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Level of fat within the body's muscle may lead to risk of cognitive decline while aging

New research reveals that the level of fat within the body's muscle - or muscle adiposity - may indicate a person's likelihood of experiencing cognitive decline as they age.

8 Jun 2023

Bilingual, automated health tool effective in reducing alcohol use among Latino patients

An automated, bilingual, computerized alcohol screening and intervention health tool is effective in reducing alcohol use among Latino emergency department patients in the U.S., according to a study led by the University of California, Irvine.

7 Jun 2023

Electronic health records identified as hidden source of bias impacting clinical trials

Results of clinical trials are only as good as the data upon which they rest. This is especially true in terms of diversity - if most people in a trial are from a certain race or socioeconomic group, then the results may not be broadly applicable.

7 Jun 2023

Childhood cognitive ability has complex relationship with financial wellbeing in adulthood

The relationship between cognitive ability in childhood and financial wellbeing in adulthood varies for different financial measures - such as savings levels versus having debt - per a new analysis of nearly 6,000 people.

7 Jun 2023

The HEART Clinic keeps rehab within the reach for stroke, Parkinson’s patients

The first time Craig Hawkins arrived at the free physical therapy clinic, the aftereffects of his stroke weighed heavy. He rolled up in a wheelchair with a tracheotomy, and had already exhausted his medical benefits.

7 Jun 2023

Study explores link between social participation and successful aging in later life

A new study followed more than 7000 middle aged and older Canadians for approximately three years to understand whether higher rates of social participation were associated with successful aging in later life.

7 Jun 2023

Study finds an increased disease burden in middle-aged and older autistic adults

Older autistic adults have a significantly higher risk of injury, especially self-inflicted, and physical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, anemia, heart failure and COPD.

7 Jun 2023

Burnout threatens primary care workforce and doctors’ mental health

Melanie Gray Miller, a 30-year-old physician, wiped away tears as she described the isolation she felt after losing a beloved patient.

7 Jun 2023

A windfall in health insurance rebates? It’s not as crazy as it sounds

“Americans will get $1.1 B in rebates from health insurance companies this year cuz of a provision I wrote in the ACA."

7 Jun 2023

How does attention dysregulation impact anxiety, cognition, and low mood among adolescents?

Researchers explored the effects of attention dysregulation on anxiety, cognition, and low mood.

7 Jun 2023

Participation in physical activity should be promoted in those with high genetic risk of type two diabetes

Study aimed to understand whether there is a dose-response association between physical activity and incident type 2 diabetes.

7 Jun 2023

How do antibiotics affect the ecology of the gut microbiome?

Each person's gut microbiome contains a specific community of microorganisms that normally remains stable for years. However, it can be thrown off balance by factors such as dietary changes, infections or medications. Antibiotics in particular have a strong influence on the microbiome. In response, microorganisms employ various resistance mechanisms, with individual bacterial populations evolving through selection of antibiotic-resistant variants. Yet, the extent and mechanisms of these processes and their impact on the ecology of the microbial community are poorly understood.

7 Jun 2023

Global partnership to make UQ a major international hub for vaccine discovery and development

Queensland will become a major international hub for vaccine discovery and development with a global partnership formed in the United States today to help address the world's critical health challenges.

6 Jun 2023

Wearable sleep devices hold promise in positively impacting sleep health among marginalized people

In a new study, titled "Acceptability and Usability of a Wearable Device for Sleep Health Among English- and Spanish-Speaking Patients in the Safety Net: Qualitative Analysis," researchers found that wearable sleep devices hold promise in positively impacting sleep health among marginalized populations.

6 Jun 2023

New insight from patients on what helps or hinders medication-assisted opioid use disorder treatment

Patients would be more willing to enter medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder if existing stigmas were reduced and more accessible payment support was readily available, a West Virginia University study finds.

6 Jun 2023

The University of Warwick launches "#Doctok" to address medical concerns to the younger generation

The University of Warwick is excited to announce the launch of "#DocTok," a new initiative that harnesses the expertise of medical doctor Dr James Gill to address and communicate possible medical concerns to the younger generation.

6 Jun 2023

New virtual ward to safely treat atrial fibrillation patients could prevent thousands of hospitalizations

A new virtual ward to safely treat atrial fibrillation patients could prevent thousands of hospital admissions per year, easing NHS pressure, according to new research from the University of Leicester presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in Manchester.

6 Jun 2023

Study: Family and loved ones may be conspiring to sabotage your weight loss journey

Family and loved ones may be conspiring to sabotage your weight loss journey, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

6 Jun 2023

HUG inaugurates a psychiatric care center for children and young adults

The Geneva University Hospital (HUG) have today inaugurated the Maison de l’enfance et de l’adolescence (MEA), a psychiatric care center for children and young adults up to the age of 18 and for medical care of adolescents and young adults up to the age of 25.

6 Jun 2023

Uganda’s anti-homosexuality legislation sparks global condemnation

Uganda's anti-homosexuality legislation, which includes the death penalty for offenders, was signed into law on Monday by President Yoweri Museveni, sparking international condemnation.

6 Jun 2023

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Level of fat within the body's muscle may lead to risk of cognitive decline while aging

Bilingual, automated health tool effective in reducing alcohol use among Latino patients

Electronic health records identified as hidden source of bias impacting clinical trials

Childhood cognitive ability has complex relationship with financial wellbeing in adulthood

The HEART Clinic keeps rehab within the reach for stroke, Parkinson’s patients

Study explores link between social participation and successful aging in later life

Study finds an increased disease burden in middle-aged and older autistic adults

Burnout threatens primary care workforce and doctors’ mental health

A windfall in health insurance rebates? It’s not as crazy as it sounds

How does attention dysregulation impact anxiety, cognition, and low mood among adolescents?

Participation in physical activity should be promoted in those with high genetic risk of type two diabetes

How do antibiotics affect the ecology of the gut microbiome?

Global partnership to make UQ a major international hub for vaccine discovery and development

Wearable sleep devices hold promise in positively impacting sleep health among marginalized people

New insight from patients on what helps or hinders medication-assisted opioid use disorder treatment

The University of Warwick launches "#Doctok" to address medical concerns to the younger generation

New virtual ward to safely treat atrial fibrillation patients could prevent thousands of hospitalizations

Study: Family and loved ones may be conspiring to sabotage your weight loss journey

HUG inaugurates a psychiatric care center for children and young adults

Uganda’s anti-homosexuality legislation sparks global condemnation

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