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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016 ❚ SIUSLAW NEWS 7B Three Tips To Keep Horse Hooves Infection Free (NAPSA)-When it comes to keeping your horse healthy, hoof care is often a critical ele- ment so you can enjoy normal activities togeth- er, such as riding or competing. Properly main- tained hooves are much less likely to develop bacterial and fungal infections; thus, horses can maintain normal hoof function. The Problem Thrush, a bacterial infection, can be a com- mon problem that resides in the “frog” of a horse’s hoof. The frog refers to the dark-col- ored soft tissue on the bottom side of the foot that is triangular in shape, and stretches from a horse’s heel to midway toward the toe. The bacteria that causes thrush thrives in unsanitary conditions like stalls, where dirt, debris and bacteria can get trapped in horses’ feet. The preliminary sign of the condition is a strong odor coming from the hoof. Three Steps to Healthier Hooves There are several tips and strategies to manage and prevent thrush. Keeping the hoof and frog clean and free of bacteria is impor- tant, and this can be challenging in a barn envi- ronment that is often wet and full of bacteria. Certified Journeyman Farrier Tab Pigg rec- ommends these three tips: 1. Clean the hooves daily with a hoof pick and clean wire brush; the pick removes the bulk and the wire brush removes residue. 2. Trim hooves on a regular schedule. Feet that go untrimmed longer than seven or eight weeks develop thin soles and a stretched white line, making it easier for bacteria to enter the hoof capsule. 3. Ask a farrier to use pour-in pads that adhere to the bottom of the foot to seal out moisture and debris. Pour-in pads are liq- uid urethane adhesives that provide durable, shock-absorbent support within the hoof cap- Brain Health Registry: Speeding Path To Alzheimer’s Cure (NAPSA)- The statistics on Alzheimer’s disease bear witnessing. The prevalence of the condition is estimated to triple by 2050, growing from 5.3 million to- day to 16 mil- lion. It is the TV star Linda Gray, among sixth leading millions with friends or fam- cause of death in ily members affected by Al- the United States zheimer’s disease, hopes a and the fi fth PSA she made will encour- leading cause of age others to support and death for those sign up for a clinical trial aged 65 and registry. older. And costs for the disease are taking a toll: In 2015, caring for those with Al- zheimer’s was estimated to be $226 billion, with half of the costs borne by Medicare, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. By 2050, the cost of Alzheimer’s could jump to $1.1 trillion (in 2015 dollars). That makes Alzheimer’s disease ripe for break- throughs in prevention and curative treatments. The Alzheimer’s Association says that new treat- ments for the disease cannot be discovered without Y clinical trials, which are seeking tens of thousands of volunteers, both with and without the disease. Getting On Board With A Registry One of the easiest ways to participate in a clini- cal trial for Alzheimer’s disease is through a health care registry, which matches individuals to clini- cal trials. The Internet-based, free national Brain Health Registry launched in 2014 is one such reg- istry. With 40,000 current members, its goal is to double the number in 2016. The Brain Health Registry aims to reduce the cost of patient recruitment for clinical trials by building a large online pool of potential candidates. Once volunteers are registered on the site, they complete questionnaires about basic demograph- ics, health, lifestyle and medical history, along with cognitive tests and a consent form on the Brain Health Registry website, www.join.brainhealthreg- istry.org. The National Institute on Aging makes a strong case for participation in clinical trials: • Help others, including future family mem- bers, who may be at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. • Receive regular monitoring by medical pro- fessionals. • Learn about Alzheimer’s and one’s health. • Test new treatments that might work better than those currently available. • Get information about support groups and resources. The state of research for Alzheimer’s pales when compared to other diseases. In 2011, the Na- tional Institutes of Health (NIH) spent only $480 D ELLOW million on Alzheimer’s, while cancer research re- ceived about $6 billion, heart disease, $4.2 billion and HIV, $3.2 billion. Alzheimer’s Affects More Women, Minorities Alzheimer’s disease affects a disproportionate number of women, African Americans and Hispan- ics, as well as older adults over 65. Two-thirds of the 5.1 million people currently suffering from Al- zheimer’s disease are women. Unfortunately, African Americans represented 12 percent of the U.S. population in 2011 but only 5 percent of clinical trials, and Hispanics com- prised 16 percent of the population but only 1 per- cent of clinical trial participants. A recent University of California at Davis study shows that despite a congressional mandate that research fi nanced by NIH include minorities, nonwhites comprise fewer than 5 percent of par- ticipants in NIH-supported studies. The FDA’s Offi ce of Women’s Health identi- fi ed major barriers to minorities: lack of disease education; insurance status; patient inconvenience costs; unavailability of transportation; distance to a study site; and patient and family concerns about risk. You Can Help To help increase participation in clinical trials and help speed the path to cures, people are encour- aged to join the Brain Health Registry for free at www.join.brainhealthregistry.org. S ERVICES IRECTORY N eed a C ontractor? L ooking for a P rofessional? 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