Amputations among Diabetes Patients Can Be Reduced by 50 Percent

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[17/04/2013] Every 30 seconds somebody in the world is amputated as a consequence of foot complication due to diabetes. A new study at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, confirmes that shoe inserts, podiatry, regular checkups and other simple interventions can reduce the number of amputations by more than 50 percent.Amputations among Diabetes Patients Can Be Reduced by 50 Percent - Read more

Physio for the Home

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[22/02/2013] New technology will allow patients to do physiotherapy exercises at home...Physio for the Home - Read more

Successful Rehab Due to Family and Friends

The right clinic, the perfect therapist – the success of treatment of rehabilitation depends on many factors. Up to now closely related people from the direct environment of the patients were seldom included actively in the rehabilitation process. A study urges to change this in future.Successful Rehab Due to Family and Friends - Read more

Engaging Parents Leads to Better Treatments for Children With ADHD

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[28/11/2012] Pediatricians and researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) have developed a first-of-its kind tool to help parents and health care providers better treat ADHD (attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder). Engaging Parents Leads to Better Treatments for Children With ADHD - Read more

Extra Chromosome 21 Removed from Down Syndrome Cell Line

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[26/11/2012] University of Washington scientists have succeeded in removing the extra copy of chromosome 21 in cell cultures derived from a person with Down's syndrome. In Down syndrome, the body's cells contain three copies of chromosome 21, rather than the usual pair.Extra Chromosome 21 Removed from Down Syndrome Cell Line - Read more

A Better Thought-controlled Computer Cursor

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[23/11/2012] When a paralyzed person imagines moving a limb, cells in the part of the brain that controls movement still activate as if trying to make the immobile limb work again. A Better Thought-controlled Computer Cursor - Read more

Gene Mutation Linked to Old Age Hearing Loss Identified

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[21/11/2012] University of South Florida researchers have identified a genetic biomarker for age-related hearing loss, a major breakthrough in understanding and preventing a condition of aging that affects 30 million Americans and greatly diminishes their quality of life.Gene Mutation Linked to Old Age Hearing Loss Identified - Read more

Optimised Clothing for Wheelchair Athletes

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[21/11/2012] More functionality and comfort for wheelchair basketball players and hand bikers. Within the framework of a research project, scientists at the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim are aiming to optimise functionality and comfort of sportswear for wheelchair users.Optimised Clothing for Wheelchair Athletes - Read more

Digital Tablets Improve Speed of Reading

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[19/11/2012] People who have eye diseases that damage their central vision can regain the ability to read quickly and comfortably by using digital tablets, according to a recent study.Digital Tablets Improve Speed of Reading - Read more

Link Found Between Child Prodigies and Autism

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[19/11/2012] A new study of eight child prodigies suggests a possible link between these children's special skills and autism.Link Found Between Child Prodigies and Autism - Read more

Early Treatment Sparks Striking Brain Changes in Autism

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[16/11/2012] When given early treatment, children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) made significant improvements in behavior, communication, and most strikingly, brain function, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in a new study. Early Treatment Sparks Striking Brain Changes in Autism - Read more

Diabetes Management Program Provides Improvements in Patient Care

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[14/11/2012] In Canada alone, almost 2 million people are known to be living with diabetes. Around a million more have the disease but are not aware of that fact, and have not been given the tools they need to control their blood sugar and safeguard their health. Diabetes Management Program Provides Improvements in Patient Care - Read more

Software Improves Quality of Sound for Hearing Aid Users

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[14/11/2012] A new software product developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could greatly improve sound perception for users of hearing aids. Software Improves Quality of Sound for Hearing Aid Users - Read more

Palliative Care Experts Call for Better Home Care

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[12/11/2012] Improved home care resources for people, who would prefer to die at home, are key to providing better end of life care and reducing the strain of the United Kingdom's ageing population on the National Health Service (NHS). Palliative Care Experts Call for Better Home Care - Read more

