Archive: 04/06/2019

Researchers develop world's first pocket guide for youth soccer coaches to prevent, treat asthma attacks

University of Alberta researchers and Edmonton's youth soccer association are teaming up to keep kids with asthma safe while they play.

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Study shows distinct appearance bias among reviewers for radiology residencies

Reviewers selecting candidates for residencies in medical school radiology programs discriminated against applicants who were obese or facially unattractive, according to a study from Duke Health researchers.

Jun 4, 2019

Most older adults would have to liquidate assets for home care

(HealthDay)—The oldest and sickest Americans are least likely to be able to afford home care, according to a study published online June 3 in Health Affairs.

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Research improves understanding of dementia in former football and rugby players

Results of the largest study to date of the pathology of dementia in former footballers and rugby players have been revealed.

Jun 4, 2019

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Researchers find gene reduces benefit of exercise in preventing Alzheimer's

In the first study of its kind, neuroscience researchers at Rutgers University–Newark's Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) have found that an important genetic variation associated with Alzheimer's ...

Jun 4, 2019

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App to improve communication for aphasia diagnosis, treatment

An app being developed by Media School assistant professor John Velez and a team from Texas Tech University will help people with a communication impairment better understand their diagnosis and the treatment needed.

Jun 4, 2019

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Lowering the risk of heart disease after pre-eclampsia in pregnancy

Pre-eclampsia is a serious condition triggered by pregnancy that starts with an increase in blood pressure and the detection of protein in the woman's urine.

Jun 4, 2019

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Genetic test for breast cancer helps women decide if preventive cancer treatment is right for them

A new study by University of Manitoba, CancerCare Manitoba and Mayo Clinic researchers has found that when women at high risk are provided with the results of genetic testing, they are more likely to take preventive medications ...

Jun 4, 2019

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Most people don't know how to get out of a sinking vehicle

How to get out of a submerging vehicle isn't common knowledge according to a recent report in Injury Epidemiology.

Jun 4, 2019

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Researchers find synapse-boosting factors in young blood

A team of researchers at Stanford University has found synapse-boosting factors in the blood of young mice. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group describes their study of the ...

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