Archive: 24/04/2018

Hospitals often missing dementia despite prior diagnosis

Hospitals in the UK are increasingly likely to recognise that a patient has dementia after they've been admitted for a different reason, finds a new UCL-led study, but it is still only recognised in under two-thirds of people.

Apr 24, 2018

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Potential for sun damage should be carefully balanced with need for vitamin D in children, say scientists

Scientists at King's College London are encouraging parents and carers to ensure even more rigorous protection of children against the harmful effects of the sun. The comments follow a study which has suggested that children ...

Apr 24, 2018

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Engaging in physical activity decreases people's chance of developing depression

An international team including researchers from King's College London have found physical activity can protect against the emergence of depression, regardless of age and geographical region.

Apr 24, 2018

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Guidelines developed for use of drugs in multiple sclerosis

(HealthDay)—Guidelines have been developed for use of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) in multiple sclerosis (MS), integrating findings from a systematic review. The review and guidelines were published online April 23 ...

Apr 24, 2018

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Linear link for physical activity, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

(HealthDay)—There is a linear correlation for physical activity (PA) with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a study published online April 23 in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

Apr 24, 2018

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Serlopitant found to be safe, effective for chronic pruritus

(HealthDay)—Serlopitant has potential as a therapy for the treatment of chronic pruritus, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Apr 24, 2018

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One in four adults report having arthritis

(HealthDay)—Between 1999 and 2014, nearly one-quarter of American adults reported having arthritis, according to a study published recently in the American Journal of Public Health.

Apr 24, 2018

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Avoid 'text neck' from your cellphone

(HealthDay)—Your cellphone puts the world at your fingertips, but it can wreak havoc with your neck. There's even a name for the pain you get when looking down at your screen—"text neck"—and it can cause problems along ...

Apr 24, 2018

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Meditation can soothe the anxious soul in just one session

(HealthDay)—A single session of meditation can lower your anxiety levels, a small new study finds.

Apr 24, 2018

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First drug approved for most common inherited kidney disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to slow kidney decline in patients with the most common inherited kidney disease.

Apr 24, 2018

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