Adults
Researchers from Jimma University have described a unique case of a 25-year-old Ethiopian male with a complex heart defect that has survived into adulthood without surgical correction. The individual, who had been diagnosed with dextrotransposition of the great arteries, a condition characterized by the reversal of the aorta and pulmonary
Adults
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, with exercise recognized as a crucial preventive strategy. A recent study, published in Academia Medicine, reviewed nine observational studies evaluating the effects of aerobic exercise, resistance training, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on cardiovascular outcomes. The research, conducted
Adults
The Scottish Health Survey 2024, a comprehensive report on the health and wellbeing of adults and children in Scotland, has been released, providing valuable insights into the nation's health trends. The survey results show a concerning upward trend in long-term conditions, with half of all adults now living
Adults
A record high number of Scots are living with long-term health conditions, with half of adults reporting at least one condition in 2022. This is the highest level since the Scottish Health Survey began in 1995. Almost four in five adults living with a long-term condition reported at least one
Adults
The Scottish Health Survey 2024, a comprehensive report on the health and wellbeing of adults and children in Scotland, has been released, providing valuable insights into the nation's health trends. The survey results show a concerning upward trend in long-term conditions, with half of all adults now living
Neurosciences
A team of researchers from the Department of Neurology has made a significant breakthrough in aging neuroscience by developing and validating a prognostic scoring system for predicting cognitive decline in adults aged 50 and older in Shanghai, China. The study, published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, aimed to identify the
Adults
The latest Scottish Health Survey, published on October 21, 2025, sheds light on the health and well-being of adults and children in Scotland. The survey reveals a concerning increase in long-term health conditions, with half of all adults now having at least one long-term condition. The prevalence of doctor-diagnosed diabetes
Adults
The latest Scottish Health Survey, published on October 21, 2025, sheds light on the health and well-being of adults and children in Scotland. The survey reveals a concerning increase in long-term health conditions, with half of all adults now having at least one long-term condition. The prevalence of doctor-diagnosed diabetes
Adults
The latest Scottish Health Survey, published on October 21, 2025, sheds light on the health and well-being of adults and children in Scotland. The survey reveals a concerning increase in long-term health conditions, with half of all adults now having at least one long-term condition. The prevalence of doctor-diagnosed diabetes
Mental health
Researchers at Ohio State University, in partnership with autistic adults and their families, have developed a training program aimed at enhancing the care provided to adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The program, called Promoting Residents' Excellence in Patient-centered cARE (PREPARE) for Autistic Adults, focuses on equipping resident physicians
Autism
Research from Sodertorn University in Huddinge, Sweden, has shed new light on the representation of autism in literature. A new study, published in Autism In Adulthood, explores the portrayal of autistic characters in novels and their experiences of love and relationships. The research highlights the dichotomies and happy endings present
Adults
Adult congenital heart disease patients in Switzerland require specialized care, which is often provided by regional and supraregional centres. A recent study focused on the extent of cardiac-related hospitalizations among adult congenital heart disease patients followed at Swiss regional centres. The research aimed to assess the role of regional centres
