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Positive self-perceptions about aging linked to better post-fall physical recovery

There is a strong association between an older person's view of how they are aging and how well they will physically recover after a fall.

22 May 2025

Reduced monitoring after stroke found safe for low risk patients

Halving the number of times vital signs and neurological function are checked in low-risk patients after treatment for acute ischaemic stroke does not compromise care or recovery, according to new findings presented at the 11th European Stroke Organisation Conference in Helsinki, Finland.

22 May 2025

New gene delivery systems can reach cells in the brain and spinal cord with exceptional accuracy

Research teams funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have created a versatile set of gene delivery systems that can reach different neural cell types in the human brain and spinal cord with exceptional accuracy.

21 May 2025

Depression and loneliness predict future chronic pain in older adults

Researchers tracked more than 7,000 older adults in England and found that loneliness and depression increased years before the onset of chronic pain, and remained elevated long after pain began. Social isolation also rose with age, but differences between those with and without pain were minimal.

21 May 2025

New framework modernizes traumatic brain injury diagnosis after 50 years

Trauma centers nationwide will begin to test a new approach for assessing traumatic brain injury (TBI) that is expected to lead to more accurate diagnoses and more appropriate treatment and follow-up for patients.

21 May 2025

Study finds higher rates of pulmonary embolism in pediatric patients

Pulmonary embolism in children has been acknowledged to be an issue in clinical care but was thought to be rare.

20 May 2025

Post-Intensive Care Syndrome patients experience long-term deficits in cognitive and physical function

More than half of ICU survivors may experience Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), which involves new or worsening physical, psychological, or cognitive impairments after a critical illness.

20 May 2025

Residual inflammation can linger in psoriasis patients despite skin treatment

New research shows that in patients with psoriasis, even though their skin responds well to treatment with biologics, inflammation can linger, leading to broader health implications such as obesity and cardiovascular and fatty liver disease.

20 May 2025

Air pollution fuels artery damage and accelerates heart disease, review finds

Researchers reviewed how air pollution, especially fine particulate matter (PM2.5), drives the development and worsening of atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. Their findings highlight robust links between air pollution exposure, early artery changes, and underlying biological mechanisms fueling cardiovascular risk.

19 May 2025

Rising temperatures drive global surge in obstructive sleep apnea severity

Rising temperatures increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a large new study published at the ATS 2025 International Conference.

18 May 2025

Diabetes paradox: Rising diabetes prevalence poses a growing threat to the labor market

Advances in medical technology over the last 30 years have made it easier to detect and treat diabetes, leading to significant health improvements in people with the disease.

18 May 2025

Depression after stroke linked to higher mortality and disability over a decade

People who experience depression following a stroke may face a higher risk of poor health and even death for up to a decade afterward, new research finds.

16 May 2025

Study reveals subtle effects of recessive mutations on health and reproduction

As a group, carriers of recessive disorders are slightly less healthy and have a reduced chance of having offspring.

16 May 2025

Lithuanian researchers develop breakthrough stroke monitoring system

Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 15 million people suffer a stroke each year.

16 May 2025

Californians receiving in-home care fear Medicaid cuts will spell end to independent living

With a Starbucks coffee cup in her hand and a half gallon of milk under her arm, Florence Owens let herself into Carol Crooks' apartment on a Monday morning, announced herself with a cheery "hello," walked through the book-filled living room, and got to work in the kitchen.

16 May 2025

Ubrogepant relieves early migraine symptoms and may help prevent full-blown attacks

A phase 3 trial found that ubrogepant, given during the premonitory phase of migraine, improved common warning symptoms such as fatigue, light and sound sensitivity, and neck pain. These benefits were observed as early as one hour post-treatment, suggesting early intervention can reduce migraine burden.

15 May 2025

Research shows no difference in communication between autistic and non-autistic individuals

There is no significant difference in the effectiveness of how autistic and non-autistic people communicate, according to a new study, challenging the stereotype that autistic people struggle to connect with others.

14 May 2025

New brain network discovery could revolutionize depression diagnosis

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Commentary published today, researchers have identified what could be the first reliable biomarker for depression risk, potentially transforming how this devastating condition is identified and treated.

13 May 2025

Exploring how play affects cognitive functioning in children with autism

Step into physical therapy professor Anjana Bhat's colorful Move 2 Learn Innovation Lab on the University of Delaware's Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus, and you may see children moving to the beat or leaping over structures as part of an obstacle course.

12 May 2025

Australia releases first national guidelines for diagnosing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Health professionals will have access to national clinical practice guidelines to help assess and diagnose fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), following a 4-year research project led by The University of Queensland.

12 May 2025

Disability News and Research

Positive self-perceptions about aging linked to better post-fall physical recovery

Reduced monitoring after stroke found safe for low risk patients

New gene delivery systems can reach cells in the brain and spinal cord with exceptional accuracy

Depression and loneliness predict future chronic pain in older adults

New framework modernizes traumatic brain injury diagnosis after 50 years

Study finds higher rates of pulmonary embolism in pediatric patients

Post-Intensive Care Syndrome patients experience long-term deficits in cognitive and physical function

Residual inflammation can linger in psoriasis patients despite skin treatment

Air pollution fuels artery damage and accelerates heart disease, review finds

Rising temperatures drive global surge in obstructive sleep apnea severity

Diabetes paradox: Rising diabetes prevalence poses a growing threat to the labor market

Depression after stroke linked to higher mortality and disability over a decade

Study reveals subtle effects of recessive mutations on health and reproduction

Lithuanian researchers develop breakthrough stroke monitoring system

Californians receiving in-home care fear Medicaid cuts will spell end to independent living

Ubrogepant relieves early migraine symptoms and may help prevent full-blown attacks

Research shows no difference in communication between autistic and non-autistic individuals

New brain network discovery could revolutionize depression diagnosis

Exploring how play affects cognitive functioning in children with autism

Australia releases first national guidelines for diagnosing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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