//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/caregiving/ Make informed caregiving and home health care choices for your loved ones. Read the latest research for caregivers on caregiving. en-us Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:17:26 EDT Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:17:26 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/caregiving/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130421.htm An analysis of data from a long-running study of more than 11,000 adults from four diverse communities in the United States has found that adults who had high blood pressure while both seated upright and lying supine (flat on their backs) had a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure or premature death compared to adults without high blood pressure while upright and supine. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:04:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130421.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130356.htm A new artificial intelligence tool can help people with Parkinson's disease remotely assess the severity of their symptoms within minutes. While expert neurologists performed slightly better than the AI model, the AI model outperformed the primary care physicians with UPDRS certification. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:03:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130356.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155717.htm Researchers have discovered a new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. The study reveals for the first time that a form of cell death known as ferroptosis -- caused by a buildup of iron in cells -- destroys microglia cells in cases of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160820.htm People who have had a stroke called an intracerebral hemorrhage who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a lower risk of having another stroke, especially ischemic stroke, compared to people who also had an intracerebral hemorrhage but were not taking statins. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:08:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160820.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105528.htm 研究人员已经开发出一种新的identifyin方式g patients at risk of an irregular heartbeat, known as 'atrial fibrillation'. While not life threatening, the condition increases people's risk of having a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or stroke by up to five times. A new study reveals four specific factors that can predict which patients will have atrial fibrillation. These include older age, higher diastolic blood pressure and problems with both the coordination and function of the upper left chamber of the heart. The team went on to create an easy tool for doctors to use in practice to identify those at high risk. And they hope that this will help diagnose and treat more patients, reducing their risk of future strokes. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:55:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105528.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122052.htm Middle-aged adults with three or more unhealthy traits including slightly high waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose have heart attacks and strokes two years earlier than their peers, according to new research. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122052.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122031.htm Patients living with one of the UK's most common heart rhythm conditions are 50% less likely to die from a heart attack or stroke than they were at the start of the millennium, analysis of 70,000 newly diagnosed AF patients' health records has shown. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122031.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151718.htm A study in more than 15,000 people has found that physical fitness is linked with a lower likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 40 million people worldwide. It is estimated that one in three Europeans will develop atrial fibrillation in their lifetime. Patients with the condition have a five-fold higher risk of stroke than their peers. This study examined whether fitness was related to the likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:17:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151718.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821153213.htm New results suggest that intermittent fasting could be an effective treatment approach for Alzheimer's disease. Mice fed on a time-restricted schedule had better memory and less accumulation of amyloid proteins in the brain compared to controls. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:32:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821153213.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816134651.htm Medications to treat various chronic diseases may hinder the body's ability to lose heat and regulate its core temperature to optimal levels. The loss of effective thermoregulation has implications for elderly people receiving treatment for illnesses like cancer, cardiovascular, Parkinson's disease/dementia and diabetes, particularly during hot weather, according to a review by a team of scientists. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:46:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816134651.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815131855.htm Developing a framework for future research requires a comprehensive approach based on diagnosis, stage of recovery, and domain. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:18:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815131855.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122242.htm A first-in-human trial of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for post-stroke rehabilitation patients has shown that using DBS to target the dentate nucleus -- which regulates fine-control of voluntary movements, cognition, language, and sensory functions in the brain -- is safe and feasible. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:22:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122242.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110118.htm Partial recovery after ischemic stroke is possible, but the mechanisms involved in this process remain unclear. Researchers identified a whole new pathway promoting brain repair. They discovered lipids secreted from neurons surrounding the area of cell death can trigger brain-autonomous neural repair after ischemic brain injury. These findings might contribute to developing new compounds to stimulate the brain's intrinsic repair mechanisms. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:01:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110118.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809164716.htm In Parkinson's disease, growing evidence targets neuroinflammation as essential for brain pathogenesis. But which group of immune cells that reside in the brain direct this inflammatory response? Scientists used a mouse model of Parkinson's disease to show that border-associated macrophages -- not microglia -- mediate the neuroinflammatory response in the brain. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:47:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809164716.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130652.htm 在1990年至2019年之间,每年总数量的premature CVD deaths and years of disability attributable to particulate matter air pollution rose by 31% worldwide. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:06:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130652.