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Researchers identify potential biomarker to predict developmental problems in premature infants

Researchers have identified a potential biomarker for predicting whether a premature infant is at high risk for motor development problems, according to a study published online in the journal Radiology.

17 Dec 2013

U-M researchers report novel approach for treating tinnitus in humans

For tens of millions of Americans, there's no such thing as the sound of silence. Instead, even in a quiet room, they hear a constant ringing, buzzing, hissing, humming or other noise in their ears that isn't real. Called tinnitus, it can be debilitating and life-altering.

17 Dec 2013

New study aims to better understand brain aging and AD in adults with Down syndrome

To many, Down syndrome is a childhood condition. But improved health care means that individuals with DS now routinely reach age 50 or 60 years of age, sometimes beyond. However, if they live long enough, people with Down syndrome are almost certain to develop Alzheimer's disease.

17 Dec 2013

New classification system to manage emergency surgery described in special issue of BJS

Researchers in Finland have implemented a classification system for emergency operations that allows for a fair and efficient way to manage a large volume of such surgery.

16 Dec 2013

NIH Stroke Trials Network includes UC San Diego Health System as grant recipient

A network of 25 nationally recognized stroke centers has been created to rapidly address the three core features of stroke research and care: prevention, treatment and recovery. The regional coordinating centers, working with nearby satellite facilities, will span the country and have teams of researchers representing every stroke-related medical specialty, with the primary goal of bringing new therapies and strategies to the stroke community more rapidly.

16 Dec 2013

Exercise in middle age protects against sarcopenia and maintains muscle strength, physical performance

A cross-sectional study by investigators from Tokyo University has found that exercising in middle age is a protective factor against sarcopenia and effective in maintaining muscle strength and physical performance.

16 Dec 2013

Four U.S. researchers to receive grants to improve cognition in individuals living with Down syndrome

The Scientific Advisory Board of the Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA has recommended 4 U.S. researchers to receive grants from the Foundation for its second funding cycle of 2013.

15 Dec 2013

NIH names UTHealth as one of 25 regional stroke centers

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has been named one of 25 regional stroke centers by the National Institutes of Health and the only one in Texas.

14 Dec 2013

Cancer patients living in rural areas tend to retire early after being diagnosed

Rural cancer patients are at an increased risk for financial impact. Compared to their counterparts in cities, cancer patients living in rural areas tend to retire early after being diagnosed, and are less likely to go on paid disability leave while receiving treatment.

13 Dec 2013

New study provides a set of tools for measuring age in all dimensions

Age is not just the number of years one has lived, argue IIASA population researchers. A new study from the group provides a set of tools for measuring age in all its dimensions.

13 Dec 2013

NIH StrokeNet to revolutionize research on stroke

A network of 25 regional stroke centers working with nearby satellite facilities will span the country, have teams of researchers representing every medical specialty needed for stroke care and will address the three prongs of stroke research: prevention, treatment and recovery. The Centers were announced today by the National Institutes of Health.

13 Dec 2013

Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting focuses on new strategies in the battle against osteoporosis

Today, one of the largest clinical bone events in the Asia-Pacific region opened at the Hong Kong Conference and Exhibition Centre, drawing close to 850 international delegates from over 60 countries. The IOF Regionals 4th Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting, which continues through to December 15, is organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation in cooperation with the Hong Kong Osteoporosis Foundation and the Osteoporosis Society of Hong Kong.

12 Dec 2013

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses to receive applications for 2014 Mary Ann Mikulic Scholarship

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses will now begin accepting applications for the 2014 Mary Ann Mikulic Scholarship. The Mary Ann Mikulic Scholarship offers one full conference registration for a first-time attendee to the 40th Anniversary ARN Annual Conference, October 29-November 1 in Anaheim, CA.

12 Dec 2013

Inflating balloon inside artery after stent placement increases patients' risk of serious complications

Johns Hopkins surgeons say skipping one commonly taken step during a routine procedure to insert a wire mesh stent into a partially blocked carotid artery appears to prevent patients from developing dangerously low blood pressure, an extremely slow heart rate or even a stroke or heart attack.

12 Dec 2013

Dietary amino acids improve sleep disturbances caused by brain injuries in animals

Scientists who fed a cocktail of key amino acids to mice improved sleep disturbances caused by brain injuries in the animals. These new findings suggest a potential dietary treatment for millions of people affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI)—a condition that is currently untreatable.

12 Dec 2013

New web-based tool developed to aid health professionals determine right treatment for injured workers

University of Alberta researchers have developed a new web-based tool to aid health professionals in determining the right treatment course for injured workers, helping them feel better and get back to work earlier.

12 Dec 2013

EPSRC donates £5 million for dementia research

Health ministers from the G8 nations will meet in London today (11 December) to discuss the global health challenge posed by dementia. The summit aims to develop co-ordinated global action on dementia. One area of focus at the summit is preventing and delaying dementia.

11 Dec 2013

WHO's MiNDbank database goes online

MiNDbank, a new WHO database goes online today, presenting a wealth of information about mental health, substance abuse, disability, human rights and the different policies, strategies, laws and service standards being implemented in different countries. It also contains key international documents and information.

10 Dec 2013

Exercise program improves symptoms of depression in patients with Parkinson's disease

A new study by a movement disorder neurologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that depression improved among patients with Parkinson's disease who participated in a long-term group exercise program.

10 Dec 2013

New research report provides insights on retirement risks

Around 70 percent of pre-retirees plan to work longer in retirement, while only 37 percent of retirees took this approach to address retirement risks. These findings are one of several retirement planning issues covered in the Society of Actuaries new research report, "2013 Risks and Process of Retirement Survey." The report provides insights on how Americans decide to retire and how they manage resources in retirement.

9 Dec 2013

Disability News and Research

Researchers identify potential biomarker to predict developmental problems in premature infants

U-M researchers report novel approach for treating tinnitus in humans

New study aims to better understand brain aging and AD in adults with Down syndrome

New classification system to manage emergency surgery described in special issue of BJS

NIH Stroke Trials Network includes UC San Diego Health System as grant recipient

Exercise in middle age protects against sarcopenia and maintains muscle strength, physical performance

Four U.S. researchers to receive grants to improve cognition in individuals living with Down syndrome

NIH names UTHealth as one of 25 regional stroke centers

Cancer patients living in rural areas tend to retire early after being diagnosed

New study provides a set of tools for measuring age in all dimensions

NIH StrokeNet to revolutionize research on stroke

Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting focuses on new strategies in the battle against osteoporosis

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses to receive applications for 2014 Mary Ann Mikulic Scholarship

Inflating balloon inside artery after stent placement increases patients' risk of serious complications

Dietary amino acids improve sleep disturbances caused by brain injuries in animals

New web-based tool developed to aid health professionals determine right treatment for injured workers

EPSRC donates £5 million for dementia research

WHO's MiNDbank database goes online

Exercise program improves symptoms of depression in patients with Parkinson's disease

New research report provides insights on retirement risks

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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