Paralympian Tells How Technology Changed Her Life

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[12/11/2012] Jenifer French, a sailor who won a silver medal at this summer's London Paralympics, describes in a new book how cutting-edge medical technology from the Cleveland Functional Electrical Stimulation Center allowed her to resume an active life after being paralyzed 14 years ago.Paralympian Tells How Technology Changed Her Life - Read more

Early Autism Intervention Improves Brain Responses to Social Cues

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[09/11/2012] An autism intervention program that emphasizes social interactions improves cognitive skills and brain responses to faces, considered a building block for social skills.Early Autism Intervention Improves Brain Responses to Social Cues - Read more

Frail, Older Adults Are More Likely to Be Food Insufficient

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[07/11/2012] A national study of older Americans shows those who have limited mobility and low physical activity are five times more likely to report that they often don't have enough to eat, defined as "food insufficiency," than older adults who were not frail.Frail, Older Adults Are More Likely to Be Food Insufficient - Read more

Drug Offers New Pain Management Therapy for Diabetics

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[05/11/2012] A study from the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute shows there is evidence to support a new drug therapy called nabilone to treat diabetic neuropathy, or nerve pain. Drug Offers New Pain Management Therapy for Diabetics - Read more

New Metric to Track Prosthetic Arm Progress

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[05/11/2012] Amputees with a new prosthetic arm must learn how to use it to perform everyday tasks that were once second nature. Taking off a shirt becomes a conscious, multistep effort: grasp it, lift it over the head, pull arms through the sleeves, place the shirt on the table, let go of the shirt.New Metric to Track Prosthetic Arm Progress - Read more

Working Towards a Better Hearing Aid

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[31/10/2012] Twenty per cent of hearing aid users in Norway use the equipment for only an hour each day. The reason is often poor fitting and inadequate support. Now all this could change.Working Towards a Better Hearing Aid - Read more

Protein Regulation Linked to Intellectual Disability

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[29/10/2012] Genetics researchers at the University of Adelaide have solved a 40-year mystery for a family beset by a rare intellectual disability – and they've discovered something new about the causes of intellectual disability in the process.Protein Regulation Linked to Intellectual Disability - Read more

Robots In the Home of Older Adults?

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[29/10/2012] Robots have the potential to help older adults with daily activities that can become more challenging with age. But are people willing to use and accept the new technology?Robots In the Home of Older Adults? - Read more

Impact of Sports on People With Disabilities

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[24/10/2012] Ashley Thomas was born with spina bifida and uses a wheelchair. She also holds a position on the U.S. national para-kayak team, and founded and runs a successful nonprofit organization called "Bridge II Sports." Impact of Sports on People With Disabilities - Read more

Stroke Caregivers Are at Risk for Depression

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[24/10/2012] Caregivers of stroke survivors are at risk for developing depression and complications from chronic stress, according to a study by researchers at the Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON)Stroke Caregivers Are at Risk for Depression - Read more

Acceptance of Help From Robots

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[22/10/2012] Most older adults prefer to maintain their independence and remain in their own homes as they age, and robotic technology can help make this a reality. Acceptance of Help From Robots - Read more

Chewing Ability Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

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[17/10/2012] Can you bite into an apple? If so, you are more likely to maintain mental abilities, according to new research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. Chewing Ability Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk - Read more

Group Therapy Against Depression

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[17/10/2012] Gender-specific group therapy is effective for treating depressed women with Type 2 diabetes. Evidence suggests that antidepressants may disrupt blood-sugar control and can be associated with increased weight gain; therefore, other treatment options are needed for depression.Group Therapy Against Depression - Read more

Non-invasive Method for Diagnosing Epilepsy

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[15/10/2012] A study of researchers from University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic shows that outlines how a new type of non-invasive brain scan taken immediately after a seizure gives additional insight into possible causes and treatments for epilepsy patients.Non-invasive Method for Diagnosing Epilepsy - Read more

Home-based Assessment Tool for Dementia Screening

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[12/10/2012] With baby boomers approaching the age of 65 and new cases of Alzheimer's disease expected to increase by 50 percent by the year 2030, Georgia Tech researchers have created a tool that allows adults to screen themselves for early signs of dementia.Home-based Assessment Tool for Dementia Screening - Read more

