Help for the aging brain | Predictive analytics and diabetes
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- DURHAM, NC—Duke University researchers think they may have found a long-term solution to countering cognitive decline in the aging brain. Specifically, they have found that complex sensory-motor activities like multilingualism and musicianship might be able to slow that cognitive decline.
- KANSAS CITY, MO—The Kansas City health system has launched an alliance that uses predictive analytics and digital technology to create new care management programs for young adults living with diabetes. The goal is to help the patients manage their health and address concerns before they become serious.
- ST. LOUIS, MO—Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis are searching for answers to autism in a new way. They have created lab-grown mice using the blood cells of a a young man who is autistic. They are the first in the world to mirror the missing gene that causes autism and may be key to finding ways to treat the disorder.
- COLUMBUS, OH—A new three-drug combination developed at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center may boost the immune systems of patients undergoing stem cell transplantation. Initial study results showed that 88% of patients remained in remission one year post-treatment completion, a dramatic increase in relapse-free survival compared to the expected 45%.