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New consensus statement updates guidelines for cardiac device lead management16:13 New evidence on cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIED) lead management and the burgeoning development of new CIED technologies have contributed to the field's rapid evolution in the last decade. New insight into how molecular measures of aging relate to neuroimaging markers of brain health16:13 A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on April 7, 2026, titled "Association of epigenetic age acceleration with MRI biomarkers of aging and Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration." Molecular gatekeepers in bacteria prevent the spread of antibiotic resistance16:13 A new study finds that bacteria can actively block the transfer of beneficial genes to neighboring cells, using specialized proteins to specifically destroy shared DNA before it spreads. Improving health literacy reduces health inequalities among university students in Japan16:13 International students face a range of health challenges in their daily lives due to language barriers, different cultural values, and unfamiliar healthcare systems. Researchers uncover new mechanism linking metabolism, immunity, and skeletal health9:17 Obesity alters bone health not only through increased body weight but also by reshaping the bone marrow environment. Email alerts boost valve replacement rates in older patients with aortic stenosis9:17 New data finds older patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) were more likely to receive aortic valve replacement (AVR) and survive when clinicians received automated email notifications with abnormal heart ultrasound results detecting AS. Study reveals high use of complementary health approaches in seniors9:17 Researchers say the finding highlights the need for more evidence and better conversations about risks and benefits of mindfulness, yoga, tai chi, acupuncture, and other complementary health approaches. ISSCR urges NIH to continue support human embryonic stem cell research8:45 The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has submitted a formal response to a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding its pause on new submissions to the NIH Human Embryonic Stem Cell (hESC) Registry and considerations to reduce reliance on hESCs in federally supported research. Social media ‘sweet spot’ for Aussie teens8:45 YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat – they’re just a few of the banned social media sites for Australian teenagers under 16. |