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Neighborhood factors affect rehab services for older adults after traumatic brain injury

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Contextual social determinants of health (SDoH)—for example, rural residence and neighborhood economic factors—may affect access to community-based rehabilitation services for older adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI), suggests a study in the March/April issue of Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation.

CDC to study vaccines and autism, despite much research showing no link

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing to study whether vaccines are linked to autism—despite overwhelming scientific evidence showing no connection.

New Medicare rules aim to cut radiation exposure from CT scans

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

Hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from CT scans under new Medicare regulations.

Scientists identify new strategy to fight cancer caused by Epstein-Barr virus

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

The Wistar Institute’s Paul M. Lieberman, Ph.D. and lab identified and tested a new method for targeting certain cancers caused by Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), in the paper, “USP7 inhibitors destabilize EBNA1 and suppress EBV tumorigenesis,” from the Journal of Medical Virology.

Worldwide study finds high rates of depression and anxiety in people with chronic pain

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A novel analysis of more than 375 published studies concluded that the association between chronic pain and rates of depression and anxiety is staggering. The study, led by investigators at Johns Hopkins Medicine found that 40% of adults with chronic pain experienced “clinically significant depression and anxiety.” Among those most at risk, the analysis showed, were women, younger adults and people with fibromyalgia.

Scientists create universal vascular graft with stem cells to improve surgery for cardiovascular disease

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Scientists at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) and the Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been at the forefront of stem cell research and regenerative biology since James Thomson isolated the first human embryonic stem cell in 1998.

Bad sleep harms old-age memory by disrupting the brain’s ‘waste removal system,’ study shows

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Poor sleep among older adults is linked to disruptions in the brain’s “waste removal system,” according to researchers at The University of Hong Kong (HKU). A recent study led by Professor Tatia M.C. Lee, Chair Professor of Psychological Science and Clinical Psychology and May Professor in Neuropsychology at HKU, offers valuable insight into how sleep quality impacts brain functioning.

Is red wine a healthier choice than white wine? Epidemiologists uncork the cancer risks

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

A common perception is that not all alcoholic beverages are alike. Red wine, for instance, is often considered a healthier choice, with many believing its high resveratrol content—an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties—offers protection against cancer. Researchers from the Brown University School of Public Health, however, have put this assumption to the test. The research is published in the journal Nutrients.

Upper urinary tract cancer drug may offer long-term benefits

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

While randomized comparative trials are needed, a relatively new treatment option for upper urinary tract cancers shows promise for lowering long-term recurrence in many patients with low-grade disease, according to a multicenter study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Study confirms link between breast density, higher breast cancer risk

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

A new study confirms that breast density plays a significant role in both the risk of breast cancer diagnosis and the sensitivity of mammography, which may affect screening practices.

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Upper urinary tract cancer drug may offer long-term benefits

Study confirms link between breast density, higher breast cancer risk

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