Rehabilitation: Robots Uncover Stroke Disabilities

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[08/10/2012] When it comes to stroke rehabilitation, it takes a dedicated team to help a person regain as much independence as possible: physicians, nurses, physiotherapists and others. Now, a University of Calgary research team had added a robot to help identify and customize post-stroke therapy.Rehabilitation: Robots Uncover Stroke Disabilities - Read more

Exercise: More Quality of Life for Senior Citizens

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[05/10/2012] A current Canadian study shows that it is never too late to start exercising. Even the very elderly and frail can draw numerous benefits from regular group exercises.Exercise: More Quality of Life for Senior Citizens - Read more

Multiple Sclerosis: Rebuilding in The Brain

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[05/10/2012] In patients suffering from multiple sclerosis, the brain is capable of compensating for certain disorders to some extent. How it does this has been examined in detail by medics from Würzburg University Hospital. Their findings may help to improve treatment.Multiple Sclerosis: Rebuilding in The Brain - Read more

Obesity in Type 2 Diabetes: Recommendations Are Consistent

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[01/10/2012] The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) introduced the results of a literature search for evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of obesity in type 2 diabetes.Obesity in Type 2 Diabetes: Recommendations Are Consistent - Read more

Parkinson's Disease: Walking to the Beat Helps

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[01/10/2012] Walking to a beat could be useful for patients needing rehabilitation, according to a study. The findings demonstrate that researchers should further investigate the potential of auditory, visual, and tactile cues in the rehabilitation of patients suffering from illnesses like Parkinson's.Parkinson's Disease: Walking to the Beat Helps - Read more

Bariatric Surgery Reduces the Risk of Diabetes

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[26/09/2012] Bariatric surgery reduces the long-term risk of developing diabetes by over 80 percent among people with obesity. The study was conducted at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.Bariatric Surgery Reduces the Risk of Diabetes - Read more

Mobility in Spinal Cord Injury

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[19/09/2012] Kessler Foundation has begun testing the upgraded Ekso in individuals unable to walk due to spinal cord injury. Ekso, a wearable, battery-powered robotic exoskeletal device, has been undergoing clinical investigation at Kessler since October 2011, when the research team received the second commercial unit.Mobility in Spinal Cord Injury - Read more

Black Stroke Survivors: Increased Risk of Repeat Stroke

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[12/09/2012] Blacks who survived a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain had higher blood pressure than whites a year later, according to a study. The finding might help explain why blacks have a greater risk of suffering a second stroke than whites.Black Stroke Survivors: Increased Risk of Repeat Stroke - Read more

Mobile Apps for Diabetes Present Usability Issues

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[10/09/2012] Maintaining control of blood glucose levels is one of the most important actions diabetics can take to control their illness. New technology is designed to make self-monitoring easier and more accessible than ever before, but often tech products fail to accommodate some older users.Mobile Apps for Diabetes Present Usability Issues - Read more

Drink Made from Berry Wine - Tasty Drug for Diabetes

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[05/09/2012] In evaluating the bioactive compounds of Illinois blueberry and blackberry wines, University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that inhibit enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation. And that could mean a tasty way to help people with diabetes decrease their blood sugar.Drink Made from Berry Wine - Tasty Drug for Diabetes - Read more

“Magic carpet” Could Help Prevent Falls

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[05/09/2012] Tiny electronics at the edges act as sensors and relay signals to a computer. These signals can then be analysed to show the image of the footprint and identify gradual changes in walking behaviour or a sudden incident such as a fall or trip.“Magic carpet” Could Help Prevent Falls - Read more

For Diabetics: A Steady Job is Good for Your Health

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[03/09/2012] A new University of Michigan study found that that jobless working-age people with diabetes are less likely to adhere to their oral anti-diabetic medications than diabetics who are employed.For Diabetics: A Steady Job is Good for Your Health - Read more

