Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research by Imperial College London. The research uses...
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Exploring the complexities of ageing, and offering a comprehensive look at health, wellness, and social care for elderly populations. It delves into mental and cognitive health, support for dementia patients, the impact of menopause, advancements in biological ageing measurement, technology for elder safety, and health challenges during pandemics. It also emphasises the importance of caregiving, physical activities, and creative engagements like poetry for the elderly, reflecting the wide range of medical and social aspects of ageing.
Obesity lowering the age for knee replacements
Obesity lowering the age for knee replacements: More than half of Australians who underwent knee replacement for osteoarthritis were obese, increasing their risk of having...
Eating problems are common among older home care clients
Eating problems are common among older home care clients, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Nearly 30% of the 250 older...
Skin microbiome research could be worth £1.85bn
The lucrative business of Skin microbiome research: University of Bradford scientists are helping open new areas of research into the skin microbiome - a commercial marketplace...
Trapped Caring for An Elderly Parent
Trapped Caring for An Elderly Parent: New Research Finds Rise in Mental Health Crisis for Carers: An ageing population means more people are living longer,...
How cranberries could improve memory and ward off dementia
How cranberries could improve memory and ward off dementia: Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower 'bad' cholesterol...
An implant dentist answers the most Googled questions
From the mouth of the experts: An implant dentist answers the most Googled questions on dental implants: With the return of events and social occasions...
Ground-breaking tinnitus test
Ground-breaking tinnitus test paves the way to new treatments: A ground-breaking diagnostic test under development at the Bionics Institute in Melbourne could pave the way...
Steroid injections effective treatment for arthritis
Steroid injections can provide an effective means of treating patients with arthritis in their hip, according to the largest study of its kind ever conducted....
Acute stroke cuts life expectancy by a third
Almost two thirds of acute stroke patients fail to survive more than a decade and have high risk of recurrence, prompting researchers to call for...
