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Lyme disease aftercare: new insights into persistent symptoms

Study explores the causes of persistent symptoms after Lyme borreliosis (LB) treatment, revealing that factors like social and physical functioning, psychological distress, and comorbidities are key determinants.

29 Nov 2023

Study finds no evidence to suggest cannabis reduces illicit opioid use

A 20-year Australian study has found no evidence to suggest cannabis reduces illicit opioid use, and it may not be an effective long-term method of reducing harm for those with an opioid use disorder or problematic use of opioids.

29 Nov 2023

Exploring the life expectancy of autistic individuals in the U.K.

Researchers estimate the life expectancy of autistic people living in the United Kingdom.

29 Nov 2023

Study identifies how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders

An international study group led by researchers of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders.

28 Nov 2023

She once advised the president on aging issues. Now, she’s battling serious disability and depression.

The GoFundMe request jumped out at me as I was scrolling through posts on LinkedIn.

28 Nov 2023

Study reveals high alcohol consumption in men increases mortality risks in China

The associations of cause-specific mortality with alcohol intake.

28 Nov 2023

Associations between socioeconomic status, clinical variables, and non-COVID-19 sepsis risk

The impact of socioeconomic status and clinical variables on sepsis incidence and mortality.

28 Nov 2023

Researchers take step toward developing cell therapy treatment for MS

An international team has shown that the injection of a type of stem cell into the brains of patients living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is safe, well tolerated and has a long-lasting effect that appears to protect the brain from further damage.

27 Nov 2023

Stronger quadriceps may reduce knee replacement risk

Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to research being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

27 Nov 2023

Study estimates the life expectancy and years of life lost by autistic people in the UK

A new study led by UCL researchers confirms that autistic people experience a reduced life expectancy, however the number of years of life lost may not be as high as previously claimed.

23 Nov 2023

Chitosan tamponades: A breakthrough in treating postpartum hemorrhage

Researchers highlight chitosan-covered tamponades as a promising, accessible treatment for postpartum hemorrhage, a major cause of maternal mortality, especially where advanced medical interventions are unavailable. This method, safe and effective, offers a crucial option in emergency situations, as detailed in their study, including application guidelines and a demonstration video.

23 Nov 2023

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

A genome-wide association study in Nature Genetics reveals insights into the genetics of cannabis use disorder, highlighting its strong association with psychopathology and a causal link to lung cancer, and suggesting distinct genetic pathways from mere cannabis use.

23 Nov 2023

Gene therapy could reverse symptoms of rare, hereditary DOOR syndrome

A lot of research has been done over many decades on diseases that are widespread in large parts of the population, such as cancer and heart disease. As a result, treatment methods have improved enormously thanks to long-term research efforts on diseases that affect many people.

23 Nov 2023

Examining pedestrian injuries in motor vehicle accidents: epidemiology and outcome analysis

Epidemiology of head injuries in pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents.

22 Nov 2023

Significant genetic variations linked to cannabis use disorder identified in major global ancestries

Multi-ancestry genome-wide association study of cannabis use disorder.

22 Nov 2023

Lost in the mix of Medicaid ‘unwinding’: Kentucky cut off her health care over a clerical error

The day her Medicaid coverage ended, Beverly Likens was in the hospital after a scary trip to the emergency room.

21 Nov 2023

Study provides the first national estimate of family caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences

Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine provide the first national estimate of caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences that can limit their ability to perform necessary tasks while caring for older family members.

20 Nov 2023

Gambling addiction linked to increased risk of long-term sick leave

Gambling addiction can increase the risk of long-term sick leave for several years, according to a new study published in Psychological Medicine.

20 Nov 2023

Uniting Against Antimicrobial Resistance: An Interview with the World Health Organization

An interview with Kitty van Weezenbeek, Director of Surveillance, Prevention and Control of AMR for the World Health Organistion (WHO) AMR division.

20 Nov 2023

Researchers develop machine learning-based tool for assessment of shoulder function

A study published in Scientific Reports introduces a simple string-pulling task as a reliable method for assessing shoulder mobility in both animals and humans. This innovative approach, combined with machine learning, has the potential to revolutionize the diagnosis and monitoring of shoulder injuries, offering an affordable and accessible solution.

19 Nov 2023

Disability News and Research

Lyme disease aftercare: new insights into persistent symptoms

Study finds no evidence to suggest cannabis reduces illicit opioid use

Exploring the life expectancy of autistic individuals in the U.K.

Study identifies how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders

She once advised the president on aging issues. Now, she’s battling serious disability and depression.

Study reveals high alcohol consumption in men increases mortality risks in China

Associations between socioeconomic status, clinical variables, and non-COVID-19 sepsis risk

Researchers take step toward developing cell therapy treatment for MS

Stronger quadriceps may reduce knee replacement risk

Study estimates the life expectancy and years of life lost by autistic people in the UK

Chitosan tamponades: A breakthrough in treating postpartum hemorrhage

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

Gene therapy could reverse symptoms of rare, hereditary DOOR syndrome

Examining pedestrian injuries in motor vehicle accidents: epidemiology and outcome analysis

Significant genetic variations linked to cannabis use disorder identified in major global ancestries

Lost in the mix of Medicaid ‘unwinding’: Kentucky cut off her health care over a clerical error

Study provides the first national estimate of family caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences

Gambling addiction linked to increased risk of long-term sick leave

Uniting Against Antimicrobial Resistance: An Interview with the World Health Organization

Researchers develop machine learning-based tool for assessment of shoulder function

Industry Focus eBook - Neurology/Neuroscience - 2nd edition eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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