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Monthly Archives: March 2019
Recently Published Resources on Falls Prevention – In the Community and in Hospitals (BMJ / NHS Improvement / NIHR / JAMA Internal Medicine)
Summary There are uncertainties about the effectiveness of environmental interventions to reduce risk of falls among older persons living in the community. A BMJ systematic review covers the options, coming down in favour of occupational therapist-led environment risk assessments and … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Assistive Technology, Commissioning, Community Care, Falls, Falls Prevention, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, International, Management of Condition, National, NHS, NHS Improvement, NICE Guidelines, NIHR, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Personalisation, Quick Insights, Royal College of Physicians, Systematic Reviews, UK, Universal Interest
Tagged Antipsychotics in People With Dementia: Key Therapeutic Topic [KTT7], Australia, BMJ, BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, British Medical Journal (BMJ), CareFall: Reducing Inpatient Falls Risk and Improving Post Fall Care, College of Healthcare Sciences, Community-Based Care, Community-Based Care for People With Dementia, Community-Based Support, Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Delirium: Prevention Diagnosis and Management: NICE Clinical Guideline (CG103), Department of Health Sciences: University of York, Environmental Assessment and Modification, Environmental Intervention to Reduce Risk of Falls, Evaluation of FallSafe Quality Improvement Project, Falls and Fractures, Falls and Musculoskeletal Health, Falls Assessment, Falls in Hospitals, Falls in Older People, Falls in Older People (NICE Quality Standard: QS86), Falls Prevention Programmes, Falls Reduction, Falls Reduction in Community Dwelling Older Adults, Falls Reduction in Hospitals, Falls Risk Factors, FallSafe Project, FallSafe Quality Improvement Project, FallSafe: Care Bundles to Reduce Inpatient Falls, France, Gerontopole of Toulouse: Toulouse University Hospital, Home Adaptations, Home Modifications, Hospital Falls Prevention, Housing Adaptations, Housing Modifications, Improving Post-Fall Care (CareFall), Incidence and Costs of Inpatient Falls in Hospitals, Inpatient Falls, Institute of Ageing: Toulouse University Hospital, JAMA Internal Medicine, James Cook University (Queensland), Later Life, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Long-Term Exercise Programmes, Mackay Base Hospital (Queensland), Mackay Institute of Research and Innovation: James Cook University (Queensland), Mental Health Services for Older People: Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Multi-Factorial Falls Assessments and Care Plans, Multifactorial Interventions (Falls), Musculo-Skeletal Disorders, National Audit of Inpatient Falls (NAIF), National Audit of Inpatient Falls Audit Report 2017, NHS Improvement Falls Collaborative Clinical Updates, NICE Clinical Gguidance 161 (CG161), NICE Clinical Guideline CG103, NICE Key Therapeutic Topic [KTT7], NIHR Signal, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Occupational Therapist Led Environmental Assessment and Modification, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Intervention Study (OTIS), Patient Falls Improvement Collaborative, Physical Activity, Physical Activity Programmes, Physical Exercise Programmes, Preventing Falls In Older People Living in the Community, Queensland Health: Mackay Base Hospital, Risk Factors for Falls, Royal College of Physicians (RCP), School of Health Sciences: University of Nottingham, Toulouse University Hospital (CHU Toulouse), University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, University of Toulouse, University of York, UPS/Inserm: University of Toulouse, York Trials Unit: University of York
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Hippocampal Neurogenesis Life-Long (BBC News / Nature Medicine)
Summary Contrary to popular belief, the creation of new brain cells persists throughout life (in the hippocampus at least); although the rate of neurogenesis may decline with old age, and fall massively in Alzheimer’s Disease. Full Text Link Reference Gallagher, … Continue reading
Posted in BBC News, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Quick Insights, Universal Interest
Tagged Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis (AHN), Alzheimer’s Disease, BBC Health News, CBMSO: Centro de Biología Molecular 'Severo Ochoa' (Madrid), Center for Networked Biomedical Research on Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIBERNED), CIEN Foundation (Madrid), Department of Molecular Biology: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Department of Molecular Neuropathology: Centro de Biología Molecular 'Severo Ochoa', Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences: Universidad Europea de Madrid, Hippocampal Neurogenesis, Hippocampus, Hippocampus-Dependent Cognitive Decline, Hippocampus-Dependent Memory Deficits, Memory Problems, Nature Medicine, Neurodegeneration, Neurodegenerative Disease Research, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neuronal Creation, Neuronal Loss, Neuropathology Department: CIEN Foundation, New Neurons in Brain, Spain, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Universidad Europea de Madrid
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State of Ageing in 2019 Report (Centre for Ageing Better)
Summary The Centre for Ageing Better’s latest report investigates many aspects of ageing and increasing longevity. It uses wide-ranging statistics and other evidence to provide: “…a snapshot of what life is like for people aged 65 and older today. It … Continue reading
Posted in Charitable Bodies, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Housing, Integrated Care, Quick Insights, Statistics, Universal Interest
Tagged Absolute Number of Years Lost to Disability as Life Expectancy Rises, Affluence and Health Inequalities, Age-Associated Decline, Age-Creativity Curve, Ageing, Ageing and Long-Term Care, Ageing and Society, Ageing Policy in Europe, Ageing Policy in the UK, Ageing Population, Ageing Research, American Immortals, Centre for Ageing Better, Centre for Ageing Better (CfAB), Communities, Compression of Morbidity, Epidemiology, Epidemiology and Statistics, Ethical Dilemmas, Ethics and Society, Ezekiel Emanuel: Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at University of Pennsylvania, Ezekiel Emanuel: Director of Clinical Bioethics Department at US National Institutes of Health, Ezekiel Emanuel: Doctor and Medical Ethicist, Finances, Health Inequalities, Health Inequalities in England, Health Inequalities: Ethnicity, Health Inequality Monitoring, Living Too Long, Longevity, Low Income and Health Inequalities, MIT Technology Review, National Conversation About Health Inequalities, Personal Finances, Social Epidemiology, The Atlantic (Magazine), Wellbeing and Longevity
