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Unhealthy behaviors contribute to more coronary artery disease deaths in the poor

Lower socioeconomic status is associated with higher rates of death from coronary artery disease compared to higher socioeconomic status, and more than half of the disparities can be explained by four unhealthy behaviors, according to a new study.

Genetic risk-factor overlap between Alzheimer's disease, and all-cause and vascular dementias

Medical researchers conducted the largest-ever genome-wide association study of all-cause dementia, finding substantial genetic overlap with vascular dementia.

Risk of clots, stroke from incorrect blood thinner dosing reduced using online dashboard

Doctors and pharmacists treating people with blood thinners can reduce the rate of inappropriate dosing -- as well as blood clots and strokes that can result from it -- using an electronic patient management system, a study suggests. Direct oral anticoagulants can be incorrectly prescribed up to 20%...
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Getting autism right

Contrary to common perceptions and years of research that autistic people can't describe their emotions or often have muted emotional responses, a new study concludes that many autistic adults are in fact acutely aware of their feelings and can label them in vivid, often colorful detail....
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Beyond labels: A new framework for neurodiversity and mental health

A news study challenges the traditional approach to diagnosing neurodivergent conditions (also known as 'neurodevelopmental disorders' in the medical literature), such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. The research introduces a new transdiagnostic framework that views these conditions as p...
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New guidelines urge regular screenings to prevent peripheral arterial disease complications

An international group of cardiologists, angiologists and vascular surgeons is urging regular screening to help prevent complications in people with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

Neurodegenerative diseases: Advances in diagnosis

A new biomarker makes it easier to distinguish between Alzheimer's and primary tauopathy.

Foods with low Nutri-Scores associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, study finds

In a new article, reesearchers report an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases associated with the consumption of foods that rank less favorably on the Nutri-Score scale (new 2024 version) within the European cohort EPIC.

Light pollution a new Alzheimer's risk factor

Outdoor light at night could be a significant risk factor in Alzheimer's disease, according to new research from Rush.

Can having a stroke change your sleep?

People who have had a stroke may be more likely to sleep too much or too little compared to those without prior stroke, according to a new study. The study does not prove that stroke causes abnormal sleep; it only shows an association.