Ischemic stroke survival rate improving, but racial disparities exist
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 16, 2024
Americans are more likely to survive strokes today compared to the past, but Blacks are more likely than whites to die within five years after a particular stroke event, according to a new report based...
High-intensity exercise enhances brain function in older adults
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 16, 2024
High-intensity interval exercise can significantly enhance brain function in older adults for up to five years, a new study finds. Though the study evaluated exercises with less intensity such as walking...
Study eyes link between sleep, cognitive decline in older women
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 16, 2024
A new study will look at how sleep affects the development of dementia. Sleep problems, which are common in dementia, are often thought to be an outcome of the disease, but recent evidence indicates sleep...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, July 17
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 16, 2024
Frequent bowel movements linked to better health, study finds … Report: Breast cancer hormone therapy, lower dementia risk linked … Blood test may show glaucoma treatment outcomes, study finds …...
Study: Sicker type 2 diabetics using less medications, but some still struggle with poor glucose control
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 15, 2024
Older adults with type 2 diabetes and multiple chronic conditions are using less high-risk medications to manage their diabetes, but 1 in 6 of them still didn’t have solid glycemic control, according...
Shifting medication management to family caregivers comes with challenges, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 15, 2024
People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia, as well as their family caregivers, lean toward keeping those caregivers from managing medications until safety is a concern, a new study shows.
Peripheral neuropathy linked to slow gait speed, lower extremity function among older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 15, 2024
A new study found that peripheral neuropathy is linked to slow gait and impaired lower extremity performance in older adults with and without diabetes.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, June 16
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 15, 2024
Opinion: Medicare drug pricing rules will delay access to drugs … Study: JAK inhibitors linked to lower age-related macular degeneration risk … This is how sleep affects dementia risk … Geriatric...
Study finds racial disparities in end-of-life hospital care
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Donna Shryer
Jul 14, 2024
Black patients are less likely than non-Hispanic whites to receive documented end-of-life care during their final hospital stays, according to a new study of New York State hospitals. Racial disparities...
FDA clears nasal spray for moderate Alzheimer’s disease in first patient
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Donna Shryer
Jul 14, 2024
Two recent developments in Alzheimer’s disease research offer new hope for patients and their families. Among these, in June, Tiziana Life Sciences received Food and Drug Administration clearance...