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Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women

A common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder contributes to the development of dementia among adults -; particularly women, a Michigan Medicine study suggests.

1 Nov 2024

Study reveals disparities in cleft lip surgery for non-White children

Children of non-White racial/ethnic backgrounds experience significant disparities in access to and outcomes of surgery to repair cleft lip, reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

1 Nov 2024

Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis can add years to patient lives

Quitting smoking within six months after a cancer diagnosis adds an average of two years to a patient's life.

1 Nov 2024

Researchers aim to transform treatment for sleep disorders in military personnel

Traditional solutions for sleep disorders, including medications and cognitive behavioral therapies, often provide insufficient relief for military personnel, a problem researchers from the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson will be hoping to solve with a $3 million grant from the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program.

1 Nov 2024

Research uncovers potential role of polyphosphate in neurodegenerative diseases

Research led by the University of Michigan has provided compelling evidence that could solve a fundamental mystery in the makeup of fibrils that play a role in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

1 Nov 2024

New study links childhood BMI trajectories to adult lung health

Researchers examine interactions between early life body mass index values and later life lung function.

1 Nov 2024

Sapio Sciences Expands Collaboration With AWS to Advance Science-Aware™ AI Vision

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Iron supplements may boost brain development in children with HIV

A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has found that giving iron supplements to children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa could be an important first step in optimizing brain development.

1 Nov 2024

Two topical treatments show similar benefits for photoaging of the hands

Topically applied products containing human platelet extract or vitamin C provide similar improvements in age spots (photoaging) of the hands, as reported in a clinical trial within the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

1 Nov 2024

Think young, stay sharp? Positive aging outlook tied to improved cognitive self-perception

The study shows that positive aging expectations correlate with improved cognitive health and reduced subjective decline, emphasizing the role of mindset.

1 Nov 2024

Acupuncture shows promise in alleviating symptoms of chronic irritable bowel syndrome

A recent randomized controlled trial has shed light on the efficacy of acupuncture as a treatment for refractory irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that significantly impacts quality of life and often resists conventional treatment.

1 Nov 2024

Low-sugar diet in early life reduces risk of chronic diseases in adulthood

A low-sugar diet in utero and in the first two years of life can meaningfully reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, a new study has found, providing compelling new evidence of the lifelong health effects of early-life sugar consumption.

1 Nov 2024

Can olfactory loss predict disease? Study ties loss of smell to 139 health conditions

Olfactory dysfunction links to 139 conditions, with inflammation playing a key role in memory decline and cognitive issues. Olfactory enrichment shows promise.

1 Nov 2024

Innovative injectable filler offers hope for diabetic wound treatment

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed a revolutionary injectable granular filler that could transform the way diabetic wounds are treated, potentially improving patient outcomes.

1 Nov 2024

Heart attack triggers sleep increase to aid recovery

A heart attack can trigger a desire to get more sleep, allowing the heart to heal and reduce inflammation-;and this happens because the heart sends special signals to the brain, according to a new Mount Sinai study.

1 Nov 2024

Study finds prenatal sleep quality affects newborn brain structure and emotional health

Prenatal sleep quality significantly influences neonatal brain development and emotional outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted sleep interventions.

1 Nov 2024

Study reveals effective combination therapy to slow cognitive decline in older adults

An important new study led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and with partnership across several Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA) sites-; Baycrest, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Unity Health Toronto, and University Health Network-; has demonstrated that a combination therapy can slow cognitive decline in older adults at risk for dementia.

1 Nov 2024

Transcranial ultrasound stimulation: A new frontier in noninvasive brain therapy

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Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women

Study reveals disparities in cleft lip surgery for non-White children

Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis can add years to patient lives

Researchers aim to transform treatment for sleep disorders in military personnel

Research uncovers potential role of polyphosphate in neurodegenerative diseases

New study links childhood BMI trajectories to adult lung health

Sapio Sciences Expands Collaboration With AWS to Advance Science-Aware™ AI Vision

Iron supplements may boost brain development in children with HIV

Two topical treatments show similar benefits for photoaging of the hands

Think young, stay sharp? Positive aging outlook tied to improved cognitive self-perception

Acupuncture shows promise in alleviating symptoms of chronic irritable bowel syndrome

Low-sugar diet in early life reduces risk of chronic diseases in adulthood

Can olfactory loss predict disease? Study ties loss of smell to 139 health conditions

Innovative injectable filler offers hope for diabetic wound treatment

Heart attack triggers sleep increase to aid recovery

Study finds prenatal sleep quality affects newborn brain structure and emotional health

Study reveals effective combination therapy to slow cognitive decline in older adults

Transcranial ultrasound stimulation: A new frontier in noninvasive brain therapy

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