Aboriginal-inspired Circular Leadership Model may improve wellbeing and retention for Indigenous health workers
Circular Leadership Model May Support Aboriginal Health Worker Wellbeing
This conceptual perspective explores an Aboriginal-inspired Circular Leadership Model designed to support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait I…
A new leadership model inspired by Aboriginal culture aims to improve wellbeing and retention for Indigenous health workers in clinical sett…
Blockchain-enabled digital twins provide access control and data integrity in healthcare ecosystems
Blockchain technology helps secure and manage digital twin health data
This systematic scoping review of 55 studies examines blockchain-enabled digital twin systems for healthcare. The authors conclude that whil…
New research shows how blockchain can protect patient privacy and keep medical records accurate in complex digital health systems.
Perturbation-based balance training reduces fall rates by 23% and injurious falls by 24%
Perturbation Training May Reduce Fall Risk for Older Adults
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials indicates that perturbation-based balance training (PBT) significantly reduces fall rates…
A review of clinical trials suggests that balance training involving physical perturbations can reduce fall rates and injuries in older adul…
Emergency department interventions for older adults show a reduction in fall incidence
Emergency Department Interventions May Reduce Fall Rates for Older Adults
This meta-analysis examined the impact of interventions initiated in the emergency department for older adults following a fall. The authors…
New research suggests that specific interventions in emergency departments can help reduce the number of falls among older adults.
Exergaming reduces fall rates in older adults with a 0.53 incidence rate ratio
Exergaming may help reduce the risk of falls in older adults
This meta-analysis of trials involving 1385 individuals aged 60 years and older found that exergaming may reduce fall rates compared to acti…
Interactive video games that require physical movement could help older adults stay steady on their feet and reduce the number of falls.
Pretreatment sarcopenia and low PNI are associated with worse survival in ICI-treated HNSCC
Muscle Loss and Nutrition Linked to Survival in Head Cancer
This meta-analysis evaluates the prognostic impact of CT-based sarcopenia and nutritional indices on overall survival in patients with recur…
Low muscle mass and poor nutritional status are linked to worse survival outcomes for patients with advanced head and neck cancer.
Moderate-intensity resistance training improves cognitive performance and brain health markers in older adults
Resistance Training May Boost Brain Health in Older Adults
This narrative review of 28 peer-reviewed publications synthesizes evidence on the effects of low-, moderate-, and high-intensity resistance…
Lifting weights, especially at moderate intensity, may improve memory and thinking in older adults, a review finds.
Multi-omics technologies and Artificial Intelligence facilitate biomarker screening and target prediction in aging research
AI and multi-omics tools may help target aging processes
This systematic review examines the integration of multi-omics technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance anti-aging research.…
New technology combines complex biological data with artificial intelligence to identify new targets for personalized anti-aging treatments.
Physical activity is associated with higher probability of ADL maintenance in older adults with persistent pain
Physical Activity Linked to Better Independence for Seniors with Pain
This meta-analysis of observational studies examined factors associated with maintaining independence in activities of daily living (ADL) am…
Staying active may help older adults with persistent pain maintain their independence in daily activities like dressing and eating.
KOKU digital programme improves Berg Balance Score by mean difference of 6.35 in older adults
Digital Program Improves Balance and Reduces Costs for Older Adults
This randomized controlled trial of 202 community-dwelling older adults (>=60 years) found that the KOKU digital programme significantly imp…
A new digital program helps older adults improve their balance significantly compared to standard care while potentially lowering the costs …
Unstable resistance training reduces fear of falling and improves mobility in older adults
Unstable resistance training reduces fear of falling in older adults
This meta-analysis of 7 RCTs compared unstable resistance training (URT) to stable resistance training (SRT) in older adults. Findings indic…
A new analysis finds unstable resistance training may help older adults feel less afraid of falling, with better mobility gains over time.
Neuroinflammation as an interconnected network process regulates synaptic integrity and neuronal survival in cognitive aging
Neuroinflammation as a Network Process in Cognitive Decline
This mini-review explores neuroinflammation as a complex, interconnected network process influencing brain health. The authors synthesize ho…
A new mini-review suggests neuroinflammation acts as an interconnected network that can either protect or harm the brain, influencing cognit…