FDA approves test that tells viral from bacterial infections
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 11, 2023
A new test takes the guesswork out of figuring out if you have a viral or bacterial infection. And it could mean that people may no longer receive antibiotics if they don’t need them.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, July 11
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 11, 2023
This cheap air monitor can spot COVID-19 variants in 5 minutes … Vitamin D could lower heart attack risk, large study says … Study: Hormone therapy ups risk for dementia, Alzheimer’s
Shifts in cholesterol, triglycerides could raise risk for Alzheimer’s
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2023
Older people with levels of cholesterol and triglycerides that go up and down a lot may be at an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementias compared to people whose levels are steady.
Isolation, loneliness linked to death
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2023
Being socially disconnected from others can have big implications on physical health. A new report that reviewed existing research showed how social isolation and loneliness, specifically, can raise your...
Study: Exercise can delay symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2023
A new study indicates that resistance-based exercise can be preventive for Alzheimer’s disease — or at least delay symptoms of it. While the Frontiers in Neuroscience study was conducted in mice, it...
Clinical briefs for Monday, July 10
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2023
Smartwatch could be useful Parkinson’s detection tool … This is the healthiest state to age in … Doc discusses importance of integrating rehab into primary care … AI can spot drugs...
FDA grants full approval of Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi
By
Liza Berger
Jul 07, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) late Thursday granted full approval of the early Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi (lecanemab), opening up long-awaited broad Medicare coverage of the medication shown to...
Study: Medicare Advantage low on psychiatrists; some areas don’t even offer them
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 07, 2023
Demand is growing for mental health care in older adults, but Medicare Advantage (MA) networks lack enough psychiatrists to help, a new study found.
Lack of sleep may negate benefits of exercise for cognitive health
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 07, 2023
Working out when you’re older can protect against cognitive decline. But if you’re not getting enough sleep, you could reduce the benefits of exercise, a new study found.
Clinical briefs for Friday, July 7
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 07, 2023
Body mass index doesn’t up your risk for dying, study says … Depression after brain injury may trigger its own disease … Metformin users have lower dementia risk