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Older people experiencing homelessness more likely to die soon

A quarter of the participants in a long-term study of older people experiencing homelessness in Oakland died within a few years of being enrolled, UC San Francisco researchers found.

29 Aug 2022

Combination of anemia and weak muscles increases the risk of death in older people

A study by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos in Brazil and University College London in the United Kingdom shows that a combination of anemia and weak muscles in older people heightens the risk of death in ten years by 64% for men and by 117% for women.

29 Aug 2022

FAU and Tel Aviv researchers receive grant to tackle Alzheimer’s-related mood disorders

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia affecting an estimated 6.3 million Americans age 65 and older. Without the development of medical breakthroughs to prevent, treat, slow or cure AD that number could grow to 13.8 million by 2060.

29 Aug 2022

Cost concerns lead to delay in Nigeria’s HPV vaccination plan

Nigeria's latest target for introducing a life-saving vaccine against cervical cancer has been branded unrealistic by health specialists as cost concerns have yet to be addressed, leaving thousands of Nigerian women at risk.

29 Aug 2022

Potential cause of racial disparity affecting infants with congenital heart disease discovered

Race was already known to matter when it came to health outcomes for infants with congenital heart disease (CHD), the most common birth defect, affecting 1 in 100 live births.

29 Aug 2022

New risk assessment tool predicts mortality for atrial fibrillation patients after completion of TAVR

A large-scale international study led by Mount Sinai has yielded the first risk score that can help predict mortality for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who have undergone a successful transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and discharged home.

29 Aug 2022

Association between different physical activities and longevity of elder individuals

Researchers investigated whether different leisure time physical activities (LT-PA) were differentially associated with all-cause mortality and mortality risks from cancer or cardiovascular disorders among elder individuals.

29 Aug 2022

Motorcycle helmet protects riders by filtering harmful emissions

A motorcycle helmet that filters out harmful emissions from the air is protecting riders in New Delhi and other Indian cities that rank among the most polluted in the world.

26 Aug 2022

Naval STEM Coordination Office sponsors internship to increase diversity in the field of orthopedic medicine

To increase diversity in the field of orthopedic medicine, the Naval STEM Coordination Office (NSCO) recently sponsored the four-week E. Anthony Rankin Orthopaedic Surgery Internship, held earlier this summer.

26 Aug 2022

Many mothers of children with autism experience depressive symptoms

About 50% of all mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) had elevated levels of depressive symptoms over 18 months, while rates were much lower (6% to 13.6%) for mothers with neurotypical children in the same period, UCSF researchers report in a new study published August 26 in Family Process.

26 Aug 2022

Urban use of reclaimed water associated with health risks

Reclaimed water has been widely used in urban area. However, residual pathogens in the recycled water have been frequently reported, and are identified as the main source of health risks for wastewater reuse.

26 Aug 2022

Penn-CHOP Kidney Innovation Center focuses on early detection, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease

In an effort to improve the lives of children and adults with kidney disease, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine are jointly launching the Penn-CHOP Kidney Innovation Center.

26 Aug 2022

Research receives NSF funding to fight against medical device infections

When Martha Grady tells her students about her research, she describes it as "shooting lasers at stuff to see what happens."

26 Aug 2022

First patient version of the ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention unveiled today

The first patient version of the European Society of Cardiology Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention are unveiled today at ESC Congress 2022.

26 Aug 2022

Three-drug medication effective in preventing recurrent cardiovascular events after a heart attack

A three-drug medication known as a "polypill," developed by the Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) and Ferrer, is effective in preventing secondary adverse cardiovascular events in people who have previously had a heart attack, reducing cardiovascular mortality by 33 percent in this patient population.

26 Aug 2022

In-school occupational therapists can help understand the unique learning needs of autistic children

In an Australian first, South Australia has appointed a new Assistant Minister for Autism, tasked to increase autism supports in public primary schools. This could not have come at a more urgent time as new research from the University of South Australia shows that parents world-wide report a lack of awareness and understanding of the unique learning needs of autistic children across all levels of mainstream school.

26 Aug 2022

Education News and Research

Older people experiencing homelessness more likely to die soon

Combination of anemia and weak muscles increases the risk of death in older people

FAU and Tel Aviv researchers receive grant to tackle Alzheimer’s-related mood disorders

Cost concerns lead to delay in Nigeria’s HPV vaccination plan

Potential cause of racial disparity affecting infants with congenital heart disease discovered

New risk assessment tool predicts mortality for atrial fibrillation patients after completion of TAVR

Association between different physical activities and longevity of elder individuals

Motorcycle helmet protects riders by filtering harmful emissions

Naval STEM Coordination Office sponsors internship to increase diversity in the field of orthopedic medicine

Many mothers of children with autism experience depressive symptoms

Urban use of reclaimed water associated with health risks

Penn-CHOP Kidney Innovation Center focuses on early detection, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease

Research receives NSF funding to fight against medical device infections

First patient version of the ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention unveiled today

Three-drug medication effective in preventing recurrent cardiovascular events after a heart attack

In-school occupational therapists can help understand the unique learning needs of autistic children

Unraveling the interplay of omicron, reinfections, and long covid

Study offers a glimpse into the ongoing cognitive processes in the sleeping brain

Chinese researchers identify a new molecular mechanism of NASH pathogenesis

New approach using CRISPR can engineer massive quantities of cells for therapeutic applications

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