Investing in Quality of Care Reduces Costs

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[20/08/2012] University of Minnesota School of Public Health researchers have found that medical group practices can reduce costs for patients with diabetes by investing in improved quality of care.Investing in Quality of Care Reduces Costs - Read more

No Access to Biologics for Arthritis

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[15/08/2012] Data from a study presented at EULAR 2012, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism, demonstrates the vast inequalities in access to biologics for the treatments of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) across 46 European countries, with 22 percent of countries having no biologic reimbursed at all.No Access to Biologics for Arthritis - Read more

Coach Could Be Key in Helping Stroke Patients

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[13/08/2012] When a stroke patient is discharged from the hospital, they often must cope with a new disability or lack of function, so changes in their medications or a new dosing prescription can be particularly confusing.Coach Could Be Key in Helping Stroke Patients - Read more

Palliative Care Intervention Improves Patients' Quality of Life

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[13/08/2012] Recent studies have shown that palliative care interventions aimed at addressing patients' emotional, spiritual and social needs have a significant impact on cancer patients' quality of life and may even improve cancer patients' overall survival.Palliative Care Intervention Improves Patients' Quality of Life - Read more

Caffeine May Ease Parkinson's Symptoms

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[08/08/2012] Caffeine, which is widely consumed around the world in coffee, tea and soft drinks, may help control movement in people suffering from Parkinson's. This is the finding of a study conducted at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre.Caffeine May Ease Parkinson's Symptoms - Read more

Elderly with Diabetes Benefit Long from Interventions

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[06/08/2012] Middle-aged and older adults with diabetes showed substantial survival rates in a new University of Michigan Health System study of retirees. Survival rates were strong even for adults living in nursing homes or who have multiple health issues like dementia and disabilities that make self-managed care for diabetes difficult.Elderly with Diabetes Benefit Long from Interventions - Read more

Down's Syndrome: Drug Improving Memory

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[27/07/2012] Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have found a drug that boosts memory function in those with Down's syndrome, a major milestone in the treatment of this genetic disorder that could significantly improve quality of life.Down's Syndrome: Drug Improving Memory - Read more

Microneedles to Target Therapeutics to the Back of the Eye

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[25/07/2012] Thanks to tiny microneedles, eye doctors may soon have a better way to treat diseases such as macular degeneration that affect tissues in the back of the eye. That could be important as the population ages and develops more eye-related illnesses.Microneedles to Target Therapeutics to the Back of the Eye - Read more

Elder Abuse Affects Latinos Disproportionately

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[23/07/2012] A sobering new study by researchers from the University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology finds that elder abuse in low-income Latino communities goes largely unreported.Elder Abuse Affects Latinos Disproportionately - Read more

Helping Alzheimer's Patients Stay Independent

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[20/07/2012] Family members or professional caregivers who do everything for older adults with Alzheimer's disease may just be wanting to help, but one University of Alberta researcher says that creating excess dependency may rob the patients of their independence and self-worth.Helping Alzheimer's Patients Stay Independent - Read more

Better Efficacy of Parkinson's Disease Medications

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[27/06/2012] A new delivery method for levodopa/carbidopa, a common dual-drug Parkinson's disease (PD) regimen, significantly improved the duration of the drugs' effectiveness in people with advanced PD, according to research by Mount Sinai School of Medicine.Better Efficacy of Parkinson's Disease Medications - Read more

Psoriasis Increases Risk of Diabetes

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[22/06/2012] Psoriasis is an independent risk for Type 2 Diabetes, according to a new study by researchers of the University of Pennsylvania, with the greatest risk seen in patients with severe psoriasis.Psoriasis Increases Risk of Diabetes - Read more

Palliative Care Resource Helps Ease Changes

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[13/06/2012] An interactive toolkit created by a team from the University of Alberta helps palliative care patients and their care providers to deal with the physical, emotional and relationship changes that come with terminal and chronic illnesses.Palliative Care Resource Helps Ease Changes - Read more

Ill, Older Patients Often Live Final Days in Hospital

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[11/06/2012] Half of adults over age 65 made at least one emergency department (ED) visit in the last month of life, in a study led by a physician at the University of California San Francisco. Three quarters of ED visits led to hospital admissions, and more than two-thirds of those admitted to the hospital died there.Ill, Older Patients Often Live Final Days in Hospital - Read more

