Diabetes drug shows potential in treating Parkinson ’s disease
A medicine for type 2 diabetes may slow the progression of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, research has suggested. Investigators evaluating the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) lixisenatide reported less progression of motor disability over a 12-month period in patients taking the drug compared with placebo. But writing in the New England Journal of Medicine, they... Read moreThe post Diabetes drug shows potential in treating Parkinson’s disease appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 12, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Diabetes Latest news Source Type: news
An urgent call to address work-related psychosocial hazards and improve worker well-being - Schulte PA, Sauter SL, Pandalai SP, Tiesman HM, Chosewood LC, Cunningham TR, Wurzelbacher SJ, Pana-Cryan R, Swanson NG, Chang CC, Nigam JAS, Reissman DB, Ray TK, Howard J.
Work-related psychosocial hazards are on the verge of surpassing many other occupational hazards in their contribution to ill-health, injury, disability, direct and indirect costs, and impact on business and national productivity. The risks associated with... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Spinal Cord's Memory Function Surpasses Previous Assumptions
New research demonstrates the autonomous learning and memory capabilities of spinal cord neurons, highlighting their independence from cerebral control (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - April 11, 2024 Category: Disability Tags: Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Source Type: news
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 -- In sibling control analyses, acetaminophen use during pregnancy was not associated with children ' s risk for autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 11, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
The effects of home automation on personal and social autonomies in spinal cord injury patients: a pilot study - Maresca G, Latella D, Formica C, Veneziani I, Ielo A, Quartarone A, Calabr ò RS, De Cola MC.
BACKGROUND: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe and progressive neurological condition caused by trauma to the nervous system, resulting in lifelong disability and severe comorbidities. This condition imposes serious limitations on everyday life, interfer... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 11, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Effects of poloxamer 188 on traumatic brain injury - Wu R, Koduri R, Cho M, Alatrash N, Nomellini V.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major cause of severe disability and death, resulting in significant health care and economic burden. Poloxamer 188, a synthetic tri-block copolymer approved by the FDA, has been studied for its potential effects on trauma... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 11, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news
Hundreds of political and news content creators ask Meta to reverse its default Threads and Instagram setting opting accounts out of seeing “political content”
The decision has alarmed users who post about social issues, including LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, racial inequality and disability. And independent journalists and content creators say they’ve struggled to reach their audiences in recent weeks since the change was rolled out. The limits, they…#meta #kypolanco #feminist #polanco #accountabletech #categorizing #nicolegill #andystone #georgelee #nativeamericans (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Artificial wombs could someday help save babies born prematurely
Scientists are developing artificial wombs to rescue babies who would die or end up severely disabled because they are born very prematurely. The research is generating excitement, but also concerns. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - April 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rob Stein Source Type: news
Decline in Civic Engagement Among Aging Adults Since Start of Pandemic
New research encompassing 7,000 individuals aged 55 and above indicates a trend of increased homebound behavior, with fewer visits to restaurants, gyms, and other communal spaces (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - April 10, 2024 Category: Disability Tags: Seniors News Source Type: news
All New VOCIC Rollator Walker Z21 Now Available
This new Z21 rollator walker stands out as the most cost-effective option offering high value for the price (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - April 10, 2024 Category: Disability Tags: Mobility Walking Aids Source Type: news
Changing Perspectives: How Generation X's Views On Evolution Are Evolving
The study investigated factors that were associated with students changing attitude toward evolution (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - April 10, 2024 Category: Disability Tags: Anthropology and Disability Source Type: news
Analysis of road traffic injuries presented to the emergency department in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: a hospital-based study - Amir A, Amir B, Alghannam A, Abdeen T, Al-Howaish A, Alsheniber R, Al-Mulhim A, Alfaraj D.
The increasing incidence of road traffic injuries (RTIs) has contributed to the disability and death of millions of people on both a national and global level. This retrospective study was conducted at King Fahad University Hospital (KFUH), Khobar, Saudi A... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Content creators ask Meta to reverse politics limits on Instagram, Threads
The decision has alarmed users who post about social issues, including LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, racial inequality and disability. And independent journalists and content creators say they’ve struggled to reach their audiences in recent weeks since the change was rolled out. The limits, they…#meta #kypolanco #feminist #polanco #accountabletech #categorizing #nicolegill #andystone #georgelee #nativeamericans (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Delegates support calls on wellbeing and health and safety
Delegates to UNISON’s health conference debated a series of motions under the collective heading of health, safety and wellbeing, on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
“Let’s commit to fostering a workplace where every woman feels valued,” said Susan Parkinson (pictured above).
Moving a motion on women’s mental health at work for the national women’s committee, she explained that women experience higher levels of mental health problems than men.
Karen Buckley from Greater Manchester stated that 76% of the NHS staff are women. Alongside the fact that the majority of carers – paid and unpaid – are also women, and...
Source: UNISON Health care news - April 10, 2024 Category: UK Health Authors: Amanda Kendal Tags: Article News 2024 National Health Conference health and safey long covid mental health sexual harassment trans rights Source Type: news
Nigeria: Prada Uzodimma Partners Naseni On Innovative Learning Aids for PWDs
[Leadership] As part of efforts to foster inclusive education, Barrister Prada Uzodimma, founder of The Ability Life Initiative, has called on the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to produce innovative learning tools for persons with disabilities (PWDs). (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - April 9, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV-Aids and STDs Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
