Drug class provides cardiovascular protection for all with type 2 diabetes … Timing of first flu virus exposure sets immunity for life … Resetting our internal clocks might help control diabetes …...
Suvorexant may help those with Alzheimer’s ease insomnia
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2020
Sold as Belsomra, the drug improves total sleep time without affecting cognitive or psychomotor functioning, a recent trial shows.
Quitting smoking reverses lung cell damage: study
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2020
Quitting appears to reawaken healthy cells, triggering airways to regrow a new lining – even in lifelong smokers.
Eat your veggies: Flavonol-containing foods may reduce dementia risk
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2020
The antioxidant, found in fruit, vegetables and in tea, is linked to 48% lower odds of dementia, a study finds.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, January 31
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2020
U.S. life expectancy goes up for the first time since 2014 … FDA to review skin patch therapy for Alzheimer’s … U.S. outperforms peers in flu vaccination among seniors, underperforms in other healthcare...
Can weighted vests replace strength training for bariatric residents?
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 29, 2020
Wearing a weighted vest may help older adults prevent bone loss when participating in an obesity weight-loss program.
Work environment tied to rushed, missed care tasks in nursing homes
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 29, 2020
In-person surveys of more than 4,000 care aides found high levels of missed and rushed essential care in 93 Canadian eldercare facilities.
More muscle mass associated with lower heart disease risk in older adults
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 29, 2020
Older adults with more skeletal muscle mass have lower long-term odds of cardiovascular disease, a recent study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 29, 2020
Residents report improved health with weekly smartphone interaction … Lithium may halt Alzheimer’s disease progression, researchers claim … Some residents receive fewer prescriptions due to lack...
Technology boosts rehab participation, outcomes among residents with dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 29, 2020
Post-acute therapy using an interactive touchscreen system engaged residents with dementia and improved outcomes in a new study.