Resident memory loss? It may be depression, not dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
Although symptoms of dementia and depression may seem similar, clinicians should be aware of key differences in order to address each condition properly, experts caution.
Sugary beverages – of all kinds – raise type 2 diabetes risk by 16%
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
All-natural fruit juices and soft drinks have the same effect when daily intake is increased by 4 ounces, say Harvard researchers.
Non-traumatic tooth loss linked to heart disease
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
Caregivers should be aware that adults who have lost teeth in non-traumatic ways may be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, October 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
New publication spotlights care for dementia-related psychosis … Drug has potential to treat heart attacks …. Statins may lower risk of post-stroke cognitive impairment … NIA to spend $73M to...
Communication will help prevent secondary fractures in osteoporosis, report claims
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 03, 2019
Communication is the key to preventing secondary osteoporosis-related fractures, an international coalition asserts.
Secondary fracture prevention could save Medicare billions: report
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 03, 2019
Preventing secondary osteoporotic fractures could save Medicare billions, reports the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
Less than 6 hours of sleep plus chronic condition a deadly combination
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 03, 2019
Sleep duration of less than six hours may predict mortality for adults with chronic health conditions, according to new research.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, Oct 4
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 03, 2019
Risk calculator helps predict mortality in older women … High genetic insulin levels put men at risk of heart attack, angina … High fiber diet cuts heart disease odds in hypertension and diabetes …...
Chair-based exercise improves quality of life for seniors with advanced dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 02, 2019
Chair-based exercise, and chair yoga in particular, improves quality of life for seniors with advanced dementia, a small study has found.
Physical activity bursts may indicate increased mortality risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 02, 2019
Brief bursts of physical activity throughout the day may be an early indicator of mortality risk in the elderly, say Johns Hopkins researchers.