26 February
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Source: FreepikCopyright: DC StudioURL: https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/senior-woman-working-out-using-balance-bal…License: Licensed by JMIR Digital Program Reduces Fall Risk and Boosts Strength in Older Adults Study highlights the success of an online exercise program tailored for seniors Researchers at University of California San Diego have revealed promising results from a study evaluating the university’s Strong Foundations program, a digitally delivered fall prevention initiative for older adults. The findings, recently published in JMIR Aging, emphasize the program’s effectiveness in improving posture, balance, and strength—key factors in reducing fall risk. “This study showcases the potential of accessible, online exercise programs to significantly enhance physical function for older adults,” said Ryan Moran, MD, MPH,Read More →

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Source: Image provided by the authors Copyright: Helén Sjöland License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) A software robot has proved to be faster than doctors at detecting side effects during a drug treatment for cardiac arrhythmia, while also cutting unnecessarily frequent follow-up lab tests and controls, according to a study at the University of Gothenburg. The drug amiodarone, with the trade name Cordarone, helps the heart beat normally again when the rhythm is abnormal, such as in atrial fibrillation and tachycardia. The treatment requires regular blood tests due to potential side effects affecting thyroid and liver function, which with current practices is a completely manual process. A newRead More →

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  Source: Freepik Copyright: Freepik License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) New Study Using AI-Powered Analysis Identifies Combinations of Social Barriers Impacting Health Outcomes GALVESTON, Texas – Most doctors’ visits focus on reviewing medical information such as cholesterol levels and symptoms like a persistent cough to diagnose and treat health conditions. However, discussions rarely touch on nonmedical factors, such as whether a patient has reliable transportation to attend follow-up appointments. Missing critical appointments like radiation therapy to treat a lung tumor due to lack of transport could worsen health outcomes and complicate recovery.  A new study led by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and otherRead More →