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The jump in longevity comes as deaths from opioid overdoses dropped for the first time in 28 years, as did deaths from six of the 10 leading causes.
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The jump in longevity comes as deaths from opioid overdoses dropped for the first time in 28 years, as did deaths from six of the 10 leading causes.
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Source: https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20200131/us-maternal-death-rate-holds-steady?src=RSS_PUBLIC
In 2018, 658 women died while pregnant or within 42 days of the end of pregnancy, and there were 17.4 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
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Source: https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20200131/us-maternal-death-rate-holds-steady?src=RSS_PUBLIC
In 2018, 658 women died while pregnant or within 42 days of the end of pregnancy, and there were 17.4 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
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by Phil Gutis for Being Patient: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a re-dosing study for patients formerly enrolled in Biogen’s phase three clinical trials of its Alzheimer’s drug, aducanumab. The company said it expects patients to……
by Phil Gutis for Being Patient: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a re-dosing study for patients formerly enrolled in Biogen’s phase three clinical trials of its Alzheimer’s drug, aducanumab. The company said it expects patients to……
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force — which sets federal screening standards — still recommends a starting age of 50 for people at average risk.
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force — which sets federal screening standards — still recommends a starting age of 50 for people at average risk.
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Source: https://brainhealth.utdallas.edu/2020-legacy-award/
DALLAS (January 28, 2020) – The Center for BrainHealth, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, commended Linda and Joel Robuck at the Legacy Award Dinner, held at the Dallas Country Club, for their pivotal work throughout the years to better brain health. Annually, the award recognizes individuals who have been instrumental in advancing the vision of the Center for BrainHealth to explore the vast potential of the human brain.
The Robucks have contributed countless hours, tirelessly advocating for the Center’s research and programming. Joel has served as vice-chairman of the Center’s Advisory Board for the past four years – a remarkable period of the organization’s growth that saw the creation of the Brain Performance Institute, the translational arm of the Center for BrainHealth. Both Linda and Joel are among the greatest champions of the Center’s Adolescent Reasoning Initiative, which to date has trained more th…
Source: https://brainhealth.utdallas.edu/2020-legacy-award/
DALLAS (January 28, 2020) – The Center for BrainHealth, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, commended Linda and Joel Robuck at the Legacy Award Dinner, held at the Dallas Country Club, for their pivotal work throughout the years to better brain health. Annually, the award recognizes individuals who have been instrumental in advancing the vision of the Center for BrainHealth to explore the vast potential of the human brain.
The Robucks have contributed countless hours, tirelessly advocating for the Center’s research and programming. Joel has served as vice-chairman of the Center’s Advisory Board for the past four years – a remarkable period of the organization’s growth that saw the creation of the Brain Performance Institute, the translational arm of the Center for BrainHealth. Both Linda and Joel are among the greatest champions of the Center’s Adolescent Reasoning Initiative, which to date has trained more th…
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About 13 years ago, I watched my very vital mother die a slow death from Lewy-Body dementia. For me, it was a wakeup call. If there were anything I could do to stay healthy myself—to avoid the slow decline of an aging brain—I wanted to do it. But what really helps us stay sharp longer? And how can we separate fad ideas from solid, evidence-based advice around aging?
Enter Daniel Levitin’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524744182?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=sharpbrains-20&li…
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About 13 years ago, I watched my very vital mother die a slow death from Lewy-Body dementia. For me, it was a wakeup call. If there were anything I could do to stay healthy myself—to avoid the slow decline of an aging brain—I wanted to do it. But what really helps us stay sharp longer? And how can we separate fad ideas from solid, evidence-based advice around aging?
Enter Daniel Levitin’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524744182?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=sharpbrains-20&li…
Source: https://womensbrainhealth.org/brain-buzz/married-to-alzheimers
by Women’s Brain Health Initiative: Spouses of those with dementia face drastically altered marriages. When Dr. David Kirkpatrick and his wife, Clair, were told by a neurologist that she had Alzheimer’s disease, she insisted that they watch a film together…….
Source: https://womensbrainhealth.org/brain-buzz/married-to-alzheimers
by Women’s Brain Health Initiative: Spouses of those with dementia face drastically altered marriages. When Dr. David Kirkpatrick and his wife, Clair, were told by a neurologist that she had Alzheimer’s disease, she insisted that they watch a film together…….
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Akili Interactive: Digital pediatric ADHD therapeutic performs well with or without accompanying stimulant therapy (MobiHealth News):
“Digital therapeutic company Akili Interactive has announced the first results of an open-label, multisite pediatric ADHD trial providing some patients with the company’s video game-like treatment alongside a stimulant medication.
According to the company, both those who received the AKL-T01 therapy with (n = 130) or without (n = 76) accompanying stimulant medication saw significant improvements one month after baseline (p < .001) …
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Akili Interactive: Digital pediatric ADHD therapeutic performs well with or without accompanying stimulant therapy (MobiHealth News):
“Digital therapeutic company Akili Interactive has announced the first results of an open-label, multisite pediatric ADHD trial providing some patients with the company’s video game-like treatment alongside a stimulant medication.
According to the company, both those who received the AKL-T01 therapy with (n = 130) or without (n = 76) accompanying stimulant medication saw significant improvements one month after baseline (p < .001) …
The coma was the scariest, John says. “When I woke up, I thought it was still the day after Christmas,” he says, “and it was actually New Year’s Day.”
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The coma was the scariest, John says. “When I woke up, I thought it was still the day after Christmas,” he says, “and it was actually New Year’s Day.”
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Research is identifying ways to improve testing for thyroid cancer and make surgery less likely.
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Research is identifying ways to improve testing for thyroid cancer and make surgery less likely.
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