New resident with pneumonia? Better check for excessive antibiotic use
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 09, 2019
Two-thirds of hospitalized pneumonia patients are discharged with unnecessarily long prescriptions, a Michigan study has found.
Paving the way to a dizziness cure, scientists regenerate inner ear cells in mice
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 09, 2019
Scientists have successfully restored balance in mice using a technique they say could potentially be applied to humans in the future.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, July 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 09, 2019
CMS expands ambulatory blood pressure monitoring coverage … ‘Longevity gene’ may help fight cardiovascular disease … Poll: Only 21% think they will save enough for retirement … Microvascular...
Can a cough predict life expectancy? Respiratory symptoms may foretell an earlier death
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 03, 2019
Respiratory symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath can predict mortality in older people, say Australian researchers.
Exercise plus resistance training can reverse frailty in elderly bariatric patients
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 03, 2019
Older bariatric patients risk becoming frail when they attempt weight loss. But a program of aerobic exercise plus resistance training may preserve muscle mass.
Food supplement helps reduce symptoms of metabolic syndrome
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 03, 2019
A bacterium that occurs naturally in the gut has been found to reduce metabolic syndrome symptoms in a three-month human trial.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, July 8
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 03, 2019
A protein preserves vision in some diabetic patients … Smoking triples deaths from heart disease … Low cholesterol may boost hemorrhagic stroke risk … No more smiley face chart? Startup markets...
Antidepressants can lower mortality risk for people with diabetes and depression
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 02, 2019
Antidepressants may reduce deaths – by more than a third – among people diagnosed with diabetes and depression, a study has found.
Could marijuana be an effective alternative to pain and sleep medications?
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 02, 2019
Greater access to medical cannabis could cut use of prescription painkillers and sleep medication, researchers say.
Team will use $2 million grant to help improve bariatric care services
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 02, 2019
Researchers plan to use a $2 million grant to survey nursing homes nationwide and create a strategy toolkit for bariatric care.