Eyes could be windows to Alzheimer’s disease risk … FDA OKs glucagon rescue pen for severe hypos in diabetes … Boosting vitamin K may help stabilize warfarin patients … Evidence lacking for...
New drug may guard against Alzheimer’s-related memory loss
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 10, 2019
A new trial drug may help to protect memory – even when a person’s brain has developed signs of Alzheimer’s disease, according to ongoing research.
Mental singing promotes a natural gait in Parkinson’s
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 10, 2019
A tune sung aloud – or silently to oneself – can help people with Parkinson’s set a stable rhythm to their gait while increasing walking speed.
Doctor shortage on the rise as America’s population ages
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 10, 2019
Demand for physicians is rising along with the number of older Americans. But the doctors themselves are aging – and retiring, according to a new report.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, September 11
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 10, 2019
Commonly used antibiotics may lead to heart problems … $53.4M in govt. funding supports collaborative Alzheimer’s research effort … Blood test for prostate cancer has potential to help men avoid...
Twice-weekly strength-based activity can help delay muscle decline
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2019
Strength-based activity helps older adults delay the muscle decline that sets in after age 50 and supports functional independence, say British experts.
Transverse floor patterns improve gait in Parkinson’s
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2019
Gait freezing in Parkinson’s disease is lessened when flooring has large, transverse rectangular visual cues, according to new research.
Less TV watching can lead to more years free of heart disease, stroke
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2019
People who watch less television live about two and a half years longer than their peers who watch more, a decades-long study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 10
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2019
Survey shows that Glaucoma significantly impacts well-being … 1-to-2 weekly daytime naps lower heart attack, stroke risk … New drug has potential to treat dementia-related psychosis … Cognitive behavioral...
Intensive blood pressure treatment may prevent dizziness, falls
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 08, 2019
Intensive blood pressure treatment makes it less likely that older adults will experience drastic blood pressure drops and fall, new research shows.