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Smart walker boosts walking efficiency and dynamic balance in older adults
Researchers have evaluated a novel smart wheeled walker designed to enhance mobility and safety for aging populations. Published in JMIR Aging, the randomized crossover trial revealed that the smart wheeled walker significantly ...
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Widely used back braces lack strong evidence for chronic low back pain
A new Cochrane review finds very low-quality evidence on lumbar supports for chronic low back pain, meaning that no strong recommendations can be made either for or against their use. Lumbar supports are inexpensive back ...
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Children with speech sound disorders often face additional challenges
Speech sound disorders (SSD) in children are a common group of developmental difficulties that affect how speech sounds are planned and produced. In her thesis, "Oral Motor, Sensory and Developmental Indicators in Children ...
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Nurse-coordinated collaborative care improved outcomes in patients with heart failure
Days alive and out of hospital were significantly increased in patients with heart failure when a nurse-coordinated collaborative care model was introduced, according to results presented in a Hot Line session at ESC Congress ...
Aug 31, 2026
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A healthier way to develop elite male hockey players in Canada
A McGill University-led study suggests that Canada's elite hockey system would benefit from placing greater emphasis on developing well-rounded individuals. The researchers found that while Canada continues to produce world-class ...
Aug 31, 2026
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What survivors and caregivers should know about stroke rehab
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. live through a stroke. Survivors may face challenges with walking, eating, speaking and other essential parts of life.
Aug 31, 2026
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Professional gaming is brutal on the body—inside the growing field of treating esports injuries
Chinese esports player Jian "Uzi" Zi-hao was more than a star "League of Legends" player: He was so talented that his team structured its entire strategy around his abilities, funneling resources to him and another teammate, ...
Aug 31, 2026
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Assessment of culinary skills among adults with visual impairment highlights gaps between ability and independence
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB) examined culinary skills and related barriers among adults with visual impairment. Researchers found that although all participants were classified ...
Aug 30, 2026
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New philosophical framework reframes moral distress in health care
Nurses and physicians often recognize what kind of care a patient deserves at a given moment, whether it is more time at the bedside, a change in pain management or a detailed conversation about the goals of a specific treatment. ...
Aug 29, 2026
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Physiotherapist-led care in emergency departments reduces wait times for musculoskeletal patients
Major new research from the University of Sydney has found that physiotherapist-led care significantly reduced emergency department waiting and treatment times for people with back pain, fractures, dislocations and other ...
Aug 28, 2026
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Calling the poison center could prevent many ER visits for young kids, research shows
About 65% of young children brought to New Jersey emergency departments for suspected poisoning probably didn't need emergency care and could have stayed home if their families had called poison control before rushing to ...
Aug 28, 2026
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Study finds gaps in home rehab after joint replacement
Every year, hundreds of thousands of older Americans recover from hip and knee replacement surgery at home. For many, that recovery depends on timely access to physical or occupational therapy after leaving the hospital.
Aug 27, 2026
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Parkinson's an unexpected and unpredictable journey for Pacific Peoples
For Pacific Peoples, being diagnosed with Parkinson's is like being in a va'a/vaka on an unpredictable wave on the high seas, a University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study has found.
Aug 27, 2026
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Stroke rehab should start early and address physical, cognitive and mental health
A stroke can change life in an instant, affecting everything from walking and speaking to memory, mood and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Recovery often continues for months or even years as survivors of stroke work ...
Aug 27, 2026
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Songwriting survivorship: Music therapy study examines the needs and challenges of cancer survivors
Beyond lifelong physical conditions, cancer survivorship can bring long-term mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression and isolation. In an effort to support cancer survivors, researchers from Drexel University ...
Aug 25, 2026
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Bird bulking: Exercise in youth decreases energy used for moving as an adult
Physical activity in adulthood may depend on exercise during growth, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The study, conducted in birds, is the first to directly demonstrate that experiences during development ...
Aug 24, 2026
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How patients write portal messages may affect whether doctors respond
Portal messages have become a routine way for patients to communicate with their health care teams. But a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health suggests that how patients write those messages ...
Aug 24, 2026
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Influencers claim 'knees over toes' exercises can help bullet proof your knees. Two experts explain
For decades, people exercising have been told one simple rule: Never let your knees go over your toes. During lunges, squats and many other exercises, well-meaning coaches, trainers and physical therapists repeated this advice ...
Aug 24, 2026
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Black people in Canada face barriers to donating much-needed blood
Black people in Canada who want to donate blood face barriers to doing so, despite a critical need for specific blood types to treat sickle cell disease, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ...
Aug 24, 2026
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Mobility tests can tell doctors a lot about how you're aging, but there are many other factors
Hand grip strength. Balance tests. Standing up from a seated position on the floor. These physical challenges are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity.
Aug 22, 2026
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FDA authorizes first standalone robotic device to draw blood
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized Aletta as the first standalone robotic device that can draw blood from a patient's arm. Marketing authorization was granted to Vitestro.
Aug 21, 2026
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Brexit reshaped the UK health care workforce but failed to ease doctor shortages, research finds
The United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union (EU) was associated with major changes in health care worker migration and worsening physician shortages in England, according to a new study published in JAMA Health ...
Aug 21, 2026
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Digital wellness program eases anxiety and depression in adults with chronic health conditions
A digital program combining guided movement, breathing and meditation exercises, and coping-skills training reduced anxiety and depression symptoms in adults with chronic medical conditions, according to a new study published ...
Aug 20, 2026
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With residential program, researchers help young adults with spinal cord injuries build confidence
Transitioning from high school to adult life is a challenge for anyone, but for young people living with spinal cord injuries, the path forward is less clear.
Aug 20, 2026
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Hong Kong's first screening tool to detect social frailty in seniors
Loneliness and social isolation are widely recognized as harmful to older adults' health, yet frontline care workers have long lacked a simple, objective way to identify those most at risk. Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic ...
Aug 20, 2026
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