High-impact clinical trials yield results that could improve kidney care
Chicago, IL (November 19, 2016) -- The results of numerous high-impact clinical trials that could affect kidney-related medical care will be presented at ASN Kidney...
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APOL1 linked to reduced nephrocyte function, increased cell size, accelerated cell death
Credit: Children's National Health System WASHINGTON, DC - A Children's National Health System research team has uncovered a novel process by which the gene APOL1...
Brazil has improved health care for all, but inequalities persist
Credit: UCLA Brazil, through a combination of public policies and its Unified Health System, has significantly improved access to medical care for a wide swath...
New book explores inflationary media’s role in the Trump phenomenon
BUFFALO, N.Y. - As the transition of power begins in Washington and the nation continues a collective discussion on the outcome of the presidential election,...
For some older Chinese-Americans, caring for grandkids can enhance well-being
This research summary was developed as a public education tool by the Health in Aging Foundation. The Foundation is a national non-profit established in 1999......
New research finds avocado extract can prevent Listeria in food
CHICAGO - Consumer demand for food products formulated without synthetic additives has increased. However, food still has to be safe for consumers to eat, so...
Staying socially active can slow decline in older adults’ ability to function
Credit: (C) 2016, The Health in Aging Foundation The ability to perform the simple activities of daily living--dressing, bathing, toileting, preparing simple meals, and doing...
Outreach to cirrhosis patients doubles early screening rates for deadly liver cancer
Credit: UT Southwestern DALLAS - November 18, 2016 - Proactive outreach to cirrhosis patients in a safety net health system successfully doubled their screening rates...
Palliative care may mean fewer difficult transitions for older adults nearing end of life
Credit: (C) 2016, The Health in Aging Foundation Palliative care is treatment--such as medication, nutritional support, or massage--that helps you feel better when you have...
NYU research: Multiple chronic conditions, hospitalizations w/long-term care recipients
Long-term services and supports are provided to disabled persons who live in nursing homes, in assisted living facilities, and in their own homes to help...
How social media impacts consumer spending
BUFFALO, N.Y. - For businesses using social media, posts with high engagement have the greatest impact on customer spending, according to new research from the...
‘Freeze-frame’ proteins show how cancer evolves
Credit: Image courtesy of Jun Xia and Qian Mei HOUSTON -- (Nov. 18, 2016) -- Scientists from Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine and other...
How much attention do drivers need to pay?
If it were possible to determine exactly what constitutes inattention while driving, it might be possible to detect inattention before bad things happen. That's critically...
A new understanding of metastability clears path for next-generation materials
Credit: Marilyn Chung, Berkeley Lab They say diamonds are forever, but diamonds in fact are a metastable form of carbon that will slowly but eventually...
Precut salad may encourage growth of Salmonella
Washington, DC - November 18, 2016 - A new study from the University of Leicester shows that small amounts of damage to salad leaves in...
