Medicine

October 10, 2024

Does inflammation in mid-life affect late-life mobility?

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, having high inflammation in mid-life was associated...

Mass General Brigham researchers in PICU in El Salvador

Study demonstrates sustained reduction in child mortality following educational interventions in low-resourced countries

Pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in low and middle-income countries see elevated mortality rates, often 10 times higher than those...

How feeling younger impacts dementia caregivers and their loved ones

The felt age of spousal caregivers is connected to the felt age of their loved ones living with dementia, according...

New study suggests kidney function is associated with tooth loss in postmenopausal women

CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 12, 2024)—Kidneys play a critical role in overall health by removing waste products from the blood. When...

HKUMed 10-year territory-wide comprehensive study finds local AHA patients are double that of Caucasian populations, offering insights to improve survival rates

The analysis revealed that the annual incidence of AHA cases in Hong Kong is twice as high as that observed...

Preparing for a world where Alzheimer’s disease is treatable

Under strict embargo until Tuesday 11 June 2024 at 23.30 hours UK (BST) time Under strict embargo until Tuesday 11...

Painful truth about knee osteoarthritis: Why inactivity may be more complex than we think

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while physical activity is known to ease...

Precision medicine for sepsis in children within reach

Sepsis – the leading cause of mortality in children around the world – can present with a wide range of...

St. Bernard Parish Hospital included among Becker’s 100 Great Community Hospitals

CHALMETTE, La. – St. Bernard Parish Hospital (SBPH) has been named one of the 100 Great Community Hospitals in 2024...

Texas A&M researcher receives grant for work on phase separation