Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered that a common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections which are particularly prevalent in children under two and in areas with poorer sanitation. Cryptosporidium is a parasite that infects and damages the small intestine. It is one of the leading causes of diarrhoea-related deaths in … Read more
In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers reviewed existing data on improved plant-based formulas that comply with European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) guidelines to support infant growth. They also evaluated the impact of plant-based formulas on food allergy risk. Study: Early Introduction of … Read more
In a recent study published in Applied System Innovation, researchers investigated the potential of ChatGPT application as a knowledge-enhancement tool in the nutrition domain. Study: ChatGPT as a Virtual Dietitian: Exploring Its Potential as a Tool for Improving Nutrition Knowledge. Image Credit: SuPatMaN/Shutterstock.com Background ChatGPT, a breakthrough artificial intelligence (AI) technology, is transforming nutrition and health. Unlike … Read more
The University of Alberta offers some of Canada’s best programs for students seeking careers as nurses and teachers, according to the newly released Maclean’s 2024 Canadian University Rankings. “Providing a world-class education to students is the cornerstone of what we do at the University of Alberta, and we are proud to be recognized for our … Read more
Judith Sullivan was recovering from major surgery at a Connecticut nursing home in March when she got surprising news from her Medicare Advantage plan: It would no longer pay for her care because she was well enough to go home. At the time, she could not walk more than a few feet, even with assistance … Read more
Florida Atlantic University’s María de los Ángeles Ortega, DNP, APRN, in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, has been awarded a three-year, $1.3 million grant from the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative for a groundbreaking project designed to advance health equity and improve quality of life for individuals living with … Read more
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers assessed the relationship between care providers with depressive symptoms and the quality of life (QoL), hospital admissions, and emergency department (ED) consultations of Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. Study: Association of Caregiver Depression Risk With Patient Outcomes in Parkinson Disease. Image Credit: adriaticfoto/Shutterstock.com Background Care providers … Read more