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Topic- Health conditions
Tech Talk: AI may help pinpoint brain damage after stroke
Artificial intelligence (AI) may serve as a future tool for neurologists to help locate where in the brain a stroke occurred. In a recent study, using the large language model called generative pre-trained transformer 4 (GPT-4), AI processed text from health histories and neurologic examinations to locate lesions in the brain.
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Physical activity, inflammation tied to age-related skeletal changes
New research indicates that some age-related changes in gene and protein expression in the skeletal muscles of older individuals may be affected more by physical inactivity and chronic inflammation than aging alone. This intriguing finding means some aspects of aging may be changeable, or soon will be.
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Tech Talk: App supports better dental care for people with dementia
Caregivers of people living with dementia reported a significant increase in their knowledge and skills, and a more positive attitude in delivering oral hygiene care, leading to higher confidence in providing care, through the use of a mobile app, according to a recent study from the University of Iowa. The study, assessed the use of the app, Dental.Aging.Tips, as a tool to inform and teach caregivers how to help older adults with their oral health. It's something active-aging organizations might want to consider.
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Extreme heat projected to increase cardiovascular deaths
Cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat are expected to increase between 2036 and 2065 in the United States, according to a recent study, and the researchers predict that adults ages 65 and older and Black adults will likely be disproportionately affected.
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WHO releases toolkit on physical activity for older adults
The World Health Organization recently published a multifaceted toolkit aimed at promoting physical activity for older adults globally. ICAA CEO Colin Milner contributed insights for the toolkit, and while active-aging organizations certainly realize the importance of physical activity and are implementing their own strategies, this publication could add value. It provides evidence-based interventions to "educate and encourage" older adults to engage in physical activity, "engage and support" them, and "enable every day," as well as a deep dive into the key enabling factors that underpin an effective and sustainable approach to providing physical activity opportunities for older people. References and additional resources make the toolkit a "must-have" for active-aging management and staff who want to try new interventions and who make related presentations, especially in a global context.
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Screening mammograms risky for women over 70
Breast cancer screening for women over 70 carries risks, according to research from Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut. Although some guidelines recommend continuing screening for older women, the study emphasizes the importance of assessing potential harms associated with testing, such as overdiagnosis, which, researchers say, can negatively affect quality of life. Active-aging organizations could consider educating residents and staff about the findings, which seem to be garnering support in the medical community.
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