Research reveals that a simple eye test could help diagnose Alzheimer’s before the sign of symptoms
A study of more than 200 people at the Duke Eye Center in the USA suggests the loss of blood vessels in the retina could…
Charity urges radical rethink of health, work and housing to avoid looming crisis for poorest older people
A landmark report on the state of ageing in Britain shows that a significant proportion of the population is at risk of suffering poverty, ill-health…
Pioneering research to deliver person-centred care for people with progressive conditions
Researchers at the University of East Anglia and the University of Cambridge have developed a way to help people with progressive conditions receive better person-centred…
White paper estimates NHS could save over £7 billion per year through digital technology
Telehealth provider Now Healthcare Group (NHG) has produced a new white paper which looks at the impact of digital technology on patient outcomes and the…
Common pressure ulcer prevention practice is “torturous” and could lead to early death, new study finds
Select Medical's Pure Air 8 Acute pressure mattress The practice of two-hourly repositioning of patients in care facilities to prevent pressure ulcers could be causing…
Seven out of ten disabled workers failed by employers, charity’s research finds
An overwhelming 69 percent of disabled workers in Wales say they have stopped working due to a disability or health condition, according to new research…
‘Disability price tag’ means life is more expensive for disabled children and their families, new research shows
Credit: Scope New research from charity Scope has revealed that families with disabled children have to spend more money each month to have the same…
Report highlights postcode lottery in strength and balance programmes which help people at risk of falls
Credit: Centre for Ageing Better Exercise programmes designed to boost the muscle strength and balance of people at risk of falls and injury, such as…
Pioneering trial looks at using Cannabis-based medicine to treat agitation and aggression in people with dementia
Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced it will fund a pioneering clinical trial at King’s College London investigating a cannabis-based treatment for people living with dementia.…
Patent-awaiting wheelchair handrim alternative to offer ‘most suitable solution for the upper body’
In a project financed by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, a research group from Vienna set out to find the optimal drive for wheelchairs; the…