Simple blood test identifies diabetic complications, cancer
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 02, 2019
A few drops of blood is all it takes to detect diabetic vascular complications such as kidney failure. The test can detect certain cancers as well.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, October 3
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 02, 2019
Elderly at high risk for thiopurine side effects in IBD treatment … Stroke incidence rates decline among older adults … FODMAPs diet eases symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease
Looking forward: These simple steps can help your vision-impaired residents
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 01, 2019
These tips, such as how to improve visual contrast in living spaces, can help vision-impaired residents remain safe and self-reliant.
No need to go cold turkey on red meat to boost health: study
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 01, 2019
Cutting red and processed meat consumption by half significantly lowers the amount of LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol in the blood, a small trial has found.
Seeing physical therapist first for back pain may reduce opioid prescriptions
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 01, 2019
People who first visit a physical therapist for low back pain are much less likely to be prescribed opioids than those who first visit a primary care doctor.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, October 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 01, 2019
Brain protein could put the brakes on Alzheimer’s … FDA approves canagliflozin (Invokana) to treat diabetic kidney disease, heart failure … More than 80% of seniors have at least one concern...
Diabetes remission odds double with ‘achievable’ 10% weight loss
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Extreme lifestyle changes may not be necessary to achieve diabetes remission. Weight loss of 10% or more within 5 years of diagnosis is key, researchers say.
Seniors with COPD using more cannabinoids as U.S. interest ‘skyrockets’
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Canadian seniors with COPD are using more prescription cannabinoids, while U.S. seniors show a ‘skyrocketing’ interest in the substances for pain relief.
The dosage decides: Statins can raise or lower osteoporosis risk
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Statins have a tricky link to osteoporosis. A low dose offers protection, but high doses increase risk, a new study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, October 1
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Risk of heart valve infections rising … Genetic markers linked to first symptoms of Parkinson’s … Discovery: A therapeutic target for healing aged muscles … 2 in 3 people think that dementia...