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130628.htm Alzheimer's, stroke, multiple sclerosis and other neurological diseases cause severe damage due to neuroinflammation mediated by immune cells. Managing this inflammation poses a significant medical challenge because the brain is protected by the skull and additional surrounding membranes that make the brain less accessible for treatment approaches. Scientists had previously discovered pathways going from the bone marrow of the skull towards the brain, allowing immune cell movement. Now, new research revealed that cells in the skull's bone marrow are unique in their composition and in their disease response. These findings offer new possibilities for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases and revolutionize brain health monitoring in the future with non-invasive skull imaging. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:06:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130628.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808151245.htm The world of at-home stroke rehabilitation is growing near, after the development of an EEG headset that connects the brain of stroke patients to powered exoskeletons for rehabilitation purposes. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:12:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808151245.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121930.htm Today in the U.S., a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, overweight, etc.) can wait close to a year to see a cardiologist because of high demand and limited resources. This is precious time that could be spent managing their conditions to help them avoid having a heart attack or stroke at a young age. A new study from Northwestern University and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides the firstcomprehensive look at the practice of pediatric preventive cardiology in 30 years. It found a high incidence of youth with risk factors for cardiovascular disease but a significant lack of resources and personnel to provide the timely, preventive care they need. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:19:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121930.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803113012.htm 虽然有一个长期的,常见的assumption that most -- if not all -- dopamine neurons solely respond to rewards or reward-predicting cues, researchers instead discovered that one genetic subtype fires when the body moves and does not respond to rewards at all. The discovery could help explain why loss of dopamine neurons leads to Parkinson's disease. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:30:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803113012.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731122236.htm Pain experts suggest that scrambler therapy, a noninvasive pain treatment, can yield significant relief for approximately 80% -- 90% of patients with chronic pain, and it may be more effective than another noninvasive therapy: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:22:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731122236.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122651.htm Neuropathic pain is a debilitating condition estimated to affect as much as 10% of the global population. It results from a damaged or malfunctioning nervous system, stemming from diseases like diabetes, alcoholism, strokes, Parkinson's and other causes like spinal nerve compression, radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Management of neuropathic pain has been particularly challenging as currently prescribed drugs, such as anticonvulsants and antidepressants can have severe adverse effects, are not well-tolerated, take a longer time to work only help a subset of patients. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:26:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122651.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122530.htm More than 1.4 million times a year, people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia end up in emergency care, a new study shows, accounting for nearly 7% of all emergency visits for any reason by people over age 65. Compared with their peers who don't have dementia, these patients have twice the rate of seeking emergency care after an accident or a behavioral or mental health crisis. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:25:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122530.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124934.htm The majority of older adults with cognitive impairment are still driving, despite concerns raised by caregivers and others, a study finds. Researchers say it's best for caregivers to start conversations surrounding driving earlier while the care recipient is able to understand and actively participate in the discussion. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:49:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124934.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719221515.htm People who start taking medication soon after the first signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) may have a lower risk of disability later, according to a new study. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:15:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719221515.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719145938.htm Scientists have uncovered a new mechanism by which mutations in a gene parkin contribute to familial forms of Parkinson's disease. The discovery opens a new avenue for Parkinson's therapeutics, scientists report in a new study. They discovered that mutations in parkin result in a breakdown of contacts between two key workers in the cell -- lysosomes and mitochondria. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:59:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719145938.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718164245.htm Lewy body disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease. A research group has now shown that the disease can be detected before symptoms appear, using a spinal fluid test. Researchers also demonstrate that reduced sense of smell is strongly linked to Lewy body disease even before other clear symptoms have developed. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:42:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718164245.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717180010.htm Improving diagnosis in health care is a moral, professional and public health imperative, according to the U.S. National Academy of Medicine. However, little is known about the full scope of harms related to medical misdiagnosis -- current estimates range widely. Using novel methods, a team sought to derive what is believed to be the first rigorous national estimate of permanent disability and death from diagnostic error. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:00:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717180010.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713142003.htm 扩大家庭血压监测在我们中间adults with hypertension could substantially reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease and save healthcare costs in the long term, according to a new study. The results of the study show that expanding home monitoring has the potential to address pervasive health disparities facing racial and ethnic minorities and rural residents because it would reduce cardiovascular events among US adults. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:20:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713142003.