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Aerobic exercise training reestablishes cardiac protein quality control system in heart failure rats

Aerobic exercise training restored the cardiac protein quality control system in rats showed a study recently published in Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine.

8 Jul 2016

Electrically-powered bicycles can improve fitness levels and cardiovascular health of riders

A new University of Colorado Boulder study shows that using an electrically-powered bicycle on a regular basis can provide riders with an effective workout while improving some aspects of cardiovascular health, especially for riders who previously had been sedentary.

8 Jul 2016

Moderate to vigorous physical activity linked to improved memory in breast cancer survivors

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is related to improved subjective memory in breast cancer survivors, who often complain about memory problems, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

8 Jul 2016

Study suggests final fusion surgery in children with early-onset scoliosis can be eliminated

In a look-back study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine concluded that a major operation to fuse the spines of children with a rare form of severe, early-onset scoliosis can be eliminated in many cases.

8 Jul 2016

UCI researchers use new imaging method to measure fat metabolism

A team from the University of California, Irvine and supported by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering has used a new imaging technique to measure how people break down dietary fat into products the cells of their bodies can use.

8 Jul 2016

Pediatric health educator provides tips for protecting children from heat stroke

Hot temperatures and high humidity can put nearly anyone at risk for dehydration and heat stroke, but children are especially vulnerable.

7 Jul 2016

Study shows twice daily exercise intervention improves bone strength in VLBW pre-term infants

Because of their low weight and premature birth, very low birth weight (VLBW) pre-term infants have lower bone mineral mass and a greater need for bone nutrients compared to most new-born infants.

7 Jul 2016

Exercise during pregnancy can have benefits for mom and baby

Researchers collected and re-examined clinical trial data on exercise during pregnancy and whether it plays a role in preterm birth, and found that exercise is safe and does not increase the risk of preterm birth.

7 Jul 2016

European first for Golden Jubilee knee replacement patients

A groundbreaking device which could revolutionise post surgery care for knee replacement patients is being trialled for the first time in Europe at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital.

7 Jul 2016

Vigorous and moderate exercise have same effect on patients with NAFLD

A new study shows a brisk walk is just as good as a jog when it comes to reducing liver fatty content, important news for the more than 3 million people diagnosed each year in the U.S. with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

6 Jul 2016

Study reveals high healthcare costs for chronic pain patients in Canada

Costs of patients who develop chronic post-surgical pain could range from $2.5 million to $4.1 million a year, in one Ontario hospital alone, according to a study in Pain Management.

6 Jul 2016

Light physical activity during work or study has positive benefits, reveals Clemson professor

A Clemson University psychology professor has published research revealing a positive link between mood, motivation and physical activity during work and study.

6 Jul 2016

Pediatric endocrinologist outlines top summertime tips for kids with Type 1 diabetes

For kids, the perfect summer can mean sleeping in, eating whenever hunger strikes, playing outdoors in the sun, swimming and staying up late. But for children with Type 1 diabetes, all of the above, and the general lack of schedule, can wreak havoc with their blood sugar levels.

6 Jul 2016

Menopause symptoms: can a healthcare professional help? An interview with Dr Heather Currie

The survey showed that only 50% of women consulted a healthcare professional about their symptoms, despite the fact that many women said their symptoms were having a significant effect on their work life, social life, home life and sex life.

6 Jul 2016

Taking extra 1000 steps each day can improve health of children with type 1 diabetes

Keeping count of daily steps and boosting physical activity can really pay off for children with type 1 diabetes, according to new research from the University of Adelaide and the Women's and Children's Hospital.

6 Jul 2016

Bringing healthcare home: an interview with Dr Andrew Lin

The goal of CliniCloud is to bring healthcare home. For us, what that means is a patient-centered and patient-modeled healthcare system, where we focus on the fact that consumers want access to healthcare and to a doctor. We're building an ecosystem around the tools and the software to really enable that to happen as conveniently and as affordably as possible.

5 Jul 2016

Cardiac troponin test refines ACS rule-out process

Testing high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T levels in patients with acute coronary syndromes reduces their need for cardiac stress testing and speeds their discharge from the emergency department, report researchers.

4 Jul 2016

Walking meeting could help increase physical activity levels of office workers

Changing just one seated meeting per week at work into a walking meeting increased the work-related physical activity levels of white-collar workers by 10 minutes, according to a new study published by public health researchers with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

4 Jul 2016

Brain vessel diseases may contribute to Alzheimer's dementia

While strokes are known to increase risk for dementia, much less is known about diseases of large and small blood vessels in the brain, separate from stroke, and how they relate to dementia.

4 Jul 2016

Nutritional interventions may help prevent detrimental brain ageing

Ageing is a highly complex process marked by a succession of events that may lead to an altered brain function, including neurodegenerative diseases. To date, the precise cause of cognitive decline remains quite elusive.

1 Jul 2016

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Aerobic exercise training reestablishes cardiac protein quality control system in heart failure rats

Electrically-powered bicycles can improve fitness levels and cardiovascular health of riders

Moderate to vigorous physical activity linked to improved memory in breast cancer survivors

Study suggests final fusion surgery in children with early-onset scoliosis can be eliminated

UCI researchers use new imaging method to measure fat metabolism

Pediatric health educator provides tips for protecting children from heat stroke

Study shows twice daily exercise intervention improves bone strength in VLBW pre-term infants

Exercise during pregnancy can have benefits for mom and baby

European first for Golden Jubilee knee replacement patients

Vigorous and moderate exercise have same effect on patients with NAFLD

Study reveals high healthcare costs for chronic pain patients in Canada

Light physical activity during work or study has positive benefits, reveals Clemson professor

Pediatric endocrinologist outlines top summertime tips for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Menopause symptoms: can a healthcare professional help? An interview with Dr Heather Currie

Taking extra 1000 steps each day can improve health of children with type 1 diabetes

Bringing healthcare home: an interview with Dr Andrew Lin

Cardiac troponin test refines ACS rule-out process

Walking meeting could help increase physical activity levels of office workers

Brain vessel diseases may contribute to Alzheimer's dementia

Nutritional interventions may help prevent detrimental brain ageing

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