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The number of deaths attributable to second hand smoke exposure has increased between 1990 and 2019

Researchers estimated the prevalence of and assessed trends in exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS)

2 Aug 2023

Penn Medicine and CHOP receive $26 million NIH grant to develop treatments for three rare genetic diseases

A Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) team will seek to develop treatments for three rare, incurable genetic diseases with the help of a $26 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

1 Aug 2023

Anemia: A global health problem with wide disparities

Anemia affected nearly 2 billion people in 2021, impacting women to a greater degree than men. In a new study covering three decades of global anemia data (1990–2021), a complex picture emerges of how several key factors play into the divergence in success stories among men, women, and children.

31 Jul 2023

COVID-19 led to increased anxiety for families with children with neurodevelopmental conditions

A peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Global Health analyzed data from more than 6,600 families with a child with a neurodevelopmental condition (NDC) - autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, developmental language disorder, Down syndrome, Williams syndrome, and intellectual disability - from 70 countries, including the United States.

31 Jul 2023

New criteria could dramatically increase rates of endovascular thrombectomy

A recent study presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 20th Annual Meeting noted that U.S. rates of endovascular thrombectomy, a lifesaving stroke treatment, are projected to increase dramatically based on new criteria.

31 Jul 2023

Using geospatial mapping techniques to assist burn injury survivors

University of Texas at Dallas researchers are using geospatial mapping techniques to identify social and environmental obstacles in communities that might impede burn injury survivors' reentry into society.

31 Jul 2023

New study findings underscore the importance of timely newborn screenings in early care for cystic fibrosis

The Journal of Pediatrics has published a manuscript by Stacey Martiniano, MD, pulmonary specialist at Children's Hospital Colorado and associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado.

29 Jul 2023

University Hospitals receives multiple stroke care awards

University Hospitals (UH) has received numerous American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines - Stroke achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following the latest, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

28 Jul 2023

New app could help blind and low-vision people navigate subway stations

A new trip-planning app has shown encouraging results in improving navigation inside subway stations, according to a study published in IEEE Journal of Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine, promising the possibility of easier commutes for people who are blind and low-vision.

27 Jul 2023

$Epileptika aims to help treat refractory epilepsy in people with intellectual disability$

Epileptika aims to help treat refractory epilepsy in people with intellectual disability

A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has participated in the development of Epileptika.

26 Jul 2023

Study finds gap in survival rates for Asian adults after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Despite similar rates of bystander CPR after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, Asian adults in the U.S. have lower rates of survival than white adults, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

26 Jul 2023

Mediterranean diet may improve response to physical exercise in hospitalized older adults

Hospitalized older people who do not follow a Mediterranean diet could benefit from a physical exercise program to prevent hospitalization-associated disability, that is, loss of skills in daily-life activities.

26 Jul 2023

Older sexual and gender minority adults have higher rates of frailty, study shows

In June, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that the average age of the U.S. population reached a new high of nearly 39 years old.

25 Jul 2023

New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors

Corlee Morris has dieted throughout her adult life.

25 Jul 2023

$Study receives $10.5 million funding to compare two care models for improving outcomes in fracture patients$

Disability News and Research

The number of deaths attributable to second hand smoke exposure has increased between 1990 and 2019

Penn Medicine and CHOP receive $26 million NIH grant to develop treatments for three rare genetic diseases

Anemia: A global health problem with wide disparities

COVID-19 led to increased anxiety for families with children with neurodevelopmental conditions

New criteria could dramatically increase rates of endovascular thrombectomy

Using geospatial mapping techniques to assist burn injury survivors

New study findings underscore the importance of timely newborn screenings in early care for cystic fibrosis

University Hospitals receives multiple stroke care awards

New app could help blind and low-vision people navigate subway stations

Epileptika aims to help treat refractory epilepsy in people with intellectual disability

Study finds gap in survival rates for Asian adults after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Mediterranean diet may improve response to physical exercise in hospitalized older adults

Older sexual and gender minority adults have higher rates of frailty, study shows

New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors

Study receives $10.5 million funding to compare two care models for improving outcomes in fracture patients

Adopting 8 healthy habits could add decades to a person's life

New AI-based system aims to facilitate the rehabilitation process for stroke patients

New report highlights how telehealth has transformed the access to care across Michigan

Insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms governing neuropsychiatric symptoms of multiple sclerosis

Mattel accused of "stealth marketing" after giving away free Barbie dolls to schools

Industry Focus eBook - Cell biology (5th edition) eBook

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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