Aerobics training boosts cognitive abilities in adults at risk for dementia … Soybean oil linked to neurological changes that can lead to Alzheimer’s … New multimorbidity scoring tool performs...
More aggressive therapy for seniors in hospital could improve post-acute outcomes, researchers say
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2020
Inactive hospital stays result in poor outcomes for many elderly adults. Greater attention to the problem is warranted, say physician-researchers.
Two groundbreaking diabetes drugs endorsed by EU regulators
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2020
A fast-acting version of Liumjev (insulin lispro), and an oral (non-injectable) version of semaglutide have been recommended for approval.
Researchers urge greater sensitivity to patients’ loss of smell, citing threat to overall health
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2020
Losing one’s sense of smell is not uncommon in the elderly, and can cause a range of emotional and physical health problems, a new study finds.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, February 3
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2020
Drug class provides cardiovascular protection for all with type 2 diabetes … Timing of first flu virus exposure sets immunity for life … Resetting our internal clocks might help control diabetes …...
Hip surgeries too risky?
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2020
When treatment rates for a common hip fracture go up among Medicare beneficiaries, so too does the risk for adverse outcomes, costs and mortality, new research has shown.
Suvorexant may help those with Alzheimer’s ease insomnia
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2020
Sold as Belsomra, the drug improves total sleep time without affecting cognitive or psychomotor functioning, a recent trial shows.
Quitting smoking reverses lung cell damage: study
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2020
Quitting appears to reawaken healthy cells, triggering airways to regrow a new lining – even in lifelong smokers.
Eat your veggies: Flavonol-containing foods may reduce dementia risk
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2020
The antioxidant, found in fruit, vegetables and in tea, is linked to 48% lower odds of dementia, a study finds.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, January 31
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2020
U.S. life expectancy goes up for the first time since 2014 … FDA to review skin patch therapy for Alzheimer’s … U.S. outperforms peers in flu vaccination among seniors, underperforms in other healthcare...