Tag: risk assessment
Disruption of Blood Flow and Vessel Wall Damage in Aortic Dilation
Blood circulates through the body and is pumped by the heart into the aorta approximately once a minute.…
Maternal Inheritance Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
A recent investigation led by researchers from Mass General Brigham underscores the impact of parental inheritance on the…
Accumulated Evidence Over Two Decades Indicates Significant Health Benefits Linked to Plant-Based Diets
In a comprehensive review published on May 15, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, Angelo Capodici and…
Study Reveals Higher Alzheimer’s Risk Among Black Adults in Polluted Areas in the US
A study conducted jointly by Duke and Columbia Universities has brought to light urgent environmental injustices affecting older,…
High Risk of Kidney Complications Found in Hospitalized Older Adults with Heart Failure
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding Mass General Brigham healthcare system member, have uncovered significant links…
Heat’s Impact on Ageing Populations: Projections, Vulnerabilities, and Policy Implications in the Context of Climate Change
A Nature Communications paper suggests that up to 246 million older adults globally could face dangerous acute heat…
Adopting Heart-Healthy Habits: A Potential Solution for Reversing Accelerated Cellular Ageing
Recent research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association illuminates the promising potential of prioritising heart…
The type of surgery and its associated risk level exert a considerable influence on the occurrence of complications and mortality rates among elderly patients
Frailty stands as a well-established predictor concerning the likelihood of complications and mortality following surgery. Nonetheless, a recent…
Taking into account the various factors that contribute to cognitive difficulties in older veterans may enhance personalised care
A recent study explored how cognitive performance, memory functions, and risk factors for Alzheimer's disease correlate in veterans…
The potential exposure to PFAS from diets high in seafood might be underestimated
A recent study led by Dartmouth College has raised concerns about the potential for increased exposure to PFAS…
Experts develop a blueprint to assist elderly individuals at risk of storm floods
Recent research findings suggest that emergency planners in Shanghai and New York City are under increasing scrutiny to…
The initiation of puberty at an earlier age might be a mechanism through which risk factors experienced during childhood influence cardiometabolic health in adulthood
A study released on March 27, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Maria Bleil and her…