Archive: 28/01/2016
Cognitive training effects differ by older adult's education level
The first study to investigate the effects of cognitive training on the cognitive functioning of older adults by education level has found that individuals with fewer than 12 years of schooling benefit more from cognitive ...
Jan 28, 2016
Refugee women at higher risk of preterm birth, study finds
Refugee women who come to Canada have greater risk of giving birth prematurely than non-refugee immigrants, a study by a St. Michael's Hospital researcher has found. Those risks are fueled by the fact that the preterm birth ...
Jan 28, 2016
Patients admitted as weekend emergencies significantly older and more disabled
Patients admitted as medical emergencies at the weekend are significantly older and more dependent than those admitted to hospital on other days of the week, indicates a study of one major acute hospital, published in Emergency ...
Jan 28, 2016
Cherry-flavored e-cigs may deliver higher levels of benzaldehyde than other flavors
Cherry flavoured e-cigarettes may expose vapers to significantly higher levels of the respiratory irritant benzaldehyde than other flavours, suggests a laboratory study published online in Thorax.
Jan 28, 2016