AHA advisory calls for regaining ‘lost ground’ in women’s heart health
May 10, 2022
Key indicators of women’s cardiovascular health are flagging, including blood pressure control, weight management and diabetes, AHA advisers say.
Scientists publish findings on what constitutes a ‘longevity’ diet
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 10, 2022
A century’s-worth of studies have helped researchers define a diet to help extend the life span. Adjustments should be made for older adults, they say.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, May 10
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 10, 2022
Arizona to invest $6.5 million in LTC nursing and caregiver training … HHS’s Indian Health Service allocates funding to tackle Alzheimer’s disease … Symptoms of coronary disease may strike early...
MA enrollees with dementia report poor quality of care: study
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 09, 2022
Medicare Advantage plans will be more incentivized to address gaps in care if consumer care assessments include more input from enrollees with dementia, investigators say.
Fourth COVID shot cuts risk of dire illness in seniors, real-world study finds
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 09, 2022
A fourth mRNA shot offers at least six weeks of steady protection against severe disease, a large new study from Israel reveals.
Common measure of mortality also predicts cancer survival in seniors
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 09, 2022
The Charlson Comorbidity Index accurately predicts morbidity in elderly patients with cancer, a new investigation has found.
Clinical briefs for Monday, May 9
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 09, 2022
Vaccine shortage may ensue if feds encourage 2nd booster by September: report … FDA sets limits on J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to rare clotting issue … Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s found well before diagnosis,...
CDC: New SNF data show COVID-19 booster improves omicron protection
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 06, 2022
Data from thousands of U.S. skilled nursing facilities show that a COVID-19 booster shot is more protective against omicron than an initial series alone, investigators say.
FDA: First-of-its-kind diagnostic test for Alzheimer’s gets green light
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 06, 2022
The same-day test provides the same information as standard PET scans when diagnosing Alzheimer’s, the agency said.
Parkinson’s Foundation expands free, at-home genetic testing initiative
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 06, 2022
The organization is making an effort to connect a broader and more diverse set of candidates to clinical trials.