Socially isolated seniors at greater risk of disability, death: study
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Amy Novotney
Sep 09, 2021
Socially isolated older adults who enter intensive care units are more likely to die after discharge compared with those who are more connected to family and friends, a Yale University study has found....
Antioxidant drug reverses process responsible for heart attacks and strokes
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Amy Novotney
Sep 09, 2021
An antioxidant drug reverses atherosclerosis and could be used to prevent heart attacks and strokes due to clots, according to a study by researchers at the University of Reading, based in the U.K.
Scientists grow ‘mini brains’ that mimic Parkinson’s disease
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Amy Novotney
Sep 09, 2021
For the first time, scientists have grown tiny brains in laboratory dishes that mirror the major pathological features of Parkinson’s disease. The research offers a new way to learn how the disease progresses...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Sept. 9
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Amy Novotney
Sep 09, 2021
Two in 5 vaccinated seniors still don’t feel comfortable socializing with unvaccinated grandchildren: survey … Chronic kidney disease may be overestimated in seniors … Just 1 in 5 very sick older...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 8
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Amy Novotney
Sep 08, 2021
Pfizer COVID boosters on track for rollout; Moderna may be delayed: Fauci … Topical cream boosts healing for diabetic foot ulcers … Nasal cartilage may help repair knee damage from osteoarthritis …...
Study gives nursing homes optimism about treating UTIs, as well as direction on hospital transfers
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Amy Novotney
Sep 08, 2021
Most urinary tract infections can be treated in place at a skilled nursing facility, but several clinical data points can help guide a nursing home’s transfer decisions, reported researchers at the Indiana...
Stroke patients who take part in a high-intensity, early-start rehabilitation program show greater recovery than those receiving low-intensity rehab, according to an analysis by researchers in London and...
FDA approves pressure wound neurostimulation device
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Amy Novotney
Sep 08, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration has provided 510(k) clearance for Prelivia, a neurostimulation device developed by Rehabtronics that promotes healthy blood circulation and maintains healthy tissue in...
U.S. lawmakers ramp up scrutiny of FDA following agency’s approval of controversial Alzheimer’s drug
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 07, 2021
The FDA is being asked to help explain how Aduhelm (aducanumab) met accelerated approval criteria when so many experts — including internal advisers — have flagged insufficient safety and efficacy...
NAMS updates guidance for managing osteoporosis in older women
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 07, 2021
Lifelong treatment is required to keep osteoporosis under control in post-menopausal women, and hormone therapy is often the best choice to prevent further bone loss, according to the North American Menopause...