Helping Hands for Patients with Cerebral Palsy

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[18/05/2012] With the aid of multiple force sensors and a digital dinosaur, a team of Rice University seniors known as Helping Hands hopes to restore strength and flexibility to the hands and wrists of children with cerebral palsy.Helping Hands for Patients with Cerebral Palsy - Read more

New Way to Predict Recurrent Stroke

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[16/05/2012] New research from the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) shows that using a CT (computerised tomography) scan, doctors can predict if patients who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke are at risk for another more severe stroke.New Way to Predict Recurrent Stroke - Read more

Hip Implant for Long-term Use

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[09/05/2012] Hip replacement is one of the most frequent operations carried out in Germany. Often the artificial hips need to be replaced just ten years later. In the future, a new implant currently being developed using high technology materials could help prevent premature revision surgeries.Hip Implant for Long-term Use - Read more

New Discoveries About Brain-hand Connection

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[04/05/2012] Research at Arizona State University (ASU) and Columbia University to better understand the intricate sensory and cognitive connections between the brain and the hands has won support from the National Science Foundation (NSF).New Discoveries About Brain-hand Connection - Read more

Middle-Ear Microphone Could Make CIs More Convenient

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[02/05/2012] A microphone and related electronics of cochlear implants (CI) must be worn outside the head, raising reliability issues and preventing patients from swimming. Now, a University of Utah engineers have developed a tiny prototype microphone that can be implanted in the middle ear.Middle-Ear Microphone Could Make CIs More Convenient - Read more

Multiple Sclerosis: Negative Effect of Warm Weather

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[27/04/2012] Warm weather may hinder cognitive performance in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to results of a Kessler Foundation.Multiple Sclerosis: Negative Effect of Warm Weather - Read more

Brain-Machine Interface Moves Paralysed Hand

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[25/04/2012] A new brain-machine technology delivers messages from the brain directly to the muscles - bypassing the spinal cord - to enable voluntary and complex movement of a paralysed hand. The device could eventually be tested on, and perhaps aid, paralysed patients.Brain-Machine Interface Moves Paralysed Hand - Read more

New Alzheimer's Marker Strongly Predicts Mental Decline

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[18/04/2012] A new marker of Alzheimer's disease can predict how rapidly a patient's memory and other mental abilities will decline after the disorder is diagnosed, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found.New Alzheimer's Marker Strongly Predicts Mental Decline - Read more

Web-based Tool Produces Accurate Autism Diagnosis

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[16/04/2012] The process of diagnosing autism is complex, subjective, and often limited to only a segment of the population in need. Dennis Wall of the Centre for Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School has been working to address this problem.Web-based Tool Produces Accurate Autism Diagnosis - Read more

Memory: Training Can Increase Brain Activity

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[11/04/2012] If someone has trouble remembering where the car keys or the cheese grater are, new research shows that a memory training strategy can help. Memory training can even re-engage the hippocampus, part of the brain critical for memory formation, the results suggest.Memory: Training Can Increase Brain Activity - Read more

Smart Sensors Enable Orthopaedician to Collect Information

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[04/04/2012] Imagine a smart sensor customised to provide vital, real-time information about a patient's recent orthopaedic surgery. Instead of relying on X-rays or invasive procedures, surgeons will be able to collect diagnostic data from an implantable sensor. A study this remarkable technology promises to make post-surgical diagnosis and follow up more precise, efficient, and cost-effective.Smart Sensors Enable Orthopaedician to Collect Information - Read more

REM Sleep Disorder Doubles Risk of Parkinson's Disease

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[02/04/2012] People with symptoms suggesting rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder have twice the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or Parkinson's disease within four years of diagnosis with the sleep problem, compared with people without the disorder.REM Sleep Disorder Doubles Risk of Parkinson's Disease - Read more

