Alzheimer’s Association lobbies to expand coverage for new drugs
By
John Roszkowski
Mar 20, 2023
The Alzheimer’s Association is lobbying lawmakers to convince the Biden administration to reconsider a decision not to provide full coverage for new Alzheimer’s drugs which the organization believes...
Study finds drug combo may reduce prostate cancer death
By
John Roszkowski
Mar 20, 2023
Clinical trials of a new combination drug therapy have shown promising results in slowing the spread and reducing deaths from prostate disease.
Study: Mediterranean diet cuts women’s risk of heart disease
By
John Roszkowski
Mar 20, 2023
Women who adhere strictly to a Mediterranean diet may reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease and death by nearly 25%, a new study has found.
Clinical briefs for Monday, March 20
By
John Roszkowski
Mar 20, 2023
Researchers develop wearable sensor to monitor muscle atrophy …. New gene-editing technique reduces vision loss in mice …. Scientists create new tool to predict brain tumor risk … Venous blood clots...
FDA advisers support full approval of Paxlovid for at-risk older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 16, 2023
The antiviral drug Paxlovid should receive full FDA approval to treat COVID-19 in older adults at risk of severe outcomes, the advisers decided in a Thursday vote.
Initial symptoms of dementia predict speed of progression, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 16, 2023
No matter the type of underlying brain changes, the first cognitive symptoms of dementia help predict long-term functional outcomes, researchers report.
Surgeons: Oldest knee replacement patients report superior pain relief
Mar 15, 2023
Patients aged 75 years and older achieve better pain relief and improved quality of life compared with patients younger than 55 years, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 16, 2023
FDA silent on question of spring COVID boosters, as other countries push ahead … COVID vaccine efficacy against BA.4/5 hospital stay fell from 68% to 36% after 4 months: study … Latest omicron variant...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, March 16
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 16, 2023
J&J adds heart warning to its COVID-19 vaccine fact sheet … Under pressure, Novo Nordisk may lower insulin prices up to 75% … Delirium leads to disability in hospitalized seniors: study … Physical...
Floor swabs an early warning sign of COVID-19 outbreaks, researchers say
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 16, 2023
A 14-month program in 10 long-term care facilities has found that floor swabs accurately detect a COVID-19 outbreak days before it is identified by staff members.