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EAE Hub model reduces barriers to early autism diagnosis

A new study led by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers shows primary care clinicians who receive specialized training can make accurate autism diagnoses for over 80 percent of young children referred with developmental delays, providing compelling evidence that community-based models of autism evaluation are a potential solution for improving access to this needed service.

18 Jul 2023

Hearing aids may offer protection against cognitive decline in older adults at high risk of dementia

While hearing aids and audiological support services did not have any impact on cognitive decline over 3 years in a general population of older adults, treating hearing loss protected against cognitive decline in older adults at greater risk of dementia.

18 Jul 2023

"Weekend warrior" exercise pattern provides similar heart health benefits as regular physical activity

People who find it difficult to find time to exercise during a busy work week may concentrate their moderate-to-vigorous physical activity to one to two days of the week or weekend.

18 Jul 2023

On-site Health Hub improves mental wellbeing of construction workers

New research is tackling the mental health crisis in the construction industry – highlighting the benefits of an on-site Health Hub on worker wellbeing.

18 Jul 2023

Vanderbilt receives $7 million grant to study sedatives for critically ill patients

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a $7 million, five-year funding award from PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute) to compare two sedatives used to place breathing tubes in the emergency department (ED) or intensive care unit (ICU).

18 Jul 2023

Cultural and individual factors influence sleep quantity and quality

Sleep has a huge impact on health, well-being and productivity, but how long and how well people sleep these days has not been accurately reported.

18 Jul 2023

Magnetic susceptibility as a promising marker for predicting future severity of Parkinson's disease

Researchers evaluate quantitative magnetic susceptibility mapping in detecting quantifiable markers of Parkinson’s disease progression.

18 Jul 2023

Immunodiagnosis: Unleashing the potential of personalized immunotherapy

Researchers discuss the concept of immunodiagnosis and explores the potential of artificial intelligence in ID systems for precise tumor immunotherapy.

18 Jul 2023

The impact of pulmonary rehabilitation on sleep efficiency of patients with common obstructive pulmonary disease

Researchers examines the effect of pulmonary rehabilitation on sleep efficiency in common obstructive pulmonary disease patients.

18 Jul 2023

An evaluation of the main nanotechnology approaches to improve the therapeutic potential of polyphenols against cancer

Researchers comprehensively evaluated all nanotechnology-based approaches.

18 Jul 2023

A comparison of the lived experiences among extended and long-term young adult cancer survivors

Researchers compared the life experiences of young adult (YA) cancer survivors aged 18 to 39.

18 Jul 2023

Gut health breakthrough: probiotics show promise in managing PCOS in obese adolescents

Study examines the impact of probiotic/symbiotic supplementation in adolescents with obesity and PCOS.

18 Jul 2023

The potential prognostic role of AhRR and PPP1R3C expression in serous ovarian cancer

Study evaluated genes with copy number alterations to identify biomarkers for ovarian cancer prognosis.

18 Jul 2023

Global burden of diabetes: new study reveals alarming prevalence and projections for 2050

Comprehensive estimates of diabetes prevalence and burden worldwide.

18 Jul 2023

Meta-analysis confirms 17 key metabolites as strong predictors of gout

Researchers summarized the use of metabolomics to detect metabolites in gout patients.

18 Jul 2023

Vaccine hesitancy and lack of healthcare access led to higher COVID-19 deaths in rural areas

There was one striking difference between 2020, year one of the COVID-19 pandemic, and 2021, year two: in the second year, vaccines became readily available.

17 Jul 2023

Starting epidurals in the OR may help provide better pain control

Starting a patient-controlled epidural anesthesia (PCEA) infusion while the patient is still in the operating room (OR) - rather than in the recovery room after the procedure - may help provide better pain control, suggests research presented at the virtual American Society of Anesthesiologists' Anesthesia Quality and Patient Safety Meeting.

17 Jul 2023

Research shows redlining's long-term impact on cardiovascular health of Black adults

The risk of heart failure in the present day was higher among Black adults who lived in U.S. zip codes historically impacted by redlining, according to research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

17 Jul 2023

Black patients with ICDs have higher rate of post-implant cardiac events and risk of death

Black patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) have a significantly higher burden of disease than white patients with the same device, according to a new study from University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) cardiology researchers.

17 Jul 2023

US mortality rates far higher than peer nations, leading to millions of "Missing Americans"

A new study found that more than one million US deaths a year - including many young and working-age adults - could be avoided if the US had mortality rates similar to its peer nations.

17 Jul 2023

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EAE Hub model reduces barriers to early autism diagnosis

Hearing aids may offer protection against cognitive decline in older adults at high risk of dementia

"Weekend warrior" exercise pattern provides similar heart health benefits as regular physical activity

On-site Health Hub improves mental wellbeing of construction workers

Vanderbilt receives $7 million grant to study sedatives for critically ill patients

Cultural and individual factors influence sleep quantity and quality

Magnetic susceptibility as a promising marker for predicting future severity of Parkinson's disease

Immunodiagnosis: Unleashing the potential of personalized immunotherapy

The impact of pulmonary rehabilitation on sleep efficiency of patients with common obstructive pulmonary disease

An evaluation of the main nanotechnology approaches to improve the therapeutic potential of polyphenols against cancer

A comparison of the lived experiences among extended and long-term young adult cancer survivors

Gut health breakthrough: probiotics show promise in managing PCOS in obese adolescents

The potential prognostic role of AhRR and PPP1R3C expression in serous ovarian cancer

Global burden of diabetes: new study reveals alarming prevalence and projections for 2050

Meta-analysis confirms 17 key metabolites as strong predictors of gout

Vaccine hesitancy and lack of healthcare access led to higher COVID-19 deaths in rural areas

Starting epidurals in the OR may help provide better pain control

Research shows redlining's long-term impact on cardiovascular health of Black adults

Black patients with ICDs have higher rate of post-implant cardiac events and risk of death

US mortality rates far higher than peer nations, leading to millions of "Missing Americans"

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