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·May 13, 2020·4 min read

Children with autism face higher risk of eating disorders

Children with autistic traits at age seven were 24% more likely to develop weekly eating disorders, including fasting, purging, and binge eating, by age 14.

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·May 6, 2020·3 min read

COVID-19 may increase blood clotting and blockage of brain blood vessels

A new case study reveals a link between COVID-19 and clotting in blood vessels in the brain that results in an increased risk of ischemic stroke. Five of the six cases included in the study suffered an ischemic stroke within 8-24 days of the onset of coronavirus symptoms. Early use of anticoagulants might help reduce the risk of blood clotting and stroke in patients with COVID-19.

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·May 3, 2020·4 min read

AI supported test for very early signs of glaucoma progression

A new artificial intelligence algorithm can detect the progression of glaucoma up to 18 months earlier than conventional methods.

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·April 17, 2020·2 min read

Stress related to catching COVID-19 is highest among 30-59 year-olds

Stress and anxiety about catching coronavirus are more prevalent among the 30-59-year-old age group.

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·April 8, 2020·3 min read

False memories of crime appear real when retold to others

Study reveals people are only 53% likely to identify whether someone else in recounting and accurate or false memory of a crime.

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·April 1, 2020·6 min read

Historical coronaviruses show evidence of seasonality & immunity

Historical data from Flu Watch about other coronaviruses reveals they appear to have a seasonal pattern, with peaks occurring during winter. Only small amounts of other coronavirus infections were transmitted during the summer. The findings support the hypothesis that COVID-19 may have lower levels of transmission during the summer, but this may reverse during the winter months if there is still a large, susceptible population.

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·March 1, 2020·3 min read

Life expectancy not improving for first time in 100 years

For the first time in 100 years, life expectancy has failed to increase in the population. For the poorest 10% of women, life expectancy has declined. Mortality rates of those aged between 45 and 49 have increased as a result of suicide and substance abuse.

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·February 23, 2020·4 min read

Iron in brain shows cognitive decline in people with Parkinson’s

The measure of iron in the brain may help doctors predict which patients with Parkinson's disease are most likely to develop dementia.

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·February 16, 2020·5 min read

AI helps predict heart attacks and stroke

Using AI technology to analyze CMR scans, researchers were able to precisely quantify the blood flow to the heart muscles of patients. Comparing the AI-generated blood flow results with health outcomes, the team found those with reduced blood flow were at increased risk of stroke, heart attacks, and heart failure. The machine-learning algorithm was able to predict which patients may die or suffer major adverse health events better than doctors could.

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·February 16, 2020·4 min read

Cough syrup drug being trialed as Parkinson’s treatment

Ambroxol, a medication approved to treat coughs, may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. The medication is able to effectively cross the blood-brain barrier and increases levels of GCase in patients' brains. Ambroxol also appears to reduce Parkinson's-related alpha-synuclein levels.

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·February 11, 2020·6 min read

Sitting still linked to increased risk of depression in adolescents

Teens who are inactive for large portions of the day face an increased risk of developing depression.

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·January 20, 2020·5 min read

Racial disparities in drug prescriptions for dementia

Study reveals racial disparities in access to the correct medications for Alzheimer's patients. Asian and black patients are less likely to be prescribed anti-dementia medications and have an increased likelihood of being prescribed antipsychotic medications.