New screening tool may help prevent undiagnosed dementia
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 27, 2020
Seniors with eRADAR scores in the top 5% were more than five times as likely to have unrecognized dementia than those in an overall study population.
Flu more deadly for U.S. seniors than coronavirus, doctors say
Feb 03, 2020
Influenza rarely gets the sort of attention that the coronavirus is getting, even though it kills more Americans each year than any other virus, say doctors.
Got milk? Choose low-fat to add years to life, scientists conclude
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jan 15, 2020
Adults who regularly consume low-fat milk have fewer signs of biological aging than their peers who prefer the full-fat beverage, a study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, August 27
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Aug 26, 2019
Brookdale Senior Living explores use of artificial intelligence … $1.6M grant supports study of antipsychotic drugs and long-term care … Augmented reality glasses could help seniors better navigate...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, August 1
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 31, 2019
Heartburn drugs linked to allergies, especially in 60+ age group … New palliative care model focuses on team approach … Experts comment on growing Candida auris threat … Wearable health monitor uses...