Health
Early detection warnings can reduce medical emergencies
For critical care nurses, identifying declines in patient condition as soon as possible can help improve the quality of care delivered and reduce medical emergencies.
Apr 5, 2022
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Diabetes
Harnessing the power of AI to advance knowledge of type 1 diabetes
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Missouri (MU), Children's Mercy Kansas City and Texas Children's Hospital has used a new data-driven approach to learn more about persons with type 1 diabetes, ...
Mar 21, 2022
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Sleep disorders
Sleep apnea accelerates aging, but treatment may reverse it
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 22 million people in the U.S. and is linked to a higher risk of hypertension, heart attacks, stroke, diabetes and many other chronic conditions. But now researchers from the University ...
Mar 9, 2022
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Neuroscience
Video game–based therapy to rehab from a stroke
After a stroke, patients may lose feeling in an arm or experience weakness and reduced movement that limits their ability to complete basic daily activities. Traditional rehabilitation therapy is very intensive, time-consuming ...
Mar 9, 2022
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Autism spectrum disorders
Linking epigenetic biomarkers to gastrointestinal issues for kids with autism
As a clinician at the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, David Beversdorf helps patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), many of whom may also be struggling with gastrointestinal ...
Feb 25, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social, cultural factors in veterinary field may hinder students, professionals from seeking mental health help
Previous research has shown veterinarians have higher rates of mental health concerns than most people in other professions, and even greater compared to other health professionals, such as physicians or nurses.
Feb 23, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Adolescent psychological well-being tied to adult risk of cardiovascular disease, study finds
Scientists have known for years that a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be lowered with lifestyle changes such as modifying diet, exercise, alcohol and tobacco use. Now Anand Chockalingam and Sharan Srinivas ...
Feb 22, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Local pathogen knowledge key to preventing infection after surgery
More than 250,000 people undergo a transurethral procedure each year in the U.S., and up to 10% of those people will experience a postoperative infection. Now, researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine ...
Feb 16, 2022
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Sleep disorders
Common sleep apnea treatment may not benefit patients older than 80
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the treatment of choice for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). But researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found this treatment may ...
Feb 9, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Smartphone reminders can improve memory for older adults with dementia
Older adults with dementia or mild cognitive impairment sometimes struggle to remember daily tasks, including managing medications, shopping for groceries and tracking upcoming events, including birthdays, anniversaries or ...
Feb 7, 2022
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