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Delayed multiple sclerosis diagnosis underscores need for urgent research and awareness boost, report find

A new report from MS Australia reveals that the average time to diagnose multiple sclerosis is nearly four years, highlighting the urgent need for increased research investment and enhanced awareness.

29 May 2024

SPLIT program: Stratified care for enhanced outcomes in low back pain management

Low back pain, or LBP, challenges health systems worldwide. To mitigate persistent disabling LBP, the implementation of a stratified approach in primary care has been suggested.

28 May 2024

People with disabilities more likely to experience pregnancy complications, report shows

People with disabilities account for 13% of all pregnancies in Ontario, but a new report shows that this population was more likely to experience pregnancy complications such as emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and preterm birth.

28 May 2024

Experts recommend structured approach to optimize exercise interventions in MS rehabilitation

A team of experts in multiple sclerosis (MS) research recommends a structured approach to the study of mechanisms of exercise training for improving outcomes for multiple sclerosis (MS).

24 May 2024

Does poor sleep hit obese teens harder?

Inadequate sleep significantly impairs cognitive function in obese adolescents more than in their healthy-weight peers. The study highlights the importance of sleep for cognitive health, especially in overweight youth.

23 May 2024

Global study highlights major health risks: air pollution and high blood pressure top the list

A comprehensive study in The Lancet reveals the global health impacts of 88 risk factors, emphasizing the significant burden of air pollution and high blood pressure.

21 May 2024

Understanding the role of oxidative stress in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis

The number of people suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD) is expected to reach 100 million by 2050, but there is still no effective therapy.

21 May 2024

Ovum AI launches Australia’s first longitudinal dataset to revolutionize women’s healthcare

Powered by artificial intelligence and women’s data, health management app Ovum A.I reached a significant milestone today as it enters its pilot phase with hundreds of women.

20 May 2024

Eliminating race adjustment in lung function tests may alter diagnosis and disability eligibility

Removing race from equations that estimate lung function will shift the categorization of disease severity across patient populations, moving more Black individuals into an advanced disease category, according to new research led by scientists at Harvard Medical School.

20 May 2024

New insights into health challenges and the risk factors driving metabolic syndromes

The latest findings from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, published today in The Lancet, provide new insights into health challenges and the risk factors that are driving them.

17 May 2024

New test enhances early detection of large vessel occlusion stroke

Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide and the second leading cause of death, but the right early intervention can prevent severe consequences.

17 May 2024

Plant-based diets reduce cancer and heart disease risks, study shows

Study reveals that plant-based diets significantly reduce the risks of cancer and cardiometabolic diseases while improving overall health markers.

16 May 2024

Global life expectancy to rise by nearly 5 years by 2050, GBD 2021 study predicts

The latest findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021, published today in The Lancet, forecast that global life expectancy will increase by 4.9 years in males and 4.2 years in females between 2022 and 2050.

16 May 2024

£85 million funding to support the international community in tackling antimicrobial resistance

Funding of £85 million will be announced at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

16 May 2024

Climate change may negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions

Climate change, and its effects on weather patterns and adverse weather events, is likely to negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions, argue a UCL-led team of researchers.

16 May 2024

Severe traffic injuries in Finland result in major financial burdens, with direct costs dominating within the first year

Study estimates the total costs of severe traffic injuries in Finland over two years, revealing that direct costs comprise the majority and occur mostly within the first year post-injury.

16 May 2024

Income and education linked to lower post-stroke mortality

New research, presented today at the 10th European Stroke Organisation Conference 2024, has revealed that high-income individuals have a 32% lower risk of post-stroke mortality.

15 May 2024

Children with neurodevelopmental disorders face increased risk of congenital abnormalities

Children with neurodevelopmental disorders report congenital abnormalities, such as defects of the heart and/or urinary tract, at least ten times more frequent compared to other children.

14 May 2024

Experts advocate for terminology change in brain injury research

A new editorial published this May in the British Journal of Sports Medicine by experts from Spaulding Rehabilitation, Boston University, Mayo Clinic, and the Concussion Legacy Foundation, argues that the term "subconcussion" is a dangerous misnomer that should be retired.

14 May 2024

New report highlights the role of stigma in perpetuating poverty and inequality

Stigma is a glue that holds poverty, inequality and economic insecurity in place enabling and exacerbating inequalities of wealth, health and opportunity, says a new report.

14 May 2024

Disability News and Research

Delayed multiple sclerosis diagnosis underscores need for urgent research and awareness boost, report find

SPLIT program: Stratified care for enhanced outcomes in low back pain management

People with disabilities more likely to experience pregnancy complications, report shows

Experts recommend structured approach to optimize exercise interventions in MS rehabilitation

Does poor sleep hit obese teens harder?

Global study highlights major health risks: air pollution and high blood pressure top the list

Understanding the role of oxidative stress in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis

Ovum AI launches Australia’s first longitudinal dataset to revolutionize women’s healthcare

Eliminating race adjustment in lung function tests may alter diagnosis and disability eligibility

New insights into health challenges and the risk factors driving metabolic syndromes

New test enhances early detection of large vessel occlusion stroke

Plant-based diets reduce cancer and heart disease risks, study shows

Global life expectancy to rise by nearly 5 years by 2050, GBD 2021 study predicts

£85 million funding to support the international community in tackling antimicrobial resistance

Climate change may negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions

Severe traffic injuries in Finland result in major financial burdens, with direct costs dominating within the first year

Income and education linked to lower post-stroke mortality

Children with neurodevelopmental disorders face increased risk of congenital abnormalities

Experts advocate for terminology change in brain injury research

New report highlights the role of stigma in perpetuating poverty and inequality

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