Review highlights risks of antidepressant use for MDD in older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 13, 2019
The risks associated with some antidepressants may outweigh their benefits for older adults with major depressive disorder.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, June 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 13, 2019
OIG: Nursing homes fail to report abuse … Low-dose prednisolone effective for hand OA … Overeating has devastating effects on brain health
Pain and fatigue of osteoarthritis peaks in morning after a poor night’s sleep
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 12, 2019
Pain and fatigue are common companions of adult osteoarthritis, but a bad night’s sleep may further compound the problems, investigators said.
Diets lacking in fruits and vegetables cause millions of cardiovascular deaths
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 12, 2019
Millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke are linked to inadequate fruit and vegetable intake, according to a study funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Hot water therapy boosts function in those with peripheral arterial disease
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 12, 2019
Hot water therapy works just as well as supervised exercise to improve blood flow and functional walking ability in those with peripheral arterial disease, say New Zealand researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, June 13
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 12, 2019
Alzheimer’s vaccine shows promise in study … Vitamin D and estradiol guard against metabolic syndrome … Cause and possible treatment for hardened arteries found … Education, intelligence protect...
Want better asthma outcomes? Make it personal, say investigators
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 11, 2019
Many older adults have difficulty controlling their asthma. But a new study shows that outcomes improve when management is better tailored to individual needs.
Brain drain: Supplements have no effect on brain health, could be harmful
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 11, 2019
Popping a pill doesn’t work; dietary supplements have no effect on brain health, cognitive decline, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, declares a sweeping new report.
Data scientists map the world of pneumonia-causing bacterium, pave way for vaccines
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 11, 2019
Scientists have unveiled a world map of the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia, giving the scientific world an unprecedented view of the information needed to predict strains and produce vaccines.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, June 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 11, 2019
Has depression drug esketamine been overhyped? … LDL cholesterol tied to early-onset AD … Undetected diabetes can affect heart and periodontal health