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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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Studies in Microgravity Could Lead to New Sarcopenia Treatments

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

Sending Tissue Samples to Space for Parkinson’s, MS Research

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Mar 4, 2024 | Parkinson’s Disease, Research

NSCF will send human brain organoids derived from patients with two different types of degenerative brain diseases—Parkinson’s and PPMS—to the orbiting laboratory.

Smart Cushion Shows Promising Results for Blood Flow

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Feb 26, 2024 | Cushions, Research

By utilizing a high-resolution image system to measure blood flow during different seating experiences, researchers analyzed the effects of using the cushion’s offload sequence compared to static modes.

Study: Hip-Assist Robot Improves Mobility, Gait in Elderly

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jan 22, 2024 | Gait & Balance, Research

Researchers evaluated the efficiency of a new wearable hip-assist robot in improving the mobility, dynamic balance, and range of movement in the elderly.

Physical Therapy for Long COVID: Do Patients Benefit?

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Dec 4, 2023 | Research

Research reveals whether those suffering from long COVID benefit from physical therapy services, including cardiopulmonary PT.

Fleming Center for Robotics in Rehabilitation Opens

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Nov 20, 2023 | Research

The Fleming Center for Robotics in Rehabilitation will identify and test robotic and wearable technology to further provide leading-edge rehabilitation care.

Scientists Develop New Hydrogels for Wound Management

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Nov 10, 2023 | Research

By leveraging the power of oxygen, these gelatin patches can act as effective tissue adhesives that accelerate the healing of wounds.

Study Highlights Home Care Workforce Challenges

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Oct 13, 2023 | Research

The “One Voice. Many Stories.” study sheds light on the contributions, challenges, and insights of home health aides and certified nursing assistants.

Study: Most Physiotherapists Considering Using Virtual Reality

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | May 4, 2023 | Research

The majority of physiotherapists in the Netherlands and Belgium do not yet use virtual reality, but are considering using it for treatment, according to a recent study.

Study: Mind-Body Connection Built Into Brain

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Apr 19, 2023 | Research

A new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that the idea that the body and mind are inextricably intertwined in a mind-body connection is more than just an abstraction.