A group of researchers has developed a new program showing participation and activity is critical for the rehabilitation of older adults in long-term care. The…
The Reason Why Your Child Is Always Sick In The Winter
Does it seem like your kids are in constant need of tissues and running through the cough medicine during the colder months? Trust us, you…
Risk factors for life-threatening COVID-19 in younger important in upcoming vaccinations
People with cardiometabolic risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes have an increased risk of life-threatening COVID-19 requiring treatment with invasive ventilation…
High-risk gene for neurodevelopmental disorders linked to sleep problems in flies
The mutation of a gene that has been associated with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder led to marked sleep disturbances in fruit flies, according…
Combination treatment for common glioma type shows promise in mice
Gliomas are common brain tumors that comprise about one third of all cancers of the nervous system. In a study funded by the National Institutes…
Differences in walking patterns could predict type of cognitive decline in older adults
Canadian researchers are the first to study how different patterns in the way older adults walk could more accurately diagnose different types of dementia and…
ASHP publishes reports exploring pharmacy’s role in future of healthcare delivery
ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) today announced the publication of two landmark reports that articulate a futuristic vision for pharmacy practice, including expanded roles…
Improved use of databases could save billions of euro in health care costs
Years of suffering and billions of euro in global health care costs, arising fromosteoporosis-related bone fractures, could be eliminated using big data to target vulnerable…
Researchers find parallels in spread of brain cancer in mammals, zebrafish
Scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have identified a new zebrafish model that could help advance glioblastoma multiforme research. Glioblastoma is an…
Researchers find parallels in spread of brain cancer in mammals, zebrafish
Scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have identified a new zebrafish model that could help advance glioblastoma multiforme research. Glioblastoma is an…