Health Benefits for African American Veterans with Diabetes

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[23/03/2012] Intervention by peer mentors has a statistically significant effect on improving glucose control in African American veterans with diabetes, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.Health Benefits for African American Veterans with Diabetes - Read more

Cocoa May Enhance Skeletal Muscle Function

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[09/03/2012] A small clinical trial led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that patients with advanced heart failure and type 2 diabetes showed improved mitochondrial structure after three months of treatment with epicatechin-enriched cocoa.Cocoa May Enhance Skeletal Muscle Function - Read more

Monitoring Spinal Cord During Surgery May Help Prevent Paralysis

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[07/03/2012] The American Academy of Neurology is issuing an updated guideline that recommends monitoring the spinal cord during spinal surgery and certain chest surgeries to help prevent paralysis, or loss of muscle function, related to the surgeries.Monitoring Spinal Cord During Surgery May Help Prevent Paralysis - Read more

Target Causes of Everyday MS Symptoms

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[22/02/2012] Annoying, frustrating symptoms like difficulty hearing or remembering things can complicate everyday living for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, but most research to date has focused on the disease's less frequent but more debilitating consequences.Target Causes of Everyday MS Symptoms - Read more

Poor Neighbourhoods Suffer Higher Incidence of Arthritis

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[20/02/2012] An Australian study revealed more than 30 per cent of people living in socially disadvantaged areas reported having arthritis, as opposed to 18.5 per cent in the more affluent areas.Poor Neighbourhoods Suffer Higher Incidence of Arthritis - Read more

Smartphone Training Helps People with Memory Impairment

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[13/02/2012] A smartphone training program, theory-driven and specifically designed for individuals with memory impairment, can result in "robust" improvements in day-to-day functioning, and boost independence and confidence levels.Smartphone Training Helps People with Memory Impairment - Read more

Diabetes Study Shines Spotlight on Lifestyle Interventions

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[25/01/2012] An Emory University study assesses real-world lifestyle interventions to help delay or prevent the costly chronic disease that affects nearly 26 million Americans.Diabetes Study Shines Spotlight on Lifestyle Interventions - Read more

MS Patients: Hopes for Reversing Age-Associated Effects

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[18/01/2012] New research of the University of Cambridge highlights the possibility of reversing ageing in the central nervous system for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.MS Patients: Hopes for Reversing Age-Associated Effects - Read more

Type 2 Diabetes: Scientists Reassess Weight Loss Surgery

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[16/01/2012] Weight loss surgery is not a cure for type 2 diabetes, but it can improve blood sugar control, according to a new study. Whereas some previous studies have claimed that up to 80 per cent of diabetes patients have been cured following gastric bypass surgery, researchers at Imperial College London found that only 41 per cent of patients achieve remission using more stringent criteria.Type 2 Diabetes: Scientists Reassess Weight Loss Surgery - Read more

Parkinson's Treatment Shows Positive Results

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[13/01/2012] Researchers from the University of Florida and 14 additional medical centres reported results that deep brain stimulation — also known as DBS — is effective at improving motor symptoms and quality of life in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease.Parkinson's Treatment Shows Positive Results - Read more

Elderly Long-Term Care Residents Suffer Cognitively During Disasters

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[09/01/2012] In a summer with unprecedented weather events, from tornados, floods, fires and hurricanes, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing found that physiological changes associated with aging and the presence of chronic illness make older adults more susceptible to illness or injury, even death, during a disaster.Elderly Long-Term Care Residents Suffer Cognitively During Disasters - Read more

Elderly Emergency Patients Less Likely to Receive Pain Medication

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[06/01/2012] A new study of University of North Carolina School of Medicine finds that people 75 years old or older are less likely to receive any pain medication in hospital emergency departments than middle aged people – those between 35 and 54 years old.Elderly Emergency Patients Less Likely to Receive Pain Medication - Read more

Death Rate Measure Used to Judge Hospital Quality May Be Misleading

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[04/01/2012] Hospitals, health insurers and patients often rely on patient death rates in hospitals to compare hospital quality. Now a new study by researchers at Yale School of Medicine questions the accuracy of that widely used approach and supports measuring patient deaths over a period of 30 days from admission even after they have left the hospital.Death Rate Measure Used to Judge Hospital Quality May Be Misleading - Read more

