Research links seven vascular risk factors to differences in brain structure, particularly areas responsible for complex thinking. The study found stronger associations between smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes with grey matter volume and white matter damage.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a new way to sense earthquakes using gravitational signals, which can detect seismic waves ahead of time. The method has been proven reliable with 7-sigma accuracy and could lead to improved early warning systems that save lives.
A study published in Academic Emergency Medicine found that female academic emergency medicine physicians are less likely to hold the rank of full professor compared to their male counterparts. Only 17% of female emergency physicians were associate or full professors, highlighting a significant disparity in representation and advancement.
A study of university rugby players found that 43% experienced sleep disordered breathing, linked to higher heart rates and lower oxygen levels. This raises concerns about the potential role of SDB in cardiovascular complications among young athletes.
Standard care home hydration tests do not accurately identify dehydration in older people, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. The study compared results from simple tests against a gold standard blood test and found none were accurate.