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124631.htm Researchers have demonstrated that a transplant surgical procedure (called 'needle trauma') triggers a profound immune response and causes the death of most grafted dopamine neurons. They also found that co-transplantation of neuronal cell therapy with host regulatory T cells resulted in effective suppression of needle trauma and significant improvement in the survival and recovery of grafts. These findings suggest a path for the 'realistic' use of cell therapy to treat neurodegenerative disorders. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:46:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124631.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627123030.htm In the midst of a global opioid epidemic, a team of scientists is exploring natural killer (NK) cells as an alternative treatment for neuropathic pain. Researchers gather existing evidence for the impact of NK cells in pain, pointing to their ability to prune the damaged nerve cells that may cause it. They urge the scientific community to explore biological mechanisms underlying NK cell activity to move towards a realistic pain therapy that is both effective and safe. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:30:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627123030.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120855.htm New research has found that in a mouse model mimicking Alzheimer's Disease (AD) pain signals are not processed in the same way as in healthy mice. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:08:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120855.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230621164720.htm People with TBI may continue to improve or decline years after their injury, making it a more chronic illness, according to a a new study. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:47:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230621164720.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230620113821.htm Scientists discover a treatment in mice to repair the blood-brain barrier, which is key to brain health. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:38:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230620113821.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612114722.htm Around the world, most people are regularly exposed to low or moderate levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in the environment, increasing risk of coronary artery disease, stroke and peripheral artery disease, according to a new statement. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:47:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612114722.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230525141252.htm New data from the phase III INTERACT3 study demonstrates that a new combination of treatments for stroke due to intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) significantly improves the chances of surviving without major disability. Thu, 25 May 2023 14:12:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230525141252.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230523123745.htm Study estimates there will be over 800 million cases of low back pain in 2050, a 36 percent increase from 2020. With an aging population, researchers say we must 'put the brakes' on low back pain cases before the burden becomes too great for our healthcare system. Tue, 23 May 2023 12:37:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230523123745.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230522131358.htm Regular physical activity and exercise may reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage, a new study shows. The researchers emphasize the importance of physical activity to protect the brain. Mon, 22 May 2023 13:13:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230522131358.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230522131308.htm Researchers have recorded pain-related data from inside the brain of individuals with chronic pain disorders caused by stroke or amputation (phantom limb pain). A long sought-after goal has been to understand how pain is represented by brain activity and how to modulate that activity to relieve suffering from chronic pain. Data were collected over months while patients were at home, and they were analyzed using machine learning tools. Doing so, the researchers identified an area of the brain associated with chronic pain and objective biomarkers of chronic pain in individual patients. Mon, 22 May 2023 13:13:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230522131308.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230508114037.htm Scientists have identified new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia. These findings detail how researchers identified large-scale DNA changes, known as structural variants, by analyzing thousands of DNA samples. The team discovered several structural variants that could be risk factors Lewy body dementia (LBD) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Mon, 08 May 2023 11:40:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230508114037.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230508104935.htm After a stroke, physical activity can be pivotal to successful recovery. People who spend four hours a week exercising after their stroke achieve better functional recovery within six months than those who do not, a new study shows. 星期一,2023年5月08年10:49:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230508104935.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230421195030.htm A team showed how both alcohol intake and alcohol withdrawal can lead to increased pain and hypersensitivity. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:50:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230421195030.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230421112640.htm A majority of parents of children diagnosed with Lyme disease reported that their kids recovered within six months of completing antibiotic treatment, according to a new study. The findings, based on Lyme disease treatment outcome data from 102 children in the United States, also revealed that a notably small percentage of children took longer than six months to recover and experienced a significant impact on their daily functioning. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:26:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230421112640.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230420110141.htm Scientists have identified a protein-protein interaction that contributes to Parkinson's disease. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:01:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230420110141.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230417142415.htm Researchers have found that a promising stroke therapy, known as antisense oligonucleotides, is preferentially taken up from the blood into areas of stroke damage in the brain when the molecules are linked to a specific kind of lipid. This therapy can be given relatively late after a stroke occurs, and is hoped to lead to reduced stroke-related disabilities. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:24:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230417142415.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230406075657.htm Researchers used a computer simulation model to show that the four dementia-care interventions saved between $2,800 and $13,000 in societal costs, depending on the type of intervention, and all reduced nursing home admissions and improved quality of life compared to usual care. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:56:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230406075657.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145541.htm Is the eye a window into aging? New research has shown how imaging of the fundus, the blood vessel-rich tissue in the retina, can be used to track human aging, in a way that is noninvasive, less expensive and more accurate than other aging clocks that are currently available. Researchers also did a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to establish the genetic basis for such a clock, which they call eyeAge. 