A study by scientists at the National Institute on Aging and Johns Hopkins University found that long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs like NSAIDs reduced the risk of Alzheimer's disease. The research tracked over 1,686 participants for nearly two decades and showed a significant decrease in Alzheimer's risk with longer NSAID use.
The Great Lakes Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Training project brings together health care workers and their patients into teams to identify physical, social and economic needs. The goal is to provide high quality health care while controlling costs by keeping patients at home longer or helping them follow medical care better.
Researchers have discovered crucial proteins called septins in filamentous fungi, which could serve as a target for antifungal agents. The finding may help develop new treatments for fungal diseases, which have dramatically increased in recent years.
The USGS report provides a detailed overview of the nation's wetland resources, including their types, distribution, and conservation efforts. The 103 million acres of remaining wetlands in the United States support critical habitat for waterfowl and reduce flood severity while improving water quality.
Purdue University scientists have developed a method to trap and study ions on surfaces, providing a new way to alter materials at the nanoscale level. The technique uses molecular ions that can be selected based on mass, allowing for reversible surface modification and preserving the ions.
Two sounding rocket experiments conducted by US and Russian scientists characterized dense plasma regions in the near-Earth environment, known as the ionosphere. The data will be analyzed by both American and Russian scientists as part of a data exchange agreement.
The MSX satellite successfully tracked two medium-range missiles, demonstrating its ability to perform key missile defense functions. The primary sensors collected several minutes of high-quality data, which is now undergoing preliminary analysis at the USASSDC.
Researchers at the University of Rochester are developing augmented reality technology that can seamlessly combine virtual and real-world images. This technology has numerous applications in medicine, entertainment, maintenance, and defense, including improved surgeries, enhanced soldier capabilities, and streamlined repairs.
A new analysis of 18 clinical trials found low-dose diuretic therapy to be highly effective in reducing the risk of stroke, congestive heart failure, coronary disease, and total mortality in patients with high blood pressure. Beta blockers also showed promise in preventing these complications.
A team from the University of Rochester Cancer Center has identified the protein PP1c that activates the retinoblastoma (RB) gene, a key tumor suppressor. This finding offers a new avenue for controlling cancer cell growth and potentially treating various types of cancer.
The USGS has reported that at least 1,025 people have been killed in earthquakes this year, exceeding the total for 1996. The country-specific data highlights significant risks to public safety, particularly in Iran where a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck and killed over 965 people.
Researchers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center are experimenting with Aerogel, the lightest solid material known, in space to learn how to make it transparent. The goal is to create an insulating material for energy-efficient windows that conserve energy and save money.
People with idiopathic anaphylaxis experience unpredictable, life-threatening symptoms without an external cause. Prompt diagnosis and preventive therapy with a combination of prednisone, hydroxyzine, and albuterol are critical to prevent death.
According to psychologist Saul M. Kassin, modern interrogation techniques can elicit false confessions, compromising the justice system. Laboratory experiments demonstrate that innocent people can adopt false beliefs and confabulate details under suggestion.
Researchers found that HIV-infected immune cells take in more vitamin C and glucose than healthy counterparts, but extremely high levels are toxic. This study provides a foundation to understand the relationship between vitamin C, HIV infection, and cell metabolism.
The USGS is reporting record-high floods in several states, including West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. The Little Kanawha River in West Virginia peaked at a historic 57,200 cfs, while the Ohio Brush Creek reached an 71-year high of 80,000 cfs.
Researchers have discovered that different strains of HIV may exploit distinct immune cells through chemokine coreceptors, potentially explaining the sudden collapse of the immune system in full-blown AIDS patients. The findings could lead to new treatments by targeting these receptors.
Researchers found that people over 85 with severe, sudden disabilities received less intensive hospital care than younger counterparts. This suggests that age-based treatment decisions may be incorrect, and that treating aggressively at the right time could reduce disability.
The study found that fluoride protects smooth surfaces of teeth, while dental sealants fill pits and fissures to prevent decay. Sealants are recommended for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced tooth decay in these areas.
Research suggests that neighborhoods with high poverty rates have significantly higher rates of domestic violence, particularly involving intimate partners. The study found that nine times more incidents of assaultive violence occurred in these areas compared to non-poverty neighborhoods.
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that intensive education for doctors and special programs within hospitals are more effective in changing the kind of care dying people receive than advance care directives. The study found that sophisticated educational techniques can motivate doctors to change their be...
A study by Johns Hopkins researchers reveals that long-term estrogen replacement therapy can increase blood flow to the heart and cause blood vessels to stay open wider and longer. This leads to a reduced risk of heart attack and improved coronary circulation.
Young physicians who undergo formal training in ultrasound testing on pregnant women perform better than those without such training, according to a Johns Hopkins study. The formal training program includes a checklist of sonographic skills and evaluates residents' progress through practical exams.
Researchers at Brown University have developed a drug and radiation regimen that demonstrates substantial activity in reducing locally advanced and inoperable tumors in the pancreas and stomach.
Experts Allyson Pollock and Dorothy Rice argue that surveys are a poor tool for evaluating the impact of healthcare spending on population health. They propose adopting national health data standards to track individuals over time and improve healthcare effectiveness.