Using a wheelchair offers a substantially reduced risk of fractures for the frail and elderly

Being a frail elderly person and using a wheelchair involves a substantially reduced risk of fractures, a University of Gothenburg study shows. More prescriptions for wheelchairs may result.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/using-a-wheelchair-offers-a-substantially-reduced-risk-of-fractures-for-the-frail-and-elderly

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Social isolation triggers astrocyte-mediated deficits in learning and memory

Here is an important reason to stay in touch with friends and family: social isolation causes memory and learning deficits and other behavioral changes. Many brain studies have focused on the effects social deprivation has on neurons, but little is known about the consequences for the most abundant brain cell, the astrocyte.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/social-isolation-triggers-astrocyte-mediated-deficits-in-learning-and-memory

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Verified: COVID-19 infection increases diabetes risk

Investigators in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have confirmed that people who have had COVID-19 have an increased risk for new-onset diabetes—the most significant contributor to cardiovascular disease.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/verified-covid-19-infection-increases-diabetes-risk

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New screening tool to help primary care physicians diagnose COPD

A new tool shows promise in helping primary care physicians identify adults with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to research published in JAMA. More than 15 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD, a leading cause of death in the United States, and experts predict millions more have it but don't know it.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/new-screening-tool-to-help-primary-care-physicians-diagnose-copd

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Researchers identify compounds that could lead to an on-demand, short-term contraceptive for men

In a mouse study, researchers have identified a potential non-hormonal contraceptive that men could take shortly before sexual activity and have fertility restored the next day.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/researchers-identify-compounds-that-could-lead-to-an-on-demand-short-term-contraceptive-for-men

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What effect will replacing short-haul flights have on carbon dioxide emissions and international connectivity?

Last December, France obtained approval from the European Commission to prohibit short-haul flights with alternatives by rail taking less than 2.5 hours, in a measure aimed at reducing CO2 emissions and combating climate change.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/what-effect-will-replacing-short-haul-flights-have-on-carbon-dioxide-emissions-and-international-connectivity

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Sexting chatbot ban points to looming battle over AI rules

Users of the Replika "virtual companion" just wanted company. Some of them wanted romantic relationships, sex chat, or even racy pictures of their chatbot.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/sexting-chatbot-ban-points-to-looming-battle-over-ai-rules

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