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Outdated medical imaging technology places patients at potential risk for safety

The age of the installed base of medical imaging equipment is continuing to decline dramatically, placing patients at avoidable risk. To draw attention to this deterioration in equipment and the potentially serious consequences, COCIR is launching a new infographic at the 3rd edition of the EuroSafe Imaging presence at the European Congress of Radiology.

20 Mar 2017

New study predicts overall beneficial effect of e-cigarettes

A new study predicts that when e-cigarettes are available as alternative to cigarettes, by 2050 the 32% of smokers in the UK that otherwise would have continued smoking would have completely switched to e-cigarettes.

20 Mar 2017

Australian researchers use new technique to provide estimate of dementia rates among older women

At least a quarter of Australian women over 70 will develop dementia according to University of Queensland researchers.

17 Mar 2017

Study finds many college football athletes at risk for muscle injuries due to low vitamin D levels

More than half of college football athletes participating in the NFL Combine had inadequate levels of vitamin D, and this left them more susceptible to muscle injuries, according to a study at Hospital for Special Surgery.

16 Mar 2017

Tulane researcher aims to improve hormone replacement therapy for post-menopausal women

New research at the Tulane School of Medicine is looking at an estrogen receptor that could be a site for targeted hormone replacement therapy in post-menopausal women.

16 Mar 2017

Parenthood may boost longevity, study suggests

Being a parent could increase the likelihood of living longer once people are in their later years, say researchers.

16 Mar 2017

Regular consumption of tea lowers risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, NUS study finds

A cup of tea a day can keep dementia away, and this is especially so for those who are genetically predisposed to the debilitating disease, according to a recent study led by Assistant Professor Feng Lei from the Department of Psychological Medicine at National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

16 Mar 2017

Combined therapy extends survival of older patients with glioblastoma, clinical study shows

Treating older patients who have malignant brain cancer with the chemotherapy drug temozolomide plus a short course of radiation therapy extends survival by two months compared to treating with radiation alone, show clinical trial results published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

15 Mar 2017

CUMC researchers discover common genetic variant that impacts brain aging

Columbia University Medical Center researchers have discovered a common genetic variant that greatly impacts normal brain aging, starting at around age 65, and may modify the risk for neurodegenerative diseases.

15 Mar 2017

Changes in the brain regions that process speech may be potential predictor of early dementia

Early dementia is typically associated with memory and thinking problems; but older adults should also be vigilant about hearing and communication problems, suggest recent findings in a joint Baycrest-University of Memphis study.

15 Mar 2017

Scientists develop first Canadian Brain Health Food Guide to help adults preserve thinking, memory skills

Baycrest scientists have led the development of the first Canadian Brain Health Food Guide to help adults over 50 preserve their thinking and memory skills as they age.

15 Mar 2017

Pre-surgery information can help predict cognitive decline after postoperative delirium, study finds

Evidence suggests that experiencing delirium after surgery can lead to long-term cognitive decline in older adults.

15 Mar 2017

Cholesterol-lowering statins linked to increased risk of diabetes in older women

Older Australian women taking cholesterol-lowering statins face a significantly increased risk of developing diabetes, according to a University of Queensland study.

15 Mar 2017

Deep learning in healthcare: a move towards algorithmic doctors

People are constantly trying to find more ‘human’ ways to interact with technology. Could the same be achieved for how we approach our health too?

15 Mar 2017

Researchers suggest potential new way to restore healthy intestinal function in older people

Intestinal stem cells rejuvenate daily so bowels will stay healthy and function normally, but a new study in Cell Reports suggests they also age along with people and lose their regenerative capacity.

15 Mar 2017

Novel easy-to-use tool holds potential to revolutionize delirium care in ICU

Millions of intensive care unit patients in the United States experience delirium, an acute brain failure resulting in confusion and long-term memory problems.

14 Mar 2017

Scientists announce landmark database of lifespan-extending drugs and compounds

Scientists from the Biogerontology Research Foundation (BGRF) and University of Liverpool have announced a landmark database of lifespan-extending drugs and compounds called DrugAge.

14 Mar 2017

Daily consumption of blueberries shows positive changes in cognitive function of older adults

New research published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that daily consumption of the equivalent of one cup of fresh blueberries, given as 24 g of freeze-dried powder, showed positive changes in cognitive function over a placebo.

13 Mar 2017

Mayo Clinic study: High-intensity aerobic exercise can reverse cellular aspects of aging

Everyone knows that exercise is good for you, but what type of training helps most, especially when you're older -- say over 65? A Mayo Clinic study says it's high-intensity aerobic exercise, which can reverse some cellular aspects of aging. The findings appear in Cell Metabolism.

10 Mar 2017

Rutgers study discovers that chemical used to detect amyloid plaques increases roundworm lifespan

While many anti-aging drugs don't live up to their claim, a tightly replicated study by Rutgers and a group of researchers from around the country discovered that a chemical used to detect amyloid plaques found in the brains of those with Alzheimer's extended the lifespan of thousands of roundworms similar in molecular form, function and genetics to humans.

10 Mar 2017

Aging News and Research

Outdated medical imaging technology places patients at potential risk for safety

New study predicts overall beneficial effect of e-cigarettes

Australian researchers use new technique to provide estimate of dementia rates among older women

Study finds many college football athletes at risk for muscle injuries due to low vitamin D levels

Tulane researcher aims to improve hormone replacement therapy for post-menopausal women

Parenthood may boost longevity, study suggests

Regular consumption of tea lowers risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, NUS study finds

Combined therapy extends survival of older patients with glioblastoma, clinical study shows

CUMC researchers discover common genetic variant that impacts brain aging

Changes in the brain regions that process speech may be potential predictor of early dementia

Scientists develop first Canadian Brain Health Food Guide to help adults preserve thinking, memory skills

Pre-surgery information can help predict cognitive decline after postoperative delirium, study finds

Cholesterol-lowering statins linked to increased risk of diabetes in older women

Deep learning in healthcare: a move towards algorithmic doctors

Researchers suggest potential new way to restore healthy intestinal function in older people

Novel easy-to-use tool holds potential to revolutionize delirium care in ICU

Scientists announce landmark database of lifespan-extending drugs and compounds

Daily consumption of blueberries shows positive changes in cognitive function of older adults

Mayo Clinic study: High-intensity aerobic exercise can reverse cellular aspects of aging

Rutgers study discovers that chemical used to detect amyloid plaques increases roundworm lifespan

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Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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