New PT approach reduces incontinence, pain after prostate surgery
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 05, 2020
Kegel therapy may be counterproductive for men who wish to recover urinary continence post-surgery, say investigators.
Is mental health affected by diet? Evidence is mixed, review finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 05, 2020
Diet can significantly effect mental health and wellbeing, but many dietary recommendations aren’t backed by solid evidence, a new study reveals.
Study shows hip protectors significantly cut fracture risk
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 05, 2020
Eldercare residents who wore hip protectors reduced their risk of hip fracture nearly threefold, a new study published in the November issue of JAMDA has found.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, January 6
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 03, 2020
Map of lethal C. difficile toxin could pave way for future treatments … Providers underreporting major injury falls on MDS, study suggests … Regular video game play on the rise among older adults …...
Do you want to know that you’ll develop Alzheimer’s? For many, the answer is yes
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 02, 2020
Most adults want to know that they have Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear, finds a UK survey. And 75% are willing to be tested.
Cardio exercise is good for the brain’s gray matter, new study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 02, 2020
Heart and lung fitness appears to be good for the brain. And older adults may benefit most when it comes to memory-sensitive regions, say German researchers.
Protein therapy may help heal scars caused by heart attack
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 02, 2020
Protein therapy leads to improved heart function after heart attack, according to a preclinical Australian study.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, January 3
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 02, 2020
Boosting gut health improves stroke recovery in mice … A break from alcohol may ease symptoms of atrial fibrillation, study finds … Long-term androgen deprivation in prostate cancer treatment tied...
Ambien alternative? FDA approves insomnia drug that improves sleep in seniors
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 01, 2020
New insomnia medication lemborexant compared favorably to an extended release form of Ambien in a late-stage clinical trial.
Start the year right: Nominate a colleague for a McKnight’s Women of Distinction award
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 01, 2020
There’s still time to nominate an exceptional female colleague for a McKnight’s Women of Distinction award. The deadline is Jan. 8.