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Deep sleep may wash away waste buildup in the brain during waking hours, an essential process for maintaining brain health, new research has found. The findings also offer insights into how sleep aids may disrupt the “brainwashing” system, potentially affecting cognitive function in the long run. Scientists have known that the brain has a built-in [...]
Researchers have uncovered compounds that boost the activity of Sirtuin-3 (SIRT3) - an important age-regulating enzyme which was previously thought to be impossible to target with drugs. SIRT3 keep our mitochondria - known as the cell's energy factories - working properly. According to researchers, the newly discovered compounds work by making SIRT3 more responsive to [...]
Average life expectancy following a diagnosis of dementia ranges from nine years at age 60 to four and a half years at age 85 for women, and from six and a half to just over two years, respectively, for men, a review has found. The results also suggest that one third of people with dementia [...]
Robot use is associated with increased employment and employee retention, improved productivity and a higher quality of care, according to a new study. The research has important implications for the workplace and the long-term care industry. For this study, researchers drew on surveys of Japanese nursing homes taken in 2020 and 2022. “Our research focused [...]
Steam could potentially be harnessed to kill cancer cells in prostate cancer patients, researcher believe. The clinical trial is designed for patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer, meaning that the tumour is localised in the prostate gland and has not spread to other organs. Some patients with prostate cancer may not need any treatment if the [...]
New research suggests that excessive buildup of nuclear lipid droplets (nLDs) could lead to nuclear instability and may be linked to metabolic conditions such as fatty liver disease, obesity-related disorders, and premature ageing. The perspective explores how tiny fat droplets, known as nuclear lipid droplets nLDs, accumulate in the nucleus of cells as we age. [...]
Childhood smoking before age 15 increases a person’s risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new stud from the US. COPD is an inflammatory lung disease, comprising several conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and can be caused by genetics and irritants like smoke or pollution. The disease affects more than [...]
A new AI-powered fall detection camera with a direct link to emergency services has been launched to help seniors live independently. The Kami Fall camera utilises AI, using algorithms built specifically to identify patterns and trends that may cause a fall. The camera includes full or partial fallen body detection, providing accurate data about a [...]
Researchers have emphasised the critical role of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in addressing the growing global burden of osteoporosis-related fractures, particularly hip fractures. The World Health Organization has identified osteoporosis as a major global health issue because it poses significant risks of disability and premature death. Osteoporosis-related fractures are a leading cause of disability and [...]
A team of UK researchers has just been awarded £3.5 million funding from Johnson & Johnson to investigate mechanisms of response and non-response to biologic and targeted synthetic therapies in rheumatoid arthritis. In this new study, researchers will take biopsies from patients both before and during treatment during their routine care, to understand why some [...]
