Research Archive — Page 29 of 138
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August 28, 2024
For former NFL players, football before age 12 not linked to worse health later in life: study
Data from 4,189 former NFL athletes who spanned the ages of 24-89 show no evidence playing organized football younger than age 12 led to more cognitive, mood, sleep, cardiovascular or other health issues later in life. These results, which are published in Sports Medicine, contrast with previous small studies from a decade ago. -
August 28, 2024
Vanderbilt and OHSU join forces to train addiction research scholars
The new training program’s participants will focus their research efforts on substance use with an emphasis on vulnerable populations, such as people living with HIV. -
August 23, 2024
Children with developmental disabilities less likely to receive gold-standard hearing assessment
More than 30% of children with permanent hearing loss have additional disabilities. A timely diagnosis of reduced hearing and access to appropriate interventions can maximize developmental outcomes. -
August 22, 2024
Higher thiazide doses shown to reduce kidney stone events
Thiazide diuretics are commonly prescribed to prevent kidney stone recurrence, treat high blood pressure, and clear fluid from the body in conditions such as heart failure. -
August 21, 2024
Study tests wearable technology to detect problem behavior before it happens
The goal of the wearable technology is to improve behavioral assessment of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities by predicting the precursors of problem behaviors and using that information to adjust therapeutic approaches. -
August 21, 2024
High or low oxygen levels are safe during heart surgery: study
Two hundred study participants were assessed for oxidative stress, acute kidney injury, delirium, myocardial injury and atrial fibrillation. -
August 16, 2024
Rare diseases point to connections between metabolism and immunity
Science Immunology study suggests a new class of inborn errors of immunometabolism and could improve care for patients with these complex diseases.