Cart is empty Overly broad definitions, a lack of appropriate, or any, comparison groups, among other things, in studies looking at the incidence, prevalence, and control of the condition—epidemiology—have distorted the risks, say the researchers.
Wealthier kids in UK may have experienced steepest fall in mental health during pandemic
A new study has been published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Its findings confound predictions in some quarters that disadvantaged children, who had worse mental health to start with, would be hardest hit. But even if child mental health has become more equal, it worsened, overall, following the pandemic, emphasize the researchers.
Scam awareness found to be best defense for older adults facing fraudster phone calls
Research led by Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, has looked into the susceptibility of older adults to scammers. In a paper, “Vulnerability of Older Adults to Government Impersonation Scams,” published in JAMA Network Open, the researchers tested 644 older adults with an experiment designed to mimic a government impersonation scam.
Experts in Saudi Arabia urge action as fragility fractures projected to rise
A new report ‘Solutions for Fracture Prevention in Saudi Arabia’ has been authored by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Capture the Fracture program in collaboration with leading Saudi Arabian experts.
Four novel receptors may link endometrial cancer to PCOS
A new research paper titled “Transcriptomic analysis identifies four novel receptors potentially linking endometrial cancer with polycystic ovary syndrome and generates a transcriptomic atlas has been published in Oncotarget.
Researchers identify important strategies for diabetes care and quality improvements in the primary care setting
A qualitative study published in the Annals of Family Medicine considers how the strategies used by high-performing primary care practices to improve diabetes care might play a role in successfully managing practice change.
Patient communication preferences for prostate cancer screening discussions: A scoping review
In a study published in Annals of Family Medicine, members of the University of Ottawa Department of Family Medicine conducted a scoping review to understand men’s communication preferences when they discuss prostate cancer screening with their doctors.
Integrating the transitional care model into nurse practitioner curricula to improve outcomes for high-risk older adults
Managing transitions in care for older adults and their family caregivers, no matter the care setting, is especially challenging in a rapidly changing health care system. Patient discharges that typically require prescription writing, discharge summary creation, and team consultations for home care entail more complex coordination and planning.
It’s all in the mind—psychological techniques to help you run faster and longer
It’s well known that running has huge mental and physical health benefits. As little as 10 minutes of jogging has been shown to enhance mood, and evidence suggests that running can improve memory and attention. Some studies suggest it can even protect our brain from age-related decline and dementia. However, starting and sticking to a running routine can be difficult, particularly if you aren’t used to exercise and are relatively unfit.
Examining dementia risk in adults with intellectual disability
Both genetic and acquired factors contribute to the onset of intellectual disability (ID), and people with ID are presumed to be at a higher risk of developing dementia. It is also understood that a lower cognitive reserve–thinking ability gained via learning and conscious mental activity–increases the risk of dementia in the general population.