Improving Patient Care by Improving Nurses' Work Environment

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[07/12/2011] A study of the New York University indicates that there are other aspects of registered nurses' (RNs) work environments that RNs perceive can also have a significant impact on the quality of care they deliver.Improving Patient Care by Improving Nurses' Work Environment - Read more

Obesity Hormone Increases the Risk of Osteoporosis

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[25/11/2011] While obesity is a well-known cause of cardiovascular disease, research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has now revealed that the body's obesity hormones – adiponectin - are also linked to osteoporosis and an increased risk of fractures.Obesity Hormone Increases the Risk of Osteoporosis - Read more

Diabetes: World’s Largest Study Targeting Foot Ulcers

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[14/11/2011] What’s crucial for a diabetic’s foot sore to heal is that the ulcer is superficial, blood circulation is normal, and the person has had diabetes for short time. This is shown in the world’s largest diabetes study regarding foot ulcers, which have been carried out by the researcher Magdalena Annersten Gershater at Malmö University in Sweden.Diabetes: World’s Largest Study Targeting Foot Ulcers - Read more

Prevention of Bedsores in Long-Term Care Homes Cost-Effective

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[02/11/2011] Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that low-tech, inexpensive interventions for bedsores could improve health for long-term care residents and reduce health-care costs for the facilities that house them.Prevention of Bedsores in Long-Term Care Homes Cost-Effective - Read more

More Screening Needed to Identify Depression

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[31/10/2011] On the surface they appear unaffected, but people who have mild strokes may live with hidden disabilities, including depression, vision problems and difficulty thinking, according to a study.More Screening Needed to Identify Depression - Read more

Computer-Based Physical Therapy Games for People with Parkinson's

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[26/10/2011] Playing computer-based physical therapy games can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their gait and balance, according to a new pilot study.Computer-Based Physical Therapy Games for People with Parkinson's - Read more

New Method Could Help Prevent Osteoarthritis

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[19/09/2011] A new method is set to help doctors diagnose osteoarthritis at such an early stage that it will be possible to delay the progression of the disease by many years, or maybe even stop it entirely.New Method Could Help Prevent Osteoarthritis - Read more

Sweat Meter Warns Patients of Dangerously Low Blood Sugar

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[16/09/2011] Some diabetic patients receive no warning before they pass out from low blood sugar. A modern sweat meter could alert patients in time. Biathletes and ME patients might also benefit from the sweat meter.Sweat Meter Warns Patients of Dangerously Low Blood Sugar - Read more

Tool to Predict Disability Timeline for Progressive MS Patients

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[06/07/2011] Many patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) worry how quickly the disease will progress. Now, by noting the presence of certain markers in a commonly performed diagnostic test, Mayo Clinic researchers can predict whether patients will suffer a faster onset of disability and counsel them to help ease anxiety.Tool to Predict Disability Timeline for Progressive MS Patients - Read more

New Evidence: Benefits of Home Dialysis for Kidney Patients

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[29/06/2011] Cells that help protect blood vessels work better in patients who undergo dialysis at home during the night than those who undergo standard daytime dialysis in a hospital, according to the nephrologist Darren Yuen.New Evidence: Benefits of Home Dialysis for Kidney Patients - Read more

Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility

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[11/05/2011] People who have strokes are often left with moderate to severe physical impairments. Now, thanks to a glove developed at McGill University, stroke patients may be able to recover hand motion by playing video games.Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility - Read more

GPS: Locating Missing Alzheimer's Patients and Battered Women

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[08/04/2011] Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M) has signed an agreement for collaboration to develop this system with Localización GPS, an integrated global services geolocation company.GPS: Locating Missing Alzheimer's Patients and Battered Women - Read more

Marijuana Use May Hurt Intellectual Skills in MS Patients

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[30/03/2011] Any possible pain relief that marijuana has for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be outweighed by the drug's apparent negative effect on thinking skills, according to research of the American Academy of Neurology. Marijuana Use May Hurt Intellectual Skills in MS Patients - Read more

