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HPV-based screening key to eliminating cervical cancer in Canada

Implementing human papillomavirus (HPV)-based screening in British Columbia could eliminate cervical cancer in the province before 2040, according to a modeling study in CMAJ.

3 Jun 2024

New report highlights the urgent need for increased investment in MS research

A new report has revealed the prolonged time to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) and highlighted the urgent need for increased investment in MS research and enhanced awareness of the disease.

3 Jun 2024

Long-term health risks linger for severe COVID-19 patients three years after hospitalization

Three years after severe COVID-19 hospitalization, significant risks of mortality and long-term symptoms persist, impacting overall health and quality of life.

2 Jun 2024

Study challenges use of in-hospital mortality as sepsis quality metric for safety-net hospitals

Sepsis is a leading cause of death and disability and a key target of state and federal quality measures for hospitals.

31 May 2024

Synthetic cartilage plugs may help heal osteochondral defects and avoid total knee replacements

Osteochondral defects (OCDs) can cause damage to cartilage and underlying bone, leading to chronic pain and loss of joint function.

31 May 2024

Non-coding gene mutation linked to monogenic neurodevelopmental disorders

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and others have identified a neurodevelopmental disorder, caused by mutations in a single gene, that affects tens of thousands of people worldwide.

31 May 2024

Both too much and too little of a protein can lead to severe intellectual deficiencies

New research from the University of Lausanne reveals that both the excess and the deficiency of a single protein can lead to severe intellectual deficiencies.

30 May 2024

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

Disability News and Research

HPV-based screening key to eliminating cervical cancer in Canada

New report highlights the urgent need for increased investment in MS research

Long-term health risks linger for severe COVID-19 patients three years after hospitalization

Study challenges use of in-hospital mortality as sepsis quality metric for safety-net hospitals

Synthetic cartilage plugs may help heal osteochondral defects and avoid total knee replacements

Non-coding gene mutation linked to monogenic neurodevelopmental disorders

Both too much and too little of a protein can lead to severe intellectual deficiencies

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

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