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Smell Test for Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease (BBC News)
Summary Parkinson’s Disease has a distinctive odour for certain gifted individuals, which has been analysed chemically and may now be replicated for automated detection by machine. This may, in future, permit earlier diagnosis and open the possibilities for timely treatments … Continue reading
Posted in BBC News, Diagnosis, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, Parkinson's Disease, Quick Insights, Scotland, UK, Universal Interest
Tagged ACS Central Science (Journal), Anatune (Cambridge UK), BBC Health News, BBC Scotland News, Biomarkers, Biomarkers Predicting Parkinson's Disease, Department of Biochemistry: University of Liverpool, Department of Neurology: Salford Royal Foundation Trust, Early Diagnosis, Early Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, Edinburgh University, Eicosane, Hyperosmic Super Smeller, Institute for Stem Cell Research: University of Edinburgh, Institute of Integrative Biology: University of Liverpool, Joy Milne, Les Milne, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre: University of Manchester, Neurodegeneration, Neurodegenerative Disease Research, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Non-Invasive Biomarkers, Odour, Parkinson's Disease Smell Test, Parkinson’s Disease Sebum Volatilome, Parkinson’s UK, Perillic Aldehyde, Rapid Screening, Salford Royal Foundation Trust, School of Biological Sciences: University of Edinburgh, Sebum, Smell Test for Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis, Timely / Preclinical Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis, Timely Diagnosis, University of Edinburgh, University of Liverpool, University of Manchester, Volatile Biomarkers of Parkinson’s Disease, Volatilome
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Eye Tests for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease? (NHS Digital / Ophthalmology Retina)
Summary Further discussion about the possibilities of using inexpensive eye tests to detect Alzheimer’s Disease, perhaps years before symptoms appear. This particular technique involves the examination of blood vessels and blood flow in the retina, as detected by Octa (Optical … Continue reading
Posted in Diagnosis, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, NHS Digital (Previously NHS Choices), Quick Insights, Universal Interest
Tagged Alzheimer's Disease: Diagnosis, Alzheimer’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers, Assessment and Diagnosis, Bazian, Behind the Headlines, Biomarkers, Biomarkers Predicting Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's Disease, Central Subfield Thickness (CST), Cognitive Impairment, Critical Appraisals, Dementia Case Finding, Dementia Diagnosis, Dementia Screening, Diagnosis, Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, Diagnostics, Duke University in North Carolina, Early Diagnosis, Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study, Eye Examinations, Foveal Avascular Zone (FAZ) Area, Karen L. Wrenn Alzheimer's Disease Award, Macular Ganglion Cell-Inner Plexiform Layer (GC-IPL), MCI: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Mild Cognitive Impairment, National Institutes of Health, National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institutes of Health (US), Neurodegeneration, Neurodegenerative Disease Research, Neurodegenerative Diseases, NHS Digital (Formerly NHS Choices), Non-Invasive Biomarkers, Octa: Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography, Ophthalmology Retina, Optical Coherence Tomography, Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA), Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease, Rapid Screening, Research to Prevent Blindness Inc. (New York), Retina as Early Biomarker of Neurodegeneration, Retinal Biomarkers, Retinal Examination in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Retinal Microvascular and Neurodegenerative Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease, Retinal Microvascular and Neurodegenerative Changes in Mild Cognitive Impairment, Retinal Vessel Density (VD), Screening, Screening for Dementia, Timely Diagnosis, US National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA
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Mushroom Consumption Associated With Small Decrease in Risk of Developing Mild Cognitive Impairment (BBC News / JAD)
Summary Eating mushrooms more than twice a week appears to be associated with a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). “Our cross-sectional data support the potential role of mushrooms and their bioactive compounds in delaying neurodegeneration”. Full Text Link Reference … Continue reading
Posted in BBC News, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Nutrition, Quick Insights, Universal Interest
Tagged Ageing, Ageing Population, Asians, BBC Health News, Cognitive Benefits of Mushroom Consumption, Cross-Sectional Analysis, Department of Biochemistry: National University of Singapore, Department of Dietetics: National University Hospital, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics: Yishun Community Hospital, Department of Psychological Medicine: National University of Singapore, Department of Statistics and Applied Probability: National University of Singapore, Diet and Nutrition, Epidemiology, Epidemiology and Statistics, Ergothioneine, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (JAD), Lifestyle, Lifestyle Advice, Lifestyle Factors, MCI: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Mushroom Consumption (Eating Mushrooms), Mushroom Consumption and Mild Cognitive Impairment, Mushrooms, National University Hospital (Singapore), National University of Singapore, Neurocognitive Disorders, Neuroprotection Research, Neuroprotective Agents, Neuroprotective Dietary Patterns Associated With Better Cognitive Performance, Neuroprotective Diets, Neuroprotective Lifestyles, Singapore, Singapore Longitudinal Ageing Studies (SLAS), Singapore Longitudinal Aging Study, Yishun Community Hospital (Singapore), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine: National University of Singapore
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