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A daily multivitamin may modestly slow biological ageing over two years, though the effect appears small and any health benefit remains unclear. The study followed 958 healthy participants with an average age of about 70, split into four groups taking either a daily cocoa extract and multivitamin, daily cocoa extract and multivitamin placebo, daily cocoa [...]
A daily multivitamin may slow biological ageing by about four months over two years, an analysis of the COSMOS trial suggests. The study analysed data from nearly 1,000 older adults, including men aged 60 and over and women aged 65 and over, who were followed for two years. Participants were randomly assigned to take a [...]
An Alzheimer's device firm has raised US$105m to support authorisation and launch plans for a treatment that uses light and sound. Called Spectris, the investigational device looks like a pair of sunglasses attached to headphones. It delivers light and sound intended to trigger gamma oscillations, a type of brain activity involved in sensory processing, thinking [...]
Smart knee implant data showed lower revision surgery and infection rates than traditional implants, with fewer physical therapy visits after surgery. Zimmer Biomet shared the findings at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons conference, where it said patients using its Persona IQ implant with the Mymobility care platform had better outcomes one year after surgery [...]
A mole rat gene inserted into mice extended lifespan and improved health, findings that may point to new ways of supporting healthier ageing. The gene increased production of a large form of hyaluronan, a naturally occurring gel-like substance between cells that helps tissue repair and cell-to-cell communication. Mice carrying the naked mole rat version of [...]
Alzheimer's AI can predict the disease with nearly 93 per cent accuracy using more than 800 brain scans, researchers say. The system identified anatomical changes in the brain linked to the onset of the most common form of dementia, a condition that gradually damages memory and thinking. The findings build on years of research suggesting [...]
A vision implant firm has raised US$230m as it seeks approval in Europe and the US for a device that restored sight in a small clinical trial. The Alameda, California-based startup said the funding would support commercialisation of its Prima device. It said an upcoming launch is planned in Europe and that it would become [...]
Radiology AI may improve workflows and patient care, but the technology also brings challenges for radiology departments, research suggests. A focus issue from the Journal of the American College of Radiology brings together invited research and reviews exploring how AI is being used across different practice types. Barriers include insufficient infrastructure, strict institutional regulations and [...]
Routine dental check-ups may help detect undiagnosed diabetes, with research finding more than 35 per cent of tested patients had blood sugar levels linked to pre-diabetes or diabetes. The research screened 911 patients during routine dental visits using a simple finger-prick blood test. None of those flagged had previously reported a history of diabetes. The [...]
By Tuned Global Music in the medicine and research space has proved to have significant therapeutic benefits in aged care, treating conditions including dementia, Parkinson’s disease, PTSD and ADHD. Now, with the evolution of music technology and AI, the potential to heal the mind through music has become even more powerful. At a recent industry [...]
