Disability
Reversing Hearing Loss: Promising New Research Offers Hope
Hearing loss is a prevalent issue that has a reputation for being largely irreversible. That story is about to change as recent research offers hope of potential reversibility. Hearing …
Prospective Cohort Study Indicates 50% Increased Incidence of Hip Fractures in Vegetarians Relative to Meat Consumers
In the US over 300,000 older people especially those older than 65 suffer from hip fractures every year. Men and women who follow a vegetarian diet have an even …
Bionics Breakthrough: How Rewired Nerves and AI Are Giving Amputees a Helping Hand
The field of prosthetics has a massive problem. Usually, prosthetics are used when people lose a limb or a body part. The problem is that quite a number of …
Understanding the Surge in U.S. Pedestrian Accidents: Causes and Solutions
Pedestrian accidents have reached a fever pitch level in the United States, posing a significant threat to public safety. These accidents have had devastating consequences, leading to injuries, disabilities, …
Revolutionizing Hearing Loss Treatment: Successful Gene Therapy in Mice Offers Hope for Humans
A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Auditory Medicine In the ever-evolving landscape of audiology, a remarkable breakthrough has surfaced from the esteemed Massachusetts Eye and Ear Hospital. A team of dedicated …
The Influence of Psychological Distress and Fatigue after 45 Years of Age on Dementia Risk
Signs of psychological stress, such as distress or exhaustion, may be associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to a Finnish study. There is currently no cure for …
Uncovering the Challenges of Osteoarthritis Treatment: Exploring Current Options and Promising Advances
Osteoarthritis a very common form of arthritis leads to the breakdown of cartilage, causing inflammation of the synovial membrane that surrounds it. Pain, reduced mobility and inflammation are the …
Unraveling the Link: The Amplified Risk of Parkinson’s Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients – A Korean Study Perspective
In an investigation done by Kosin University College of Medicine in Korea, a substantial correlation has been unearthed between patients grappling with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). …