Disability News and Research

RSS

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

A genome-wide association study in Nature Genetics reveals insights into the genetics of cannabis use disorder, highlighting its strong association with psychopathology and a causal link to lung cancer, and suggesting distinct genetic pathways from mere cannabis use.

23 Nov 2023

Gene therapy could reverse symptoms of rare, hereditary DOOR syndrome

A lot of research has been done over many decades on diseases that are widespread in large parts of the population, such as cancer and heart disease. As a result, treatment methods have improved enormously thanks to long-term research efforts on diseases that affect many people.

23 Nov 2023

Examining pedestrian injuries in motor vehicle accidents: epidemiology and outcome analysis

Epidemiology of head injuries in pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents.

22 Nov 2023

Significant genetic variations linked to cannabis use disorder identified in major global ancestries

Multi-ancestry genome-wide association study of cannabis use disorder.

22 Nov 2023

Lost in the mix of Medicaid ‘unwinding’: Kentucky cut off her health care over a clerical error

The day her Medicaid coverage ended, Beverly Likens was in the hospital after a scary trip to the emergency room.

21 Nov 2023

Study provides the first national estimate of family caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences

Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine provide the first national estimate of caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences that can limit their ability to perform necessary tasks while caring for older family members.

20 Nov 2023

Gambling addiction linked to increased risk of long-term sick leave

Gambling addiction can increase the risk of long-term sick leave for several years, according to a new study published in Psychological Medicine.

20 Nov 2023

Uniting Against Antimicrobial Resistance: An Interview with the World Health Organization

An interview with Kitty van Weezenbeek, Director of Surveillance, Prevention and Control of AMR for the World Health Organistion (WHO) AMR division.

20 Nov 2023

Researchers develop machine learning-based tool for assessment of shoulder function

A study published in Scientific Reports introduces a simple string-pulling task as a reliable method for assessing shoulder mobility in both animals and humans. This innovative approach, combined with machine learning, has the potential to revolutionize the diagnosis and monitoring of shoulder injuries, offering an affordable and accessible solution.

19 Nov 2023

New Social Security report shows growing overpayment problem tops $23B

A new financial report released by the Social Security Administration this week shows that the scope of the agency's overpayment problem has continued to grow.

17 Nov 2023

Consumption of UPFs increases the risk of cancer and cardiometabolic multimorbidity

The association between UPF consumption and cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes.

17 Nov 2023

New study provides comprehensive picture of perioperative cardiac arrest in the UK

A new study ‒ that has examined all cardiac arrests occurring during or soon after surgery in more than 300 UK hospitals over a one-year period ‒ has identified that this extremely dangerous and often fatal event occurs in 3 per 10,000 surgeries requiring anesthesia.

16 Nov 2023

Guinea worm cases near eradication, but animal infections pose new challenge

The CDC's latest report in the MMWR reveals significant progress in the global fight against guinea worm disease, with human cases dropping to 13 in 2022 and only three in the first half of 2023. However, challenges remain due to rising animal infections and civil unrest in affected regions.

16 Nov 2023

New drug cocktail reverses brain swelling and improves recovery in animal models of brain injury

Cerebral edema, the dangerous brain swelling that occurs after traumatic brain injury (TBI), can increase risk of death tenfold and significantly worsen prospects for recovery in brain function.

15 Nov 2023

Novel robotic system accurately measures arm usage in stroke patients

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide. Each year more than 15 million people worldwide have strokes, and three-quarters of stroke survivors will experience impairment, weakness and paralysis in their arms and hands.

15 Nov 2023

The unusual way a Catholic health system is wielding an abortion protest law

A Catholic hospital system is suing several California patients and their advocates because the patients allegedly refused to be discharged.

15 Nov 2023

Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care

Margaret Newcomb, 69, a retired French teacher, is desperately trying to protect her retirement savings by caring for her 82-year-old husband, who has severe dementia, at home in Seattle.

14 Nov 2023

Study shows environment's pivotal role in healthy aging and disease prevention

Study explores new geroscience tools for studying the impact of environmental factors on aging, aiming to delay age-related diseases and disabilities. It highlights how non-genetic factors, like environmental toxins and socio-economic conditions, significantly influence aging and health outcomes.

13 Nov 2023

Maternal metabolic conditions linked to children's neurodevelopmental risks, study shows

Study investigates how maternal metabolic conditions like pregestational diabetes, gestational diabetes, and obesity mediate the risk of neurodevelopmental conditions in children. It highlights the significant role of obstetric and neonatal complications in this relationship, emphasizing the need for managing these complications to mitigate children's risk of developing conditions like ADHD and autism.

12 Nov 2023

Research redefines rheumatoid arthritis: Over 314,000 cells analyzed for precise treatment strategies

A new paper recently published in Nature, reported the examination of synovial tissue from the joints of nearly 80 people with RA, in combination with RNA sequencing and surface protein analyses.

10 Nov 2023

Disability News and Research

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

Gene therapy could reverse symptoms of rare, hereditary DOOR syndrome

Examining pedestrian injuries in motor vehicle accidents: epidemiology and outcome analysis

Significant genetic variations linked to cannabis use disorder identified in major global ancestries

Lost in the mix of Medicaid ‘unwinding’: Kentucky cut off her health care over a clerical error

Study provides the first national estimate of family caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences

Gambling addiction linked to increased risk of long-term sick leave

Uniting Against Antimicrobial Resistance: An Interview with the World Health Organization

Researchers develop machine learning-based tool for assessment of shoulder function

New Social Security report shows growing overpayment problem tops $23B

Consumption of UPFs increases the risk of cancer and cardiometabolic multimorbidity

New study provides comprehensive picture of perioperative cardiac arrest in the UK

Guinea worm cases near eradication, but animal infections pose new challenge

New drug cocktail reverses brain swelling and improves recovery in animal models of brain injury

Novel robotic system accurately measures arm usage in stroke patients

The unusual way a Catholic health system is wielding an abortion protest law

Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care

Study shows environment's pivotal role in healthy aging and disease prevention

Maternal metabolic conditions linked to children's neurodevelopmental risks, study shows

Research redefines rheumatoid arthritis: Over 314,000 cells analyzed for precise treatment strategies

Discover how SciY empowers scientists

Why use light scattering to analyze proteins and viral vectors?

Changing the landscape of R&D to build clinical success from the ground up

Latest News