In the study, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring, the team found that taking vitamin D was associated with living dementia-free for longer, and they also found 40 per cent fewer dementia diagnoses in the group who took supplements.
Elevated levels of air pollutants are associated with bone damage among postmenopausal women, according to new research led by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The effects were most evident on the lumbar spine, with nitrous oxides twice as damaging to the ar
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 17 (ANI/NewsVoir): Garuda Aerospace, a leading provider of drone technology solutions, today announced a partnership with Narayana Health, one of India's leading healthcare providers, for transporting bio medical samples using drones called 'Sanjeevani
Veteran Hollywood action star Bruce Willis' condition has now progressed into frontotemporal dementia after his family announced in March 2022 that he would retire from acting due to his aphasia diagnosis.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 16 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad, and India Medtronic Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), announced their partnership to support stroke patients in Gujarat via a hub and spoke network. As part o
As we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the microorganisms that cause various diseases can rapidly change into versions that avoid detection and treatment. However, researchers presenting in ACS Infectious Diseases have discovered a process that could aid in detecting these elusive in
A new tool shows promise in helping primary care physicians identify adults with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to research published in JAMA.
Over the last several years, tremendous progress in the field of therapy alternatives has substantially enhanced the prospects of cure for individuals with colon cancer. However, these novel techniques, such as immunotherapies, necessitate precise diagnosis in order to be personalised to the
According to a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, people from less affluent backgrounds are far more likely to experience mental health issues in later life than people from more affluent ones.
New Delhi [India], February 9 (ANI/SRV): Meera Dental Care, founded by Dr Anant Gupta, the best dentist in Varanasi, recently announced the launch of Varanasi's first Intra Oral Scanner. This state-of-the-art technology allows precise digital imaging of the teeth and gums, making diagnosis a
New Delhi [India], February 8 (ANI/NewsVoir): Each year in India, more than 200,000 children are born with a defect in their hearts. Out of these approximately 70,000 are critical defects meaning that these children need medical intervention within the first year of their life to survive.
People from the poorest backgrounds are far more likely to develop a mental disorder later in life than those from wealthier beginnings, suggests a study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.