News tagged with ageing population

Health

Field of vision data helping to track health outcomes

Researchers at The University of Western Australia have designed a new method to extract data on a large scale to assess and track changes in people's field of vision.

Aug 5, 2024

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Medical research

New high-resolution 3D maps show how the brain's blood vessels change with age

Healthy blood vessels matter for more than just heart health. Vascular well-being is critical for brain health and potentially in addressing age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disorders, like Alzheimer's ...

Jul 30, 2024

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Gerontology & Geriatrics

Scientists identify interleukin-11 as key driver of aging

An aging population will bring colossal health, social, and economic challenges over the coming decades. As people live longer, staving off the physical decline and frailty that come with age has become a holy grail, with ...

Jul 17, 2024

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Neuroscience

Visualizing core pathologies of Parkinson's disease and related disorders in live patients

In countries with an aging population, neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease (PD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) are becoming more prevalent. These conditions, for which no definitive cure currently ...

Jun 28, 2024

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Cardiology

More than a quarter of 'healthy' over-60s have heart valve disease, according to new research

The sheer scale of undiagnosed heart valve disease in our aging population has been revealed for the first time, thanks to new research led by the University of East Anglia.

Jun 26, 2024

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Genetics

Study reveals promising drug target for treating osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a skeletal condition that leads to the weakening of bones, making them porous, fragile, and prone to breakage. A whopping 8.9 million fractures are caused by osteoporosis annually, with one fracture occurring ...

Jun 18, 2024

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Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Study reveals high use of physical restraints in home care for older adults with dementia

A new study from Duke-NUS Medical School has highlighted the widespread use of physical restraints among caregivers of older adults with advanced dementia living at home, revealing a need for better guidance and alternative ...

Jun 17, 2024

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Surgery

New methods provide increased survival for the elderly after surgery

A recent study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital shows that survival rates after surgery have significantly improved over the years, even though patients have become sicker and older. ...

Jun 14, 2024

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Can we withdraw treatment in post-menopausal osteoporosis?

Bisphosphonates are the recommended first-line treatment in post-menopausal osteoporosis, with denosumab recommended second-line. Based on the length of clinical trials for bisphosphonates, these drugs are usually prescribed ...

Jun 12, 2024

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