Stubborn RA pain may be eased by a novel treatment: vagus nerve stimulation
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 17, 2019
Stimulation of the vagus nerve significantly eased inflammation and intractable pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, pointing the way to further study of this new treatment.
Hypertension drug increases blood flow to brain regions affected by Alzheimer’s
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 17, 2019
A hypertension drug can increase blood flow to key regions of the brain in people with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Weight for it: High BMI, extra pounds may lead to cardiovascular disease, study says
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 17, 2019
Investigators have found that excess weight and body fat are a likely cause of cardiovascular disease, not simply associated with it.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, June 18
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 17, 2019
It’s crucial to support resident mental health at move-in time, study says … New testing tool for frontotemporal dementia revealed … Clinicians should be on alert for deep vein thrombosis … New...
Walk this way: Wearable artificial “muscles” for functional disabilities are in the works
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 14, 2019
Robotics experts are developing wearable devices that can help those with functional disability to walk, sit and stand.
Two hours a week in nature is the sweet spot for better health, study says
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 14, 2019
Two hours in nature is the sweet spot for self-reported health and wellbeing, even among those who are ill or disabled, according to a large new study.
Reservoir implant can reduce need for injections in those with macular degeneration
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 14, 2019
A new device, implanted directly into the eye, may mean fewer visits to the doctor for those with age-related macular degeneration.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, June 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 14, 2019
Young blood helps delay aging in older mice … Shoulder pain treatment promising for those with spinal cord injury … Sleep disordered breathing tied to faster aging … Exercise, weight training boosts...
Mobility limitations and disability linked to low levels of vitamin K
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 13, 2019
Vitamin K levels may play a role in keeping older adults mobile and physically able, say nutrition researchers at Tufts University.
Don’t tell me how I feel! Emotional support relieves social exclusion angst
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 13, 2019
Social exclusion is known to have negative consequences for cognition, affect and behavior. Social support can provide relief – but some support is more effective than others.