Health
Fall detector for older people
Pressure measurements enable a newly developed fall detector to "observe" falls that current sensors do not register, thus improving safety for older people who live at home.
Feb 8, 2016
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Genetics
Signs of faster ageing process identified through gene research
New research has shed light on the molecular changes that occur in our bodies as we age.
Oct 23, 2015
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Cardiology
Study explores whether early life stress changes gene expression, increasing cardiovascular risk
Researchers are looking across the entire human genome to see if early life stress causes persistent changes in gene expression that increase the lifelong risk of cardiovascular disease.
Oct 14, 2015
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Cardiology
Do hearts fail because they're hooked on blood sugar?
Could your heart get hooked on blood sugar? Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine think so, and they will determine if blocking that addiction could prevent enlargement of the heart that can lead to ...
Oct 13, 2015
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Neuroscience
Early retina cell changes in glaucoma identified
Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness, usually stems from elevated eye pressure, which in turn damages and destroys specialized neurons in the eye known as retinal ganglion cells. To better understand these cellular ...
Feb 11, 2015
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Health
Research suggests team-based care is most effective way to control hypertension
Patients diagnosed with high blood pressure are given better control of their condition from a physician-pharmacist collaborative intervention than physician management alone, according to new research.
Oct 22, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Can games, puzzles keep aging minds sharp?
(HealthDay)—Older adults who enjoy mentally stimulating games may have bigger brains and sharper thinking skills than their peers, new research suggests.
Jul 14, 2014
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Health
Achieving patient-centered care across the spectrum
Providing patient-centered care consistently in clinical practice requires practitioners who are able to recognize that different clinical situations require different approaches and are skilled enough to adapt.
May 13, 2014
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Health
Counseling urged for obese people at higher odds for heart disease: experts
(HealthDay)—The millions of Americans who are overweight with at least one risk factor for heart disease should be offered "lifestyle counseling" by their doctors or other health care workers, an influential government-appointed ...
May 12, 2014
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Health
Healthy lifestyle before conception may increase likelihood of a healthy pregnancy
Leading a healthy lifestyle in the months prior to conception as well as during pregnancy could potentially decrease the chance of complications such as pre-eclampsia or premature birth, according to a new study led by scientists ...
Nov 21, 2013
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