Science featured research by Jiu-Chiuan Chen of Keck Medicine of USC, Constantine Sioutas and Arian Saffari of the USC Viterbi School, and Caleb Finch and Todd Morgan of the USC Leonard Davis School on the possible link between pollution and smog inhalation and the incidence of dementia. According to the study, smog could account for almost 21 percent of the world’s dementia cases if the findings hold true for the general population, not just older women.
The Houston Chronicle featured research by Jiu-Chiuan Chen of Keck Medicine of USC, Constantine Sioutas and Arian Saffari of the USC Viterbi School, and Caleb Finch and Todd Morgan of the USC Leonard Davis School on the possible link between pollution and smog inhalation and the incidence of dementia. According to the study, smog could account for almost 21 percent of the world’s dementia cases if the findings hold true for the general population, not just older women.
The Press-Enterprise featured research by Jiu-Chiuan Chen of Keck Medicine of USC, Constantine Sioutas and Arian Saffari of the USC Viterbi School, and Caleb Finch and Todd Morgan of the USC Leonard Davis School on the possible link between pollution and smog inhalation and the incidence of dementia. According to the study, smog could account for almost 21 percent of the world’s dementia cases if the findings hold true for the general population, not just older women.
USC-led study suggests that tiny, dirty airborne particles known as PM2.5 invade the brain.
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The Silicon Valley celebrity, who lost most of her vision five years ago, develops goods for an aging population.
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Kaiser Health News quoted Jon Pynoos of the USC Leonard Davis School on how to make homes more accessible and safer for aging adults.
A new study indicates that a genetic mutation in a group of Ecuadorians may spare them from dementia or Alzheimer’s.
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The USC Leonard Davis School’s biannual Morton Kesten Summit and yearly Universal Design Competition address the needs of individuals aging in place.
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Marie Claire mentioned a study by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School and colleagues on possible cancer risks middle-aged and older adults who consume high amounts of animal protein may face.
New America Media quoted USC Davis Professor Jon Pynoos in a story about preventing incidents of falling in older adults. Pynoos said researchers have learned that exercise programs, can improve balance and said homes are full of hazards that people don't recognize but can change.
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