colorectal surgery, and advanced technology in hernia surgery. Dr. Frezza has practiced medicine in both the United States and […]

Golf Classic Raises $45,568 for Project HOPE

Golf Classic Raises $45,568 for Project HOPE

Copperopolis, CA…Last week, Adventist Health Sonora’s Foundation held the 22nd annual Golf Classic at Saddle Creek Golf Resort. It was a beautiful day for the 115 golfers who enjoyed 18 holes, lunch and an awards banquet. The tournament and contest winners were: 1st Place Champions/ Score: 51 Team 7A Joe Deleon Mutunga Maithya Axel Gomes […]

FDA Approves First Drug Comprised of an Active Ingredient Derived from Marijuana

FDA Approves First Drug Comprised of an Active Ingredient Derived from Marijuana

Washington, DC…The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) [CBD] oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome, in patients two years of age and older. This is the first FDA-approved drug that contains a purified drug substance derived from marijuana. […]

Hospital Foundation Announces Winners of the Barger 2018 Golf Outing

Hospital Foundation Announces Winners of the Barger 2018 Golf Outing

Angels Camp, CA…The 11th annual Barger Golf Outing was held on Monday, June 4th at Greenhorn Creek Resort. The annual charity tournament attracted 120 golfers who competed in a modified scramble with scoring based on the “blind bogie” method. The day’s activities raised $60,000 bringing the cumulative event total to more than a half a […]

Lace Up Your Running Shoes For The 2018 Firecracker Mile

Lace Up Your Running Shoes For The 2018 Firecracker Mile

Arnold, CA…We’re back for another great race! Join us in this one-mile race that occurs immediately before the Arnold Independence Day parade and celebrate July 4th mountain style! This is a fundraiser for Hazel Fischer Elementary School’s Parents Club, and all ages are welcome to participate. How fast can you run a mile? Once an […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Welcomes Additional Board Certified Surgeon with Multiple Specialties to Join the Team at MTMC

Mark Twain Medical Center Welcomes Additional Board Certified Surgeon with Multiple Specialties to Join the Team at MTMC

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center is pleased to announce the arrival of an additional Surgeon to Mark Twain Medical Center. Dr. Eldo Frezza is a Board Certified General Surgeon, specializing in breast surgery, wound care, colorectal surgery, and advanced technology in hernia surgery. Dr. Frezza has practiced medicine in both the United States and […]

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to Aid Mind Matters

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to Aid Mind Matters

Columbia, CA…Sierra Repertory Theatre has awarded the preview performance of its production of the hit Broadway musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” to Mind Matters to be used as a major fundraiser. “We think this is a great way for people, young and old, to enjoy a wonderful evening in the theatre while helping Mind […]

Dignity Health President and CEO Bob Diehl Issued the Following Statement Regarding Measure A

Dignity Health President and CEO Bob Diehl Issued the Following Statement Regarding Measure A

San Andreas, CA…“The passage of Measure A affirms a new lease between the Mark Twain Health Care District and Mark Twain Medical Center, which will continue to be affiliated with Dignity Health. Dignity Health continues to be proud to serve the residents of Calaveras County, providing high-quality, accessible health care. We want to thank the […]

From Birthing to Rattlesnakes Calaveras Consolidated Handles it All

From Birthing to Rattlesnakes Calaveras Consolidated Handles it All

Valley Springs, CA…From Birthing to Rattlesnakes Calaveras Consolidated Handles it All. Yesterday was a busy day for Calco Firefighters…”An interesting day! EBMUD Parks Ranger & Calco firefighters assist with bringing their new baby girl into the world. Dad delivered as Firefighters arrived. CalCo Firefighters take care of a rattlesnake at a birthday party for grandma […]

Racquetball Clinics on June 9th at Big Trees Fitness

Racquetball Clinics on June 9th at Big Trees Fitness

Arnold, CA…Racquetball Clinics on June 9th at Big Trees Fitness. 1:00-2:00 pm “Intro to playing safe, effective doubles” Clinic Q&A. 2:00-4:00 pm. Supervised round Robin play; Prizes! Refreshments will be served Sign up in advance please include your level of play (Beg/Int/Adv) Saturday June 9th 2018. (209) 795-9965 or Info@BigTreesFitness.com We Are Big Trees Our […]

Reported Sexually Transmitted Diseases Increase in Calaveras County

Reported Sexually Transmitted Diseases Increase in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…A significant increase in Calaveras County residents diagnosed with a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) in 2017 was reported by the Calaveras County Public Health Division (CCPHD). According to local health authorities, cases of gonorrhea increased from 12 cases in 2016 to 21 cases in 2017, while cases of syphilis increased from 6 to […]

Weekend Sleep May Be Enough to Erase Workweek Sleep Deficit Says New Study

Weekend Sleep May Be Enough to Erase Workweek Sleep Deficit Says New Study

Stockholm, Sweden…..Previous studies have found a U‐shaped relationship between mortality and (weekday) sleep duration. We here address the association of both weekday and weekend sleep duration with overall mortality. A cohort of 43,880 subjects was followed for 13 years through record‐linkages. Cox proportional hazards regression models with attained age as time‐scale were fitted to estimate […]

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to Aid Mind Matters

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to Aid Mind Matters

Columbia, CA…Sierra Repertory Theatre has awarded the preview performance of its production of the hit Broadway musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” to Mind Matters to be used as a major fundraiser. “We think this is a great way for people, young and old, to enjoy a wonderful evening in the theatre while helping Mind […]

Hospital Seeks Volunteers to Support Gift Shop

Hospital Seeks Volunteers to Support Gift Shop

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation is seeking high energy volunteers to assist in the Hospital Gift Shop. Gift shop volunteers assist in daily operations, run the register, open and close, inventory, restocking and customer service. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week. The “Gifts of Love” hospital gift shop […]

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