FDA approves new treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections … Study: Motor and cognitive activities work together for older adults with mild cognitive impairment … Meta-cognitive activities...
Newer diabetes drugs considered low-value options, updated guideline finds
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Donna Shryer
Apr 22, 2024
The quest for effective treatments to treat diabetes has taken a turn with new drugs in the spotlight. In response, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recently released an updated clinical guideline...
HIV meds may offer Alzheimer’s shield for seniors
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Donna Shryer
Apr 22, 2024
In the battle against Alzheimer’s disease, a potential medication has emerged from an unexpected corner — HIV treatment. Researchers have uncovered a link between reverse transcriptase (RT) inhibitors,...
Youthful self-perception boosts older adults’ health, study reveals
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Donna Shryer
Apr 22, 2024
In the age-old quest for the fountain of youth, a new study reports that adults between the ages of 50 and 80 who see themselves as looking more youthful may also have a more positive outlook toward the...
Clinical briefs for Monday, April 22
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Donna Shryer
Apr 22, 2024
Clearing the air: Home fuel choices can affect sarcopenia risk … AI predicts cancer therapy outcomes using single-cell data, study finds … Cannabinol offers potential in brain therapies … Revolutionizing...
Study: Chronic pain hastens workforce exit for older workers
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Donna Shryer
Apr 03, 2024
A longitudinal study explored the relationship between musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, such as chronic low back pain, and the risk of earlier retirement among older workers in England. The analysis drew on...
Palliative care screening in ICU may lead to better patient outcome
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Donna Shryer
Apr 03, 2024
In the intensive care unit, every second counts when treating critically ill patients. But among the cutting-edge technologies, there is rarely any sort of defined process to swiftly identify patients...
Many older patients in acute care have improper dosing of blood thinners, study finds
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Donna Shryer
Apr 03, 2024
A first-of-its-kind exploratory study finds that over half of frail, older patients admitted to the hospital for acute illness and are on a blood thinner from the direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) class...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, April 3
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Donna Shryer
Apr 03, 2024
Simpler smoking history evaluation to improve cancers detected … AI beats physicians on clinical reasoning …Majority of patients with heart disease consume too much sodium … A spray of water helps...
Older adults with diabetes need close monitoring if using preventive aspirin for CVD risk: study
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Donna Shryer
Jun 22, 2021
A new study suggests a strong need for healthcare providers to discuss aspirin use with older patients and to review with them all of the risks and benefits of continuing aspirin treatment for cardiovascular...