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Study finds biology, not lifestyle, drives decline in physical activity during adolescence

The slowdown of physical activity during adolescence is not likely caused by lifestyle and environment but by energy demands placed on the body as it grows and sexually matures, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

1 Nov 2023

Addressing social risks in pediatric care may improve health and wellness without increasing discrimination

A growing recognition of the health impact of social risks – such as food insecurity and homelessness – has prompted researchers, healthcare providers and policymakers to consider ways to address these risk factors as part of holistic clinical care.

1 Nov 2023

Pandemic caused sustained cognitive decline in brain health in over 50s, study finds

Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, even if they didn't have COVID-19, according to major new research linking the pandemic to sustained cognitive decline.

1 Nov 2023

Docetaxel improves survival in men with high-grade prostate cancer and low PSA

Men with high-grade prostate cancer and low prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels have a poor prognosis.

1 Nov 2023

Highly sensitive blood test shows promise for early detection of common deadly cancers

Most cancers become deadly by keeping a low profile, causing no symptoms until they're too advanced to treat. Ovarian and gastroesophageal cancers are among the most notorious for this sly disease progression, often leading to late-stage diagnoses.

1 Nov 2023

Study finds health care barriers for most pet owners with HIV

People living with HIV may face hard choices when balancing their own health needs with caring for a pet, a study led by a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions researcher finds.

1 Nov 2023

New study provides insights about mosaic chromosomal alterations in diverse populations

As people age, the DNA in their cells begins to accumulate genetic mutations. Mosaic chromosomal alterations (mCAs), a category of mutations acquired in blood cells, are linked with a 10-fold increased risk of developing blood cancer.

1 Nov 2023

Researchers receive NEA award to test whether a two-step music therapy improves chronic pain

Regenstrief Institute research scientist Matthew J. Bair, M.D., M.S., and the Indiana Institute of Medical Research (IIMR) at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center have been awarded the Creative Forces: National Endowment for the Arts Military Healing Arts Network Award for Clinical Study of Music Therapy and Chronic Pain in U.S. Veterans.

1 Nov 2023

New insights into role of cholinergic centro-cingulate network in Parkinson's disease and normal aging

A new research perspective was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 20, entitled, "Cholinergic centro-cingulate network in Parkinson disease and normal aging."

1 Nov 2023

Managing menopause: The 2023 toolkit for healthcare practitioners

The authors of the revised 2023 Toolkit extracted key recommendations from professional guidelines and positions as well as consensus statements on menopause and related conditions that have emerged since 2014.

1 Nov 2023

Hospitalization and mortality risks from COVID-19 by age during SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variants’ predominance

Age-stratified hospitalization and mortality risks from incident SARS-CoV-2 infections.

1 Nov 2023

New bedside cardiac assessment curriculum focuses on patient-centered learning

Bedside cardiac assessment (BCA) involves gathering a patient's medical history, performing a physical examination, and determining the need for diagnostic testing.

31 Oct 2023

Virginia Tech receives $300,000 grant to study barriers to mental health care for veterans

Suicide and mental health distress disproportionately affect veterans in the United States. According to a report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than 5 million veterans suffered from these adverse behavioral health issues in 2020.

31 Oct 2023

New wearable ECG device could help prevent heart attacks

A new compact, lightweight, gel-free and waterproof electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor offers more comfort and less skin irritation, compared to similar heart monitoring devices on the market.

31 Oct 2023

Financial challenges of housing-with-health-services models for low-income older adults

A groundbreaking study published in the journal Research in Aging sheds light on the financial challenges of housing-with-health-services models for low-income older adults.

31 Oct 2023

A four-stage classification of heart attack based on heart muscle damage

Heart attacks, or acute myocardial infarction (MI), are one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The newly released Canadian Cardiovascular Society Classification of Acute Myocardial Infarction (CCS-AMI) appearing in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier, presents a four-stage classification of heart attack based on heart muscle damage.

31 Oct 2023

New wearable ECG patch could improve cardiac monitoring

Nearly 200 million people around the globe have coronary heart disease, which accounts for about one in every six deaths, according to the British Heart Foundation.

31 Oct 2023

World's first living brain metastasis biobank paves way for personalized cancer treatment

At 18 Spanish hospitals, when a patient with brain metastasis undergoes surgery, they can donate a tiny part of their brain to the first repository of brain metastasis living samples in the world, based at CNIO (Spanish National Cancer Research Centre).

31 Oct 2023

Two-year diabetic eye screening could lead to treatment delays and sight loss

Extending the annual screen to two years for people in England considered at low risk of diabetic eye disease could lead to critical treatment delays and sight loss, according to research led by St George's, University of London and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and involving Kingston University, London researchers and academics.

31 Oct 2023

Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders awarded to encourage innovative dementia research

Today, the Alzheimer's Association, Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), and the UK-based Alzheimer's Society announced the most recent awardees of the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders, a competitive funding initiative dedicated to nurturing efforts and improving outcomes in the fields of brain health and dementia.

31 Oct 2023

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study finds biology, not lifestyle, drives decline in physical activity during adolescence

Addressing social risks in pediatric care may improve health and wellness without increasing discrimination

Pandemic caused sustained cognitive decline in brain health in over 50s, study finds

Docetaxel improves survival in men with high-grade prostate cancer and low PSA

Highly sensitive blood test shows promise for early detection of common deadly cancers

Study finds health care barriers for most pet owners with HIV

New study provides insights about mosaic chromosomal alterations in diverse populations

Researchers receive NEA award to test whether a two-step music therapy improves chronic pain

New insights into role of cholinergic centro-cingulate network in Parkinson's disease and normal aging

Managing menopause: The 2023 toolkit for healthcare practitioners

Hospitalization and mortality risks from COVID-19 by age during SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variants’ predominance

New bedside cardiac assessment curriculum focuses on patient-centered learning

Virginia Tech receives $300,000 grant to study barriers to mental health care for veterans

New wearable ECG device could help prevent heart attacks

Financial challenges of housing-with-health-services models for low-income older adults

A four-stage classification of heart attack based on heart muscle damage

New wearable ECG patch could improve cardiac monitoring

World's first living brain metastasis biobank paves way for personalized cancer treatment

Two-year diabetic eye screening could lead to treatment delays and sight loss

Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders awarded to encourage innovative dementia research

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