星期二,2023年3月28日14:55:41美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145541.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230327114822.htm As health care professionals, researchers and consumers increasingly use genetic testing, they are uncovering incidental genetic abnormalities, or variants, that are associated with cardiovascular diseases. The statement writing committee cautions that incidentally identified single gene variants may or may not be risk factors for disease, so it is important to interpret them correctly and cautiously. The new scientific statement offers a framework to support health care professionals in appropriately assessing individual genetic variants, communicating findings with patients and families, and, when needed, how to create a strong multidisciplinary team for individualized care. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:48:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230327114822.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230322190926.htm Changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer's disease are associated with shortening of the telomeres -- the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes that shorten as cells age -- according to a new study. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:09:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230322190926.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314155049.htm Researchers have uncovered a novel regulatory mechanism in the brain that is essential for making the right kinds of proteins that promote healthy brain function, and its malfunctioning may be an early contributor of the development of Alzheimer's disease. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:50:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314155049.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230310103451.htm New evidence shows that exceeding the World Health Organization (WHO) ozone limit is associated with substantial increases in hospital admissions for heart attack, heart failure and stroke. Even ozone levels below the WHO maximum were linked with worsened health. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:34:51 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230310103451.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230309071145.htm Researchers have developed an ultra-soft and highly stretchable tissue-adhesive hydrogel-based multifunctional implantable sensor for monitoring of overactive bladder. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 07:11:45 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230309071145.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308171648.htm People with a recent diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common irregular heart rhythm, have a modestly higher risk of developing dementia than people without the condition, according to new research. The research involved nearly 197,000 patient records from Kaiser Permanente health systems in California. Half of the patients had been recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation; their counterparts in the control group were selected for similar age and health profiles but did not have AF. Both patient groups' medical records were reviewed for three years, on average, to identify subsequent diagnoses of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Overall, people with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation had a 13% higher risk of developing dementia. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:16:48 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308171648.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308084406.htm People with chronic back pain may turn to spinal cord stimulation to ease their pain, but a Cochrane Review found no sustained benefits to the surgery that outweigh the costs and risks. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:44:06 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308084406.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230302093411.htm Cognitive Functional Therapy treats chronic back pain as part of a person's entire pain experience, but more research is needed to assess its effectiveness. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 09:34:11 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230302093411.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230228205244.htm Researchers have identified gut bacteria that are associated with dementia with Lewy bodies. Changing the levels of three bacteria, Collinsella, Ruminococcus, and Bifidobacterium, may delay the onset and progression of this neurodegenerative disease. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:52:44 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230228205244.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230228113742.htm The study found that in patients at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease, over 20 percent refused to take statin medications. Women were about 20% more likely than men to refuse statin therapy when first suggested by their physician, and 50 percent more likely than men to never accept the recommendation. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:37:42 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230228113742.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227193315.htm Despite awareness that pain is common in nursing home residents, there has been minimal attention focused on how this pain changes over time. A new study presents compelling evidence of the existence of four distinct pain trajectories in this population. This new understanding of pain over time can help nursing home staff and clinicians better understand, recognize and respond to risk factors associated with persistent pain in individuals living in nursing homes. Ultimately, consideration of pain trajectories may alter courses of care and illness, prevent adverse outcomes and improve quality of life. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:33:15 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227193315.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227161349.htm Physician-scientists announced today the results of the largest cell therapy trial to date in patients with chronic heart failure due to low ejection fraction. The therapy benefited patients by improving the heart's pumping ability, as measured by ejection fraction, and reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially in patients who have high levels of inflammation. Also, a strong signal was found in the reduction of cardiovascular death in patients treated with cells. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:13:49 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227161349.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227132714.htm Research has found the biggest threat to the mental health of people living with chronic pain isn't necessarily how intense their pain is, but the extent to which it interferes with their daily life. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:27:14 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227132714.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227132637.htm An earlier first birth, a higher number of live births, and starting periods at a younger age are all linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular problems in women, according to new research. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:26:37 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227132637.htm