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Study: Older Adults Disproportionately Exposed to Online Health Misinformation

New research shows while overall traffic to low-credibility health sites that may include health...

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Outdoor Air Exposure to Chemical TCE May Raise Risk of Parkinson’s

A large nationwide study finds that long-term exposure to a common industrial chemical in outdoor air is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease among older adults.

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ALS Blood Biomarkers Could Lead to Better Management of Disease

A new study identifies the most effective blood biomarkers for diagnosing and predicting the progression of ALS.

Studies in Microgravity Could Lead to New Sarcopenia Treatments

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Oct 21, 2024 | Research

Researchers successfully modeled age-related muscle loss using tissue chips in microgravity, studying sarcopenia in ways not possible on Earth.

Sunrise Medical Acquires Bathroom Mobility Manufacturer

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Oct 14, 2024 | Bathroom Modification, Company News

The acquisition adds new bathroom mobility solutions to Sunrise Medical’s existing broad range of assistive mobility solutions.

VA Awards Grants to Help Vets, Service Members Participate in Adaptive Sports

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Oct 7, 2024 | Industry News

The grants awarded to organizations based in California will fund adaptive sports, recreational activities, and equine therapy for military veterans and service members living with disabilities.

Pride Mobility Launches Go Go Carbon Mobility Scooter

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Sep 30, 2024 | Company News, Mobility

Weighing in at only 35 pounds without its battery, the Go Go Carbon mobility scooter folds down in just seconds and with a few simple steps.

New Immunotherapy Improves Recovery from SCI

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Sep 9, 2024 | Research, Spinal Cord Injury

Scientists developed an immunotherapy to minimize the damage from traumatic spinal cord injury, instead of repairing damaged tissue.

How Brain Inflammation Triggers Muscle Weakness

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Aug 26, 2024 | Neurological, Research

Study findings could have implications for treating or preventing the muscle wasting sometimes associated with inflammatory diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and long COVID.

Atlas Names New VP of Sales

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Aug 26, 2024 | Company News, Software

Software company Atlas Technologies, based in Las Vegas, has named Jason Dillon its new vice president of sales.

High-tech Bandage Uses Biodegradable Papertronics, Biobatteries

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Aug 19, 2024 | Pressure Injury, Research

Researchers are developing biodegradable paper-based dressings that combine bacteria-fueled biobatteries and antibacterial agents to enhance wound healing and prevent infections.

Mary Free Bed Breaks Ground on Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Aug 19, 2024 | Industry News

Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint venture by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation and Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

New Design Improves Finger Extension in Soft Rehabilitation Gloves

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jul 29, 2024 | Research

A new design involving a foldable pouch actuator developed by Chiba University researchers holds promise for use in clinical hand rehabilitation applications.

Better Health For Chronic Conditions Secures $10 Million in Funding

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jun 17, 2024 | Company News

Better Health provides support and medical supplies for people with chronic conditions such as ostomy, chronic wounds, diabetes, chronic retention, and incontinence.

Company Launches Referral Program to Benefit Veterans with Disabilities

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jun 3, 2024 | Company News

A company known for its absorbent products for heavy incontinence now has a referral program in partnership with Disabled American Veterans.

Nano Drug Shows Promise for Diabetic Wound Healing

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | May 24, 2024 | Research

Researchers have designed a regenerative medicine therapy to speed up diabetic wound healing using tiny fat particles loaded with genetic instructions to calm down inflammation.