Blood pressure drug increases heart failure survival, study shows
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 09, 2019
Blood pressure drug aliskiren can delay the progression of congestive heart failure and extend survival rates, a preclinical study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, October 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 09, 2019
Time in range is the new frontier in blood sugar monitoring: Opinion … Study retraction highlights problem of repeat COPD hospitalizations … Yoga improves balance, back pain in Parkinson’s … New...
Exercise good for seniors with heart problems – at any age
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 08, 2019
Seniors of all ages with cardiovascular disease benefit from exercise rehabilitation in both mind and body, according to a French study.
Omega-3 supplements found to complement depression treatment
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 08, 2019
Omega-3 supplements may reduce symptoms of major depression when used with antidepressants, according to Australian researchers.
Advances in diabetes care giving insulin users better blood sugar control
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 08, 2019
An expert panel has proposed post-meal strategies for people using insulin to control diabetes.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, October 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 08, 2019
Nuplazid slows relapses in dementia-related psychosis … Dog ownership may extend life of heart attack, stroke survivors … Growth factor shows promise for treating knee osteoarthritis … Drugs for...
Antidepressant use soars among seniors while depression numbers remain stable
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2019
Mirroring a U.S. trend, antidepressant use is soaring among older Britons. But depression diagnoses remain stable.
Parkinson’s symptoms can be monitored effectively in the home: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2019
Parkinson’s disease symptoms can be monitored electronically while people go about their daily activities, according to a new proof-of-concept study.
Managing care of residents with dementia? There’s an app for that
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2019
A dementia care app for residents and LTC community managers has won top prize in a tech competition sponsored by the NIA.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, October 8
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2019
Skin test designed to detect early Parkinson’s … Oral anticoagulant slows Alzheimer’s progression in mice … Oral capsule delivers injection-only drugs such as insulin