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Recent technological advances opened exciting possibilities for neuroscience, enabling the collection of increasingly detailed neural data. Making sense of the large number of neural recordings gathered by neuroscientists worldwide,...Friday, November 1, 2024 from Home Health Care News
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its CY 2025 home health final payment rule Friday. It comes with an estimated aggregate increase to 2025 home health payments of 0.5%, or $85 million, compared to 2024...Friday, November 1, 2024 from Home Health Care News
The newest home-based care face on the public market, BrightSpring Health Services (Nasdaq: BTSG), is making strides. The company announced a successful third quarter during its earnings call Friday. Leaders reported an overall increase...Friday, November 1, 2024 from Home Health Care News
Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a Medicare home care benefit earlier this month. Some found the proposal innovative and exciting, others found it unrealistic and potentially costly. Many in between found it well intentioned, but...Friday, November 1, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Is the floating freshwater fern commonly called Carolina azolla the potential answer to global food insecurity or a possible threat to humanity? On the heels of a study published earlier this year on the plant's nutrition and...Friday, November 1, 2024 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
A common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder contributes to the development of dementia among adults -; particularly women, a Michigan Medicine study suggests.Friday, November 1, 2024 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
Children of non-White racial/ethnic backgrounds experience significant disparities in access to and outcomes of surgery to repair cleft lip, reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official...Friday, November 1, 2024 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
Quitting smoking within six months after a cancer diagnosis adds an average of two years to a patient's life.Friday, November 1, 2024 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
Traditional solutions for sleep disorders, including medications and cognitive behavioral therapies, often provide insufficient relief for military personnel, a problem researchers from the University of Arizona College of Medicine –...Friday, November 1, 2024 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
Research led by the University of Michigan has provided compelling evidence that could solve a fundamental mystery in the makeup of fibrils that play a role in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.Friday, November 1, 2024 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
Researchers examine interactions between early life body mass index values and later life lung function.Friday, November 1, 2024 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
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A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has found that giving iron supplements to children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa could be an important first step in optimizing brain development.Friday, November 1, 2024 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
Topically applied products containing human platelet extract or vitamin C provide similar improvements in age spots (photoaging) of the hands, as reported in a clinical trial within the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive...Friday, November 1, 2024 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
The study shows that positive aging expectations correlate with improved cognitive health and reduced subjective decline, emphasizing the role of mindset.Friday, November 1, 2024 from Kaiser Health News - Aging
Several Democratic-led states have expanded public insurance programs to cover immigrants in the U.S. regardless of legal status. Donald Trump is trying to blame Kamala Harris for the policies.Friday, November 1, 2024 from Kaiser Health News - Aging
Estados liderados por demócratas, como Illinois, están abriendo cada vez más programas de seguros públicos a inmigrantes sin papeles.Friday, November 1, 2024 from Medical Daily
The study revealed that getting cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) may serve as a protective factor against postpartum depression.Friday, November 1, 2024 from Medical Daily
The study revealed that limiting sugar intake during early life could cut the diabetes risk by 35% and the risk of hypertension by 20%.Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Children who experienced sugar restrictions during their first 1,000 days after conception had up to 35% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes and as much as 20% less risk of hypertension as adults. The researchers used contemporary...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Home Health Care News
Home health care has some hardwired challenges. But there are also other challenges that can be overcome, that can be largely erased in the future. Artificial intelligence’s capabilities, for example, are cause for hope. The same goes...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Home Health Care News
The number of states with waiting lists for people in need of home- and community-based services (HCBS) hasn’t seen much variation between 2016 and 2024, according to a new data analysis from the KFF. In fact, there have been about...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Medical Daily
Red and infrared light therapy devices offer a plethora of benefits for those seeking to enhance their health and well-being. From promoting wound healing to improving skin health and alleviating pain, these innovative tools are paving...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Medical Daily
Electric toothbrushes offer superior cleaning with features like multiple brushing modes, built-in timers, and pressure sensors. They provide personalized care through smart technology and are ideal for sensitive teeth. With oscillating...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
