Alzheimer's disease & dementia
New tool can predict individual's dementia risk
A risk score tool can accurately predict an individual's 13-year dementia risk, according to a study published online Nov. 17 in JAMA Network Open.
Nov 18, 2022
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News tagged with guidance
Autism spectrum disorders
What to consider when teens with autism want to drive?
In the first study to investigate driving as it relates to teens with a high-functioning autism disorder (HFASD), child development and teen driving experts at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Child Injury ...
Jan 9, 2012
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
ACOG provides guidance on optimizing postpartum care
(HealthDay)—To optimize postpartum care, anticipatory guidance should be implemented during pregnancy, according to a Committee Opinion published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
May 27, 2016
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Health
Meta-study finds close alignment on benefits of plant food groups for treatment and prevention of chronic disease
The results of a study published in Advances in Nutrition that compared dietary and nutrition recommendations from dozens of clinical practice guidelines around the world for treating, managing and preventing major chronic ...
Mar 27, 2023
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Pediatrics
Baby wipes as safe as using water, study finds
New research has found that a brand of baby wipes is just as safe and hydrating as using water alone on newborn skin, suggesting official guidance may need updating.
May 31, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New toolkit will help identify early language issues
(Medical Xpress) -- A new assessment tool will help prevent multilingual children being wrongly diagnosed with speech and language problems.
Jun 14, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Implications of very low risk prostate cancer assessed
(HealthDay)—The risk of adverse findings at surgery for men with very low risk (VLR) prostate cancer is significantly lower than for those with low risk (LR), according to research published in the October issue of the ...
Sep 20, 2013
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Other
New guidance for management of self-harm issued
(Medical Xpress) -- The healthcare guidance body NICE has today published a new clinical guideline on the longer-term care of adults, children and young people who self-harm. The guideline development group was chaired by ...
Nov 24, 2011
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Health
Steps needed to ensure that home medical devices are easy-to-use and caregivers are well-trained
A new report from the National Research Council recommends steps the Food and Drug Administration and other agencies and professional associations can take to ensure that the medical devices and health information technology ...
Jul 18, 2011
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Neuroscience
Visual food cues can affect your eating behavior even when you are not aware of them
Controlling your food intake can be even more difficult than you think. Osaka Metropolitan University scientists show that visual food cues can affect your eating behavior even when you are not aware of them. Their findings ...
Jan 10, 2023
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