Study ignites debate over safety of disposable gowns for healthcare workers
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John Roszkowski
Jul 08, 2022
Disposable medical gowns commonly used by staff in hospitals and nursing homes provide minimal protection for staff against the spread of pathogens and disease, and reusable gowns can provide greater protection...
Better measures needed to assess pain, depression in older adults, study finds
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John Roszkowski
Jul 08, 2022
Older adults may be experiencing pain and depression, but cognition impairment and other factors may too often prevent them from conveying those issues to doctors and caregivers.
Diabetes, pollution and alcohol are biggest risk factors for dementia, study finds
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John Roszkowski
Apr 01, 2024
Diabetes, air pollution and alcohol consumption were found to be top risk factors for dementia, according to a UK study.
Walking at home may yield better outcomes than treadmill exercise for people with peripheral artery disease
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John Roszkowski
Oct 13, 2023
Home-based walking exercises produced better outcomes for older adults with peripheral artery disease than supervised treadmill exercise, according to a recent analysis of clinical trials.
NIH to invest an additional $515M for long COVID research
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John Roszkowski
Feb 16, 2024
The National Institutes of Health has announced plans to provide an additional $515 million in funding over the next four years for the research and treatment of long COVID.
Speech app can detect signs of worsening heart failure, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
May 24, 2022
A new voice analysis app may be able to detect worsening heart failure in home care patients prior to hospitalization, a new study has found.
Regular exercise significantly lowers risk of death from flu, pneumonia: study
By
John Roszkowski
May 23, 2023
Adults who engage in regular aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity are at significantly lower risk of death from the flu or pneumonia, a new study found.
Current surgery guidelines may delay care for stroke survivors: study
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 08, 2022
Current clinical guidelines used to determine when patients can safely undergo surgery following a stroke may be too conservative and could be delaying important care for cancer and other “semi-urgent”...
Obstructive sleep apnea may raise risk for early cognitive decline
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John Roszkowski
Apr 07, 2023
Individuals with obstructive sleep apnea may be at significantly greater risk for cognitive decline as they age, even among patients who otherwise are healthy and not obese, a new study finds.
New epigenetic ‘clocks’ seek to better identify causes of aging
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John Roszkowski
Feb 16, 2024
Massachusetts researchers have developed new epigenetic clocks designed to more accurately predict how people age and to gauge the effectiveness of aging interventions to increase longevity.