A research team has found that giving iron supplements to children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa could be an important first step in optimizing brain development.Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Research shows a one-third chance of restoring blood circulation during cardiac arrest, regardless of whether the medication is administered into the bloodstream or bone marrow.Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
A new study has found a surprising link between high levels of methylmalonic acid and the weakening of CD8+ T cells, shedding light on potential pathways through which aging may promote lung cancer progression.Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have discovered the mechanism which allows the superbug Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to become highly resistant to antibiotics, paving the way for new approaches to control infectious disease.Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have created the first blueprint of the human spliceosome, the most complex and intricate molecular machine in human biology. The vast majority of human genes -- more than nine in ten -- are edited by the spliceosome. The...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
An analysis of social media posts that mention food and beverage products finds that fast food restaurants and sugar sweetened beverages are the most common, with millions of posts reaching billions of users over the course of a year....Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
People with stronger autistic trails showed distinct exploration patterns and higher levels of persistence in a computer game, ultimately resulting in better performance than people with lower scores of autistic traits, according to a...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
A team of doctors and scientists have identified the cause of a rare disorder involving intellectual disability and brain malformations. The team found a link between the child's neurological symptoms and a genetic change that affects...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
With its emphasis on opioid overdose prevention, the first guideline for primary care providers from the American Academy of Pediatrics on prescribing opioids for acute pain in children and adolescents extends beyond responsible pain...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
CBT for insomnia significantly reduces postpartum depression symptoms, directly and indirectly, by improving mood and alleviating insomnia throughout treatment.Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
As critical responders, macrophages can perceive helpful biotechnology as threats. If not created with the right materials or mechanical forces, these devices can trigger an immune response that can cause inflammation, scar tissue or...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
New research has found inflammatory markers in the blood of long COVID patients which could explain why many experience ongoing cardiovascular issues.Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
A study of more than 13 million hours of data, collected from light sensors worn by 89,000 people, has found exposure to bright nights and dark days is associated with an increased risk of death.Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists investigating animal viruses with potential to infect humans have identified a critical protein that could enable spillover of a family of organisms called arteriviruses. In a new study, researchers identified a protein in...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Home Health Care News
The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing,...Human proteins identified that explain inter-individual differences in functional brain connectivity
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A long-standing goal of neuroscience is to understand how molecules and cellular structures on a microscale give rise to communication between brain regions at the macroscale. A study now identifies, for the first time, hundreds of brain...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have developed a computational technique that makes spatial RNA transcripts more accessible and precise, allowing them to be visualized at microscopic resolution.Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. Attachable to the skin with an adhesive and powered by a small battery, the device wirelessly captures high-resolution images of muscle...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Sleep apnea, a common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder, contributes to the development of dementia among adults -- particularly women, a new study suggests. At every age level, women with known or suspected sleep apnea were more likely...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
A comprehensive analysis of breast cancer metastases compares various methods and affords new insights into the biology of tumors.Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
While the lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic led many families to eat more meals at home, they had an additional benefit: an increase in the quality of family time during those dinners, according to new research.Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have developed a revolutionary injectable granular filler that could transform the way diabetic wounds are treated, potentially improving patient outcomes. The groundbreaking study introduced an innovative approach about...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Tumors often contain areas of oxygen-deficient tissue that frequently withstand conventional therapies. This is because the drugs applied in tumors require oxygen to be effective. An international research team has developed a novel...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Engineers have come up with a solution to a tricky problem: where to install charging stations for electric vehicles so they're convenient for drivers and profitable for investors.Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Medical Xpress - Feature story
A critical challenge during the early COVID-19 pandemic was determining whether a patient would survive the infection or die from it. And even though a host of lifesaving therapeutics now spares substantially more lives than four years...Thursday, October 31, 2024 from Medical Daily
The study examined autism diagnosis trends in the U.S. from 2011 to 2022, revealing a significant 175% spike in rates.