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The grange holds potential to increase the reach of public health efforts

In the ongoing struggle to address health care disparities in rural communities across the U.S., a recent Oregon State University study found that the perfect partner may be hiding in plain sight.

9 May 2020

Mice study sheds light on how the brain links events to form a memory

A woman walking down the street hears a bang. Several moments later she discovers her boyfriend, who had been walking ahead of her, has been shot.

9 May 2020

Study finds nearly 40% drop in stroke evaluations during COVID-19 pandemic

The number of people evaluated for signs of stroke at U.S. hospitals has dropped by nearly 40% during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study led by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis who analyzed stroke evaluations at more than 800 hospitals across 49 states and the District of Columbia.

8 May 2020

New study investigates the brain's action plans during walking

Walking across the room to switch on a light - such a simple everyday activity involves enormously complex computations by the brain as it requires interpretation of the scene, control of the gait and planning upcoming movements such as the arm movement to the light switch.

6 May 2020

Study shows thinking and walking speed usually decline together

Do thinking and walking go hand in hand in determining the health course of senior adults? A study published by UT Health San Antonio researchers found that, indeed, the two functions often parallel each other in determining a person's health trajectory.

6 May 2020

Scientists seek to find out if COVID-19 restrictions have increased individuals' outdoor time

In this time of pandemic, maybe you're working from home, managing the kids and their school work, and you need a break.

5 May 2020

New device fixed to e-cigarettes can unobtrusively monitor inhalations

A new device that attaches to e-cigarettes can unobtrusively monitor inhalations - yielding important information for research about when and where people vape, how deeply they inhale and how much nicotine they consume.

5 May 2020

Strength training is effective in combating frailty, study shows

Physical exercise may not be top of mind for older adults during the COVID-19 outbreak. But according to one UBC Okanagan researcher, strength training can be an effective way to stay healthy while at home.

4 May 2020

AHA calls for specialized care for pregnant women with cardiovascular conditions

Women with cardiovascular conditions should be cared for during pregnancy by a cardio-obstetrics team or health care providers experienced in high-risk pregnancies to provide specialized maternity care for the mother and fetus, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement, Cardiovascular Considerations in Caring for Pregnant Patients, published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

4 May 2020

FDA approves SFU professor's invention to wean COVID-19 patients from ventilators

Simon Fraser University professor Andy Hoffer hopes the SFU spinoff company he founded, Lungpacer Medical Inc., will help save the lives of COVID-19 patients using mechanical ventilators--and get them off more quickly, so that more ventilators can be available for all critically ill patients.

4 May 2020

Research reveals mechanism underlying Parkinson's dyskinesia

Many people with Parkinson's disease eventually develop debilitating movements called dyskinesia, a side effect of their much-needed dopamine replacement medication.

3 May 2020

Study finds Lin28 as promising therapeutic target for central nervous system injuries

Like power lines in an electrical grid, long wiry projections that grow outward from neurons - structures known as axons - form interconnected communication networks that run from the brain to all parts of the body.

2 May 2020

Screening tool may help predict post-surgical complications in older cancer patients

As people age, cancer becomes an increasing health concern. Solid cancer tumors are cancers that don't affect the blood and instead form tumors, or growths of abnormal cells in certain parts of the body. These solid cancer tumors mainly impact people who are 65 and older.

30 Apr 2020

Iron-biofortified beans help improve physical performance of anemic women in Rwanda

Anemia is a global health problem common in low-income countries. Severe cases can lead to fatigue, heart problems, and complications in pregnancy. When widespread, anemia can also weigh on national economies.

29 Apr 2020

People with severe mobility impairments can benefit from smarter, lighter exoskeletons

In health technology, wearable robots are programmable devices designed to mechanically interact with the body of the wearer. Sometimes referred to as 'exoskeletons', their purpose is to support motor function for people with severe mobility impairments.

29 Apr 2020

Study: Multidimensional approach works best for tackling nonmedical drug use

Health practitioners are constantly developing new ways to help those with drug and alcohol addictions wean themselves from their substance of choice.

25 Apr 2020

Seniors with COVID-19 show unusual symptoms, doctors say

Older adults with COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, have several "atypical" symptoms, complicating efforts to ensure they get timely and appropriate treatment, according to physicians.

24 Apr 2020

Researchers use brain-computer interfaces technology to decode the brain’s mechanism

When people suffer debilitating injuries or illnesses of the nervous system, they sometimes lose the ability to perform tasks normally taken for granted, such as walking, playing music or driving a car. They can imagine doing something, but the injury might block that action from occurring.

21 Apr 2020

Remote monitoring of COVID-19 patients using AI device

Massachusetts' Institute of Technology (MIT) at its Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has developed a device that can monitor patients with the highly infective COVID-19 remotely and thus prevent the spread of the infection to healthcare workers.

19 Apr 2020

A sensor chip smaller than a ladybug records multiple lung and heart signals

During a stroll, a woman's breathing becomes a slight bit shallower, and a monitor in her clothing alerts her to get a telemedicine check-up.

16 Apr 2020

Walking News and Research

The grange holds potential to increase the reach of public health efforts

Mice study sheds light on how the brain links events to form a memory

Study finds nearly 40% drop in stroke evaluations during COVID-19 pandemic

New study investigates the brain's action plans during walking

Study shows thinking and walking speed usually decline together

Scientists seek to find out if COVID-19 restrictions have increased individuals' outdoor time

New device fixed to e-cigarettes can unobtrusively monitor inhalations

Strength training is effective in combating frailty, study shows

AHA calls for specialized care for pregnant women with cardiovascular conditions

FDA approves SFU professor's invention to wean COVID-19 patients from ventilators

Research reveals mechanism underlying Parkinson's dyskinesia

Study finds Lin28 as promising therapeutic target for central nervous system injuries

Screening tool may help predict post-surgical complications in older cancer patients

Iron-biofortified beans help improve physical performance of anemic women in Rwanda

People with severe mobility impairments can benefit from smarter, lighter exoskeletons

Study: Multidimensional approach works best for tackling nonmedical drug use

Seniors with COVID-19 show unusual symptoms, doctors say

Researchers use brain-computer interfaces technology to decode the brain’s mechanism

Remote monitoring of COVID-19 patients using AI device

A sensor chip smaller than a ladybug records multiple lung and heart signals

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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