‘Safety signals’ help reduce debilitating anxiety, study shows
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 10, 2019
A new therapy concept may offer relief for people with debilitating anxiety and stress-related disorders.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, December 11
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 10, 2019
Inflammatory marker linked to dementia … Duration of diabetes history tied to higher short-term mortality risk … New drug reduces seizures in epilepsy type common among seniors … Narcissism declines...
Regular aspirin use may reduce cancer, mortality risks
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 05, 2019
A drug that lowers cancer and mortality risks in seniors may already be in many medicine cabinets, say cancer researchers.
Mindfulness training lowers blood pressure, fuels behavior change, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 05, 2019
A mindfulness-based program has spurred adults to change unhealthy habits and significantly lower their blood pressure.
Promising antidepressant fails in late-stage trial
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 05, 2019
Fast-tracked antidepressant Sage-217 failed to outperform a placebo in a stage 3 trial, according to its developer.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, December 6
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 05, 2019
Opinion: FDA’s lax generic drug oversight puts seniors at risk … Study supports non-drug treatment for early diabetes symptoms … Bipartisan bill would create Office of Alzheimer’s Disease in Florida...
Permanent hair dye, chemical straighteners tied to breast cancer risk
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 04, 2019
Women who regularly use permanent hair dye and chemical straighteners may face a higher breast cancer risk, according to the NIH.
Tai chi program enhances quality of life for seniors with dementia
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 04, 2019
A six-month tai chi program for seniors with dementia has helped participants maintain good quality of life measures.
Art intervention improves well-being of adults with dementia
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 04, 2019
An art gallery program for adults with dementia helps to improve well-being and normalize cortisol levels, according to a new study.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, December 5
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 04, 2019
Reducing brain inflammation can reverse dementia, study finds … High-dose aspirin may be an effective migraine med alternative … Variation in blood pressure increases long-term risk of dementia …...