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Racial, ethnic minorities with Parkinson's disease have a lower health-related quality of life than whites

Among those living with Parkinson's disease, Black, Hispanic and Asian people were found to have a lower health-related quality of life than white people, according to a new study published in the April 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

5 Apr 2023

Study reveals the potential cost savings of a therapy for babies displaying early signs of autism

New research evaluating the potential cost savings of a therapy for babies displaying early autism signs has predicted a three dollar return to Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for every dollar invested in therapy.

5 Apr 2023

IU researchers focus on tackling binge and "high-intensity" drinking

A multi-disciplinary team of Indiana University researchers is focusing their efforts on a growing public health concern: binge and "high-intensity" drinking - extreme drinking behaviors that are increasingly prevalent among college-age adults.

5 Apr 2023

Drug used to treat liver disease may decrease SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce COVID-19 severity

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, attaches to a cellular receptor called angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), and activation of the farnesoid X receptor increases ACE2 expression.

5 Apr 2023

Novel molecule may help overcome the devastating symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

In a new study published in The FASEB Journal, investigators demonstrated the potential of a molecule that may help overcome some of the devastating symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common life-limiting congenital neuromuscular disorder.

5 Apr 2023

Scientists secure funding for cutting-edge research on age-related macular degeneration

A team of scientists led by a Northumbria University academic has won funding to research an eye disease suffered by over 190 million people worldwide.

5 Apr 2023

Phototherapy improves cognitive function in patients with dementia

In an analysis of published clinical trials, investigators found that phototherapy - or exposure to sessions of bright light - may be a promising non-pharmacological intervention for lessening symptoms of dementia.

5 Apr 2023

New approach to primary palliative care increases uptake of advance care planning among patients with advanced cancer

New research in the April 2023 issue of JNCCN - Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that specially trained oncology infusion room nurses can improve advance care planning (ACP) for patients with advanced cancer.

4 Apr 2023

Healthy sleep pattern may help offset asthma risk regardless of genetic susceptibility

Poor quality sleep may bolster a person's genetic susceptibility to asthma, potentially doubling their risk of being diagnosed with the condition, suggests a large UK Biobank study, published in the open access journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research.

4 Apr 2023

New software tool uses genetic data to improve cancer modeling technology

Lifestyle behaviors such as eating well and exercising can be significant factors in one's overall health. But the risk of developing cancer is predominantly at the whim of an individual's genetics.

4 Apr 2023

TiY: Cancer diagnosis and treatment in a single step

Cancer is not incurable anymore. Nevertheless, according to statistics released by Statistics Korea last year, cancer remained the primary cause of mortality in Korea in 2021.

4 Apr 2023

Newly discovered brain circuit involving the astrocyte may help you to calm down

A brimming inbox on Monday morning sets your head spinning. You take a moment to breathe and your mind clears enough to survey the emails one by one.

4 Apr 2023

ChatGPT provides correct health advice about 88% of the time, study finds

As more consumers turn to the newly available ChatGPT for health advice, researchers are eager to see whether the information provided by the artificial intelligence chatbot is reliable and accurate.

4 Apr 2023

High-deductible health plan can deter women from attending additional screening mammography

Researchers who surveyed women attending breast cancer screening appointments found that one in five is likely to skip additional testing after an abnormal finding on their mammogram if there is a deductible or co-payment, according to an editorial published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

4 Apr 2023

New model for proteomic cardiovascular risk assessment among chronic kidney disease patients

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a strong cardiovascular risk factor and is often accompanied by hypertension and diabetes. Despite the disease's prevalence - 10 percent of individuals across the globe suffer from CKD - there are limited tools for measuring cardiac risk for CKD patients, until now.

4 Apr 2023

Study finds ultrasound as an effective standalone diagnostic method for focal breast complaints

Ultrasound is an effective standalone diagnostic method in patients with focal breast complaints, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

4 Apr 2023

Fatigue is common among older adults, and it has many possible causes

Nothing prepared Linda C. Johnson of Indianapolis for the fatigue that descended on her after a diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer in early 2020.

4 Apr 2023

The disparities in COVID-19 prevention strategies across public schools in the US

Researchers evaluated the prevalence of adopting COVID-19 prevention strategies for the 2021 to 2022 schooling period.

4 Apr 2023

Life's Essential 8: Higher cardiovascular health scores linked to reduced mortality risks

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most significant causes of global mortality. Several factors, such as obesity, poor diet, lack of physical activity, dyslipidemia, smoking, diabetes, and high blood pressure, have been identified to enhance the risk of CVD events. In 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) constructed Life’s Simple 7, which included seven lifestyle-based goals that could help achieve ideal cardiovascular health (CVH).

4 Apr 2023

Spike protein could be responsible for memory loss in post-COVID-19 syndrome

Patients diagnosed with post-COVID-19 syndrome often experience cognitive and memory impairments. A new study by researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and UniRio provides insight into the mechanism behind this phenomenon.

3 Apr 2023

Education News and Research

Racial, ethnic minorities with Parkinson's disease have a lower health-related quality of life than whites

Study reveals the potential cost savings of a therapy for babies displaying early signs of autism

IU researchers focus on tackling binge and "high-intensity" drinking

Drug used to treat liver disease may decrease SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce COVID-19 severity

Novel molecule may help overcome the devastating symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Scientists secure funding for cutting-edge research on age-related macular degeneration

Phototherapy improves cognitive function in patients with dementia

New approach to primary palliative care increases uptake of advance care planning among patients with advanced cancer

Healthy sleep pattern may help offset asthma risk regardless of genetic susceptibility

New software tool uses genetic data to improve cancer modeling technology

TiY: Cancer diagnosis and treatment in a single step

Newly discovered brain circuit involving the astrocyte may help you to calm down

ChatGPT provides correct health advice about 88% of the time, study finds

High-deductible health plan can deter women from attending additional screening mammography

New model for proteomic cardiovascular risk assessment among chronic kidney disease patients

Study finds ultrasound as an effective standalone diagnostic method for focal breast complaints

Fatigue is common among older adults, and it has many possible causes

The disparities in COVID-19 prevention strategies across public schools in the US

Life's Essential 8: Higher cardiovascular health scores linked to reduced mortality risks

Spike protein could be responsible for memory loss in post-COVID-19 syndrome

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