Hospice Care Increasing for Nursing Home Patients with Dementia

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[09/02/2011] In newly published research analysing data on more than 3.8 million deceased nursing home residents, researchers at Brown University found the proportion of residents with dementia who benefited from Medicare hospice care nearly tripled – and the duration of care more than doubled – between 1999 and 2006.Hospice Care Increasing for Nursing Home Patients with Dementia - Read more

Partners Grieve Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis as much as Patients

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[23/08/2010] Partners of patients newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are equally emotionally affected by the diagnosis and go through the same grieving process as the patients themselves, according to a study.Partners Grieve Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis as much as Patients - Read more

Text Messages Support Adolescent Patients with Diabetes

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[13/08/2010] Doctor at Nationwide Children's Hospital taps into teen texting habits to increase medication compliance in adolescent diabetes patients.Text Messages Support Adolescent Patients with Diabetes - Read more

Sex Lives of Patients are Negatively Affected by RA and SLE

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[02/08/2010] Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients from Brazil and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients from France report that their rheumatic conditions negatively affect their emotional relationships and sex lives, according to new research.Sex Lives of Patients are Negatively Affected by RA and SLE - Read more

Research: Stroke Trials Left Unpublished

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[28/04/2010] An investigation into unpublished stroke research data has revealed that 19.6 percent of completed clinical trials, which could potentially influence patient care, are not published in full.Research: Stroke Trials Left Unpublished - Read more

Hospice: Racial Differences in Utilisation

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[15/03/2010] A new study finds that blacks and Hispanics use hospice for advanced heart failure at a rate of up to 50 percent less than whites, despite a markedly higher rate of incidence of the disease in these populations.Hospice: Racial Differences in Utilisation - Read more

Majority without Advance Medical Directives

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[24/02/2010] Approximately 66 percent of respondents to a Maryland telephone survey do not have advance medical directives, according to a new report.Majority without Advance Medical Directives - Read more

Elderly: Lighter Sedation May Reduce Risk of Confusion

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[27/01/2010] A new study suggests that simply limiting the depth of sedation during surgery could safely cut the risk of postoperative delirium which is common in elderly patients by 50 percent.Elderly: Lighter Sedation May Reduce Risk of Confusion - Read more

Better Treatment with Telemedicine

[04/08/2008] Technology enables doctors to make correct decisions for stroke patients at remote sites, researchers say. A telemedicine programme transports stroke specialists via computer desktop or laptop to the patient’s bedside. Better Treatment with Telemedicine - Read more

No Pandemic Plan in US-Nursing Homes

[24/07/2008] If an influenza pandemic hits the United States, acute care hospitals are likely to be overwhelmed. A new study suggests that many are not prepared for such a task.No Pandemic Plan in US-Nursing Homes - Read more

New Nursing Care Model Puts Patients, Family in Centre of Care

[09/07/2008] Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood has introduced a new nursing care model that takes a unique approach in caring for patients and their families.New Nursing Care Model Puts Patients, Family in Centre of Care - Read more

Humour Helps Healthcare Staff and Patients

[09/04/2008] Humour can play an essential role in the most serious healthcare settings, even when patients are receiving intensive or end of life care, according to research. Humour Helps Healthcare Staff and Patients - Read more

Study Could Help Stroke Victims

[11/05/2007] A University of Leicester study could help to provide a new lease of life for patients who have suffered a stroke.Study Could Help Stroke Victims - Read more

MS Patients Without Treatment

[11/04/2007] Many US multiple sclerosis patients are not receiving the latest drug therapies. These could slow the progress of the disease, but are only prescribed in a minority of cases.MS Patients Without Treatment - Read more

Hospitals Risk Endangering Older Patients' Health

[01/09/2006] Nine out of ten nurses do not always have time to help patients who need assistance with eating, despite shocking levels of malnutrition in older patients, this reveals a new research from Age Concern. Hospitals Risk Endangering Older Patients' Health - Read more