Watch the kidneys: Heart disease linked to a higher risk of renal failure … Combining antibiotics may promote resistance, study finds … Could synthetic neuron cells replace those lost to Parkinson’s?...
Recent falls can worsen fracture risk among women, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 09, 2020
Older women who report recent falls are more likely fracture a bone in the next five years. Injurious falls are linked to the most severe risk.
These 5 healthy habits help put chronic conditions on hold
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 09, 2020
Harvard researchers find that healthy lifestyle habits may extend the number of years one lives free of chronic disease.
A first stroke can unleash dangerous heart problems in the elderly
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 09, 2020
Seniors with no history of heart disease are at high risk of dangerous cardiac events within 30 days of their first stroke, a study finds.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, January 10
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 09, 2020
Metabolic syndrome associated with blood clot recurrence … Rural patients more likely to remain longer in post-acute care … Nurses — again — ranked as the most ethical, honest … Discovery: Drug-like...
Brain injury risk spikes when Alzheimer’s patients are treated with antipsychotics
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
Antipsychotics are associated with greater odds of head injury and traumatic brain injury, according to a new Finnish study.
Nomination deadline extended for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
Got a lot on your plate? We get it. The deadline to submit nominations has been extended to Wednesday, Jan. 15.
New osteoarthritis guidelines emphasize self-management
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
The updated guidelines, released Wednesday, advocate for patient self-management programs, with many featuring exercise.
Active lifestyle may slow inherited frontotemporal dementia
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
A lifestyle that’s physically and mentally active may help slow the progression of inherited frontotemporal dementia, according to an ongoing study.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 9
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
Teva to pay $54 million to settle False Claims Act lawsuit involving Parkinson’s drug … Non-antibiotic wound gel treats and prevents infections … Company licenses voice biomarkers for Alzheimer’s...