Brain changes in autism are comprehensive throughout the cerebral cortex rather than just particular areas thought to affect social behavior and language, according to a new UCLA-led study that significantly refines scientists’ understanding of how autism spectrum disorder (ASD) progresses at the molecular level. The study, published today in Nature, represents a comprehensive effort to… Continue reading Brain changes in autism are far more sweeping than previously known
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Inclusive Health and Wellness Tips for Every Body
It’s easy to hibernate when the weather is cold and dreary, but it’s important to stay on top of health and fitness routines. For those who have a disability, suffered from a stroke or other medical condition, it may be hard to find exercises that work with physical limitations that can be done at home.… Continue reading Inclusive Health and Wellness Tips for Every Body
Getting A Grip on Avoiding Disability
Older adults with good grip strength – the ability to grasp and hold on to or pull an object – are less likely to become disabled, researchers say. The information came from an analysis conducted by Chinese investigators of a study called SHARE. In that study, 30,434 people, age 50 or older, were surveyed every… Continue reading Getting A Grip on Avoiding Disability
Heart Disease and Disability
Older adults who have a healthy heart may lower their risk of disability, according to new research. The American Heart Association (AHA) defines “ideal cardiovascular health” based on four health behaviors (current smoking, body mass index, physical activity, and healthy diet) and three health factors (total cholesterol, blood pressure), and fasting blood glucose level). Recently,… Continue reading Heart Disease and Disability
Emergency-Room Visits Linked to Increased Disability Risks
Older adults who go to the emergency department (ED) for an illness or injury have higher risks for disability and decline in physical ability up to six months later, accordinig to a study from researchers at Yale. The study was published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine. Most adults aged 65 and older who visit… Continue reading Emergency-Room Visits Linked to Increased Disability Risks
Phase 1 Drug Trials Are Safe for Most Subjects
Phase 1 trials with healthy volunteers are often perceived as risky and even unethical. But according to new research, less than 1 percent of 11,000 healthy volunteers for new drugs suffered serious complications. In a Phase 1 trial, clinicians test a new drug on people for the first time. The study, by researchers from the… Continue reading Phase 1 Drug Trials Are Safe for Most Subjects
Short-Term Hospital Stays Linked to Development of Disability in Last Year of Life
Yale researchers found a close association between “acute hospitalizations”, meaning those for short-term treatment, and the development and progression of disability among older adults at the end of life. A release from the university notes that the findings may have profound implications for medical decision-making for older people and those who care for them. The… Continue reading Short-Term Hospital Stays Linked to Development of Disability in Last Year of Life