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Chronic diseases unconsciously limit mobility of older people

Chronic diseases are a key factor limiting the mobility of older people. Usually individuals are conscious of their condition in the case of an acute musculoskeletal disorder that causes pain or functional limitations.

11 Apr 2019

New report examines VA's process for determining TBI in veterans seeking disability compensation

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs should expand the requirement in its disability compensation process regarding who can diagnose traumatic brain injury to include any health care professional with pertinent and ongoing brain injury training and experience, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

11 Apr 2019

Living transplant donors also need long-term monitoring to prevent adverse events

While organ transplant recipients receive continual care as the end-stage treatment to their condition, attention also should be given to living donors, who can suffer from hypertension, diabetes and other disorders after donation, according to a study by researchers at UC San Francisco.

11 Apr 2019

Researchers use experimental PET to detect abnormal tau in brains of living former NFL players

Using an experimental positron emission tomography scan, researchers have found elevated amounts of abnormal tau protein in brain regions players with cognitive, mood and behavior symptoms.

11 Apr 2019

Scientists solve mystery surrounding common genetic cause of ALS

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have cracked the mystery surrounding the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease.

11 Apr 2019

ClinEpiDB releases data from MAL-ED study that addresses childhood malnutrition

As the big data revolution continues to evolve, access to data that cut across many disciplines becomes increasingly valuable.

11 Apr 2019

Atrium Health and Wake Forest signs MOU to create next-generation healthcare system

Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist Health and Wake Forest University today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to create a next-generation academic healthcare system.

11 Apr 2019

Human iPSCs-derived mesenchymal stem cells could avoid ageing-related shortfalls

The use of primary mesenchymal stem cells is fraught with ageing-related shortfalls such as limited expansion and early senescence.

11 Apr 2019

Processed aconite root could relieve neuropathic pain in murine peripheral neuropathy

The root of Aconitum carmichaeli, is a crude drug used in traditional Chinese or Japanese kampo medicine to treat pain associated with coldness.

11 Apr 2019

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy appears to be more effective in relieving symptoms of IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting 10 - 20 per cent of people. Abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habit significantly affect patients' quality of life and can force them to take days off work.

11 Apr 2019

New study provides overview of potential risks of vaccinating breastfeeding women

In light of the continuing anti-vaccination movement, a provocative new article provides a comprehensive overview of the potential risks of vaccinating breastfeeding women.

11 Apr 2019

Active lifestyles may help damaged nerves to regenerate after spinal cord injury

Leading an active lifestyle may increase the likelihood of damaged nerves regenerating after a spinal cord injury.

10 Apr 2019

Sexual behavior could affect gut microbiome and immune system

A person's sexual behavior could affect their microbiome and immune system, potentially elevating their risk of HIV infection, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

10 Apr 2019

Penn State-led project focuses on opioid addiction treatment in teens

Substance use disorders continue to rise at alarming rates among adolescents, with opioid abuse contributing to this significant public health problem.

10 Apr 2019

Researchers develop potent and safe vaccine against deadly MERS

A collaborative team from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Saudi Arabia and Canada developed a potent and safe vaccine that protects against the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome, or MERS. The findings recently were published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

10 Apr 2019

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Chronic diseases unconsciously limit mobility of older people

New report examines VA's process for determining TBI in veterans seeking disability compensation

Living transplant donors also need long-term monitoring to prevent adverse events

Researchers use experimental PET to detect abnormal tau in brains of living former NFL players

Scientists solve mystery surrounding common genetic cause of ALS

ClinEpiDB releases data from MAL-ED study that addresses childhood malnutrition

Atrium Health and Wake Forest signs MOU to create next-generation healthcare system

Human iPSCs-derived mesenchymal stem cells could avoid ageing-related shortfalls

Processed aconite root could relieve neuropathic pain in murine peripheral neuropathy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy appears to be more effective in relieving symptoms of IBS

New study provides overview of potential risks of vaccinating breastfeeding women

Active lifestyles may help damaged nerves to regenerate after spinal cord injury

Sexual behavior could affect gut microbiome and immune system

Penn State-led project focuses on opioid addiction treatment in teens

Researchers develop potent and safe vaccine against deadly MERS

Study relates DNA methylation levels to obesity

Genetics may play a role in developing cancer therapy-induced cardiomyopathy

Economic ripples: Hospital closure hurts a town’s ability to attract retirees

Researchers map genetic mutation behind incurable disease

Don't Believe the Hemp: UHPLC Analysis of Hemp Seed Oils

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Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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