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How did the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders change before and during COVID-19?

Researchers reported on autism spectrum disorders prevalence among four-year-old children.

27 Mar 2023

Chronological and biological age may be important determinants of vaccine-preventable outcomes

A new editorial paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 5, entitled, "Parsing chronological and biological age effects on vaccine responses."

27 Mar 2023

New ways to increase work participation and quality of life among individuals with disabilities

The unemployment rate for persons with disabilities in the United States, particularly youth, is more than double the rate of those without a disability.

27 Mar 2023

New study aims to help physically disabled people gain better access to cervical screening

A team of researchers led by Keele University - comprising psychologists, GPs, and nurses - are leading a new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research to help physically disabled women and people with a cervix gain better access to cervical screening, in a bid to reduce cervical cancer.

27 Mar 2023

Researchers discuss strategic actions to stimulate research on fungal diseases in the context of the WHO fungal pathogens priority list

Researchers in the US and Brazil explored priority fungal pathogens recognized by the WHO.

27 Mar 2023

Health providers scramble to keep remaining staff amid Medicaid rate debate

Andrew Johnson lets his clients choose what music to play in the car. As an employee of Family Outreach in Helena, Montana — an organization that assists developmentally disabled people — part of his workday involves driving around, picking up clients, and taking them to work or to run errands.

24 Mar 2023

Women with mental illness have twice the risk of developing cervical cancer

Women with mental illness, neuropsychiatric disability, or substance abuse are less likely to go for gynecological smear tests for cervical cancer and run more than twice the risk of developing the disease.

23 Mar 2023

Being ‘socially frail’ comes with health risks for older adults

Consider three hypothetical women in their mid-70s, all living alone in identical economic circumstances with the same array of ailments: diabetes, arthritis, and high blood pressure.

23 Mar 2023

Can increasing nut intake prevent frailty in older women?

A recent study explored the potential for reducing frailty in older women by increased nut consumption.

22 Mar 2023

Study assesses the effect of transcutaneous spinal stimulation on intrathecal baclofen pump in patients with spinal cord injury

Researchers from Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (collectively "Kessler") conducted the first prospective study to assess whether transcutaneous spinal stimulation (TSS) interacts with implanted intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pump delivery systems for managing spasticity.

21 Mar 2023

Diet and exercise programs alone won't curb the tide of childhood obesity

Focusing on immediate fixes such as diet and exercise programs alone won't curb the tide of childhood obesity, according to a new study that for the first time maps the complex pathways that lead to obesity in childhood.

21 Mar 2023

Delirium linked with 40% acceleration in the rate of cognitive decline

Research published today in the JAMA Internal Medicine finds that developing postoperative delirium is associated with a 40% faster rate of cognitive decline over those who do not develop delirium.

20 Mar 2023

Study highlights a persistent life expectancy gap among patients living with sickle cell disease

While research has long established disparities in health outcomes among individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD), few studies have quantified these gaps.

16 Mar 2023

Global maternal Strep B immunization program may save millions of dollars in healthcare costs

A global maternal immunization program for group B Streptococcus - Strep B - would save millions of dollars in healthcare costs by reducing death and disability, a team led by researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has found.

16 Mar 2023

How does soy consumption affect the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases?

A higher intake of plant protein could effectively improve metabolic health and lower CVD mortality. Recently, scientists in China reviewed existing literature and conducted a meta-analysis to understand the association between increased soy consumption and the risk of T2D and CVDs. This review is available in the journal Nutrients.

15 Mar 2023

Disability News and Research

How did the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders change before and during COVID-19?

Chronological and biological age may be important determinants of vaccine-preventable outcomes

New ways to increase work participation and quality of life among individuals with disabilities

New study aims to help physically disabled people gain better access to cervical screening

Researchers discuss strategic actions to stimulate research on fungal diseases in the context of the WHO fungal pathogens priority list

Health providers scramble to keep remaining staff amid Medicaid rate debate

Women with mental illness have twice the risk of developing cervical cancer

Being ‘socially frail’ comes with health risks for older adults

Can increasing nut intake prevent frailty in older women?

Study assesses the effect of transcutaneous spinal stimulation on intrathecal baclofen pump in patients with spinal cord injury

Diet and exercise programs alone won't curb the tide of childhood obesity

Delirium linked with 40% acceleration in the rate of cognitive decline

Study highlights a persistent life expectancy gap among patients living with sickle cell disease

Global maternal Strep B immunization program may save millions of dollars in healthcare costs

How does soy consumption affect the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases?

A convergent coexpression approach identifies novel genes associated with autism

Researchers investigate potential links between sleep disturbances and stroke

New genetic animal model may inform potential therapeutic options for Down syndrome

Pitt and ēlizur partner to create a device for at-home rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair surgery

The 2022 NICE guidelines for the diagnosis and management of gout

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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