New research finds care home culture vital to boosting physical activity among older people Physical activity needs to be embedded into the culture of care homes in Scotland, according to new research by the University of Stirling. Feb 8, 2023 0 0
Examining the clinical utility of a digital therapeutic intervention with type 2 diabetes A recent study in JMIR Diabetes reported that patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) that have elevated levels of blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin are at higher risk of macro- and microvascular complications. Feb 8, 2023 0 0
New study explores opioid pain medication theft in long-term care homes Theft of controlled substances like opioid pain medication (OPM) has been studied in health care settings such as hospitals, pharmacies, hospice, and pain clinics. However, while state officials, pharmacists, and care advocates ... Feb 8, 2023 0 17
New algorithm detects autism in infants. How might that change care? Signs of autism can be picked up as early as the first month of life, according to a new study from Duke University that used children's health records to create an algorithm. Feb 8, 2023 0 30
California author uses dark humor—and a bear—to highlight flawed health system Mother-to-be Kathleen Founds made a routine doctor's appointment to discuss the risks of antidepressants in pregnancy. After the visit, Founds, who relies on medication to quell the manic highs and despondent lows of bipolar ... Feb 8, 2023 0 1
Update on CTE study discovers brain disease in 92% of ex-NFL players analyzed Researchers at Boston University found CTE in 92% of former NFL players who were analyzed, the institution said in an update of its study. Feb 8, 2023 0 4
Is vaping any healthier than smoking? There's been plenty of scientific debate about whether vaping is safer than tobacco, and whether it may help some people stop smoking. Feb 8, 2023 0 90
US adults lack knowledge about age-related macular degeneration, survey finds Most U.S. adults are unaware of warning signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and treatment advances for the condition, according to survey results released by the American Society of Retina Specialists. Feb 8, 2023 0 3
Fine particles in the air associated with higher blood pressure in London teens A study of adolescents aged 11–16 in London has found long-term exposure to PM2.5 is associated with higher blood pressure, with stronger associations seen in girls. Feb 8, 2023 0 60
Donor hearts can be reprogrammed with medication for longer storage, improved transplant outcomes Hundreds of thousands of Americans with heart failure are sick enough to benefit from a transplant, yet only around 4,000 heart transplants are performed annually. Feb 8, 2023 0 43