Hospital patients
The study, conducted at the First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, found that a significant number of ICU patients undergoing oral endotracheal intubation were at risk of oral frailty. Researchers investigated the level and factors associated with oral frailty among these patients, using a cross-sectional study design. The study&
Diseases
Current study results on neurodegenerative diseases and conditions, specifically Parkinson's Disease, have been published, providing new insights into potential treatments. Researchers at Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust conducted a double-blind, randomised sham-controlled proof-of-concept study to assess the feasibility, acceptability, adherence, and safety of home-based transcutaneous cervical
Gerontology
A new study published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A has found that an artificial intelligence (AI)-based frailty index effectively predicts postoperative outcomes in older adults. The study, conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Florida, used electronic health records (EHR) to develop and validate
Medical research
Researchers from Germany have reported new findings on the effectiveness of partial range of field (PROF) intraocular lenses (IOLs) in enhancing intermediate visual acuity. The study, which was supported by Johnson and Johnson Vision Care, investigated visual and patient-reported outcomes in patients implanted with the PROF IOL ICB00. The ambispective,
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
A cohort of 82 JIA patients, primarily female with a median age of 4.49 years old, was evaluated in an observational, retrospective, and longitudinal study. The primary objective was to maintain stable remission, which was achieved in nearly 80% of patients at 3 years and 68.3% at 5
Mediation
Researchers have made significant progress in understanding the relationship between body roundness index (BRI), serum alpha-Klotho levels, and osteoarthritis (OA) among middle-aged and older adults. A recent study conducted in Jiangsu, People's Republic of China, aimed to investigate the association between BRI and OA, as well as the
Health care reform
New research from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) highlights the importance of hospital discharge procedures and follow-up care in mitigating the risk of readmission in stroke patients. The systematic review and meta-analysis, published in Scientific Reports, aimed to identify factors associated with 30-day, 90-day, and 1-year ischemic
Brain
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding why people with multiple sclerosis (MS) often experience seizures. A preclinical study published in Neurobiology of Disease found a strong connection between demyelination, the loss of the protective myelin sheath coating the axons of neurons, and
Medical research
Pregnant women with sickle cell disease face a significantly higher risk of developing preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine. A recent study published in Blood Advances has identified a biomarker that can help predict the risk of preeclampsia in this
Autism
Research conducted at the Federal University of Parana in Brazil has shed light on the impact of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on dynamic postural control in children. The study, published in Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, aimed to understand how children with ASD perform in dynamic tasks and how
Crizotinib
According to a real-world study presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2025, ROS1-targeting therapies demonstrated suboptimal efficacy compared to non–ROS1-targeting therapies in treating patients with ROS1-mutated advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The study analyzed data from 108 patients, including those treated with targeted
Medical research
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close in October, researchers from Michigan State University's Department of Psychology are shedding light on an often-overlooked period of women's lives: perimenopause. With a $3.7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, the team is
