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Kids with medical complexity have poor oral health

30 May 2024 by

A study presented at PAS 2024 shows that children with medical complexity (CMC) have poor oral health compared with children with special health care needs (CSHCN).

Kids with medical complexity have poor oral health

30 May 2024

Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?

30 May 2024 by

New local findings presented at HKMF 2024 show an increasing trend in intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) among patients on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) between 2013 and 2022. Early initiation of reversal agents may improve outcomes in select cases with DOAC-related ICH.

Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?

30 May 2024

Cognitive impairment may augment healthcare burden in SG

29 May 2024 by

An ageing population and a greater incidence of cognitive impairment (CI) are expected to put a strain on healthcare resources through the increased use of emergency department (ED) visits and unplanned admissions, suggests a Singapore study.

Cognitive impairment may augment healthcare burden in SG

29 May 2024

Earlier menopause, higher CV risk may lead to cognitive decline

28 May 2024 by

Earlier menopause (occurring before age 49) coupled with higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is associated with an increased risk of cognitive problems later in life, a study suggests.

Earlier menopause, higher CV risk may lead to cognitive decline

28 May 2024

Extreme nocturnal heat may trigger stroke events

27 May 2024 by

Exposure to extreme nighttime heat appears to raise the risk of stroke events especially for older adults, women, and individuals with a history of minor strokes, according to a study.

Extreme nocturnal heat may trigger stroke events

27 May 2024

A busy brain at work has its cognitive merits later in life

27 May 2024 by

Individuals who held cognitively demanding jobs between the ages of 30 and 60 had a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia after 70 years, findings from the HUNT4 70+ study suggest.

A busy brain at work has its cognitive merits later in life

27 May 2024

Parent-led music therapy in preemies has null effect on neurodevelopment

26 May 2024

Parent-led, infant-directed singing does not lead to greater language development at 24 months when compared with standard care in preterm infants, according to the secondary analysis of LongSTEP*.

Parent-led music therapy in preemies has null effect on neurodevelopment

26 May 2024

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

24 May 2024 by

People who consume higher amounts of olive oil are less likely to die with dementia compared with those whose intake is minimal, as shown in a study.

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

24 May 2024

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

24 May 2024 by

Individuals who regularly eat ultra-processed foods are at greater risk of death, which is driven by causes other than cancer and cardiovascular diseases (CVD), reports a study.

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

24 May 2024

Smartphone-based assessment a reliable tool for evaluating frontotemporal lobar degeneration

12 May 2024

Remote evaluation of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FLTD) with the use of smartphones is feasible and reliable and may help with early detection, as reported in a study.

Smartphone-based assessment a reliable tool for evaluating frontotemporal lobar degeneration

12 May 2024

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Kids with medical complexity have poor oral health

Kids with medical complexity have poor oral health

Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?

Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?

Cognitive impairment may augment healthcare burden in SG

Cognitive impairment may augment healthcare burden in SG

Earlier menopause, higher CV risk may lead to cognitive decline

Earlier menopause, higher CV risk may lead to cognitive decline

Extreme nocturnal heat may trigger stroke events

Extreme nocturnal heat may trigger stroke events

A busy brain at work has its cognitive merits later in life

A busy brain at work has its cognitive merits later in life

Parent-led music therapy in preemies has null effect on neurodevelopment

Parent-led music therapy in preemies has null effect on neurodevelopment

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

Smartphone-based assessment a reliable tool for evaluating frontotemporal lobar degeneration

Smartphone-based assessment a reliable tool for evaluating frontotemporal lobar degeneration