Metabolic syndrome associated with blood clot recurrence … Rural patients more likely to remain longer in post-acute care … Nurses — again — ranked as the most ethical, honest … Discovery: Drug-like...
Brain injury risk spikes when Alzheimer’s patients are treated with antipsychotics
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
Antipsychotics are associated with greater odds of head injury and traumatic brain injury, according to a new Finnish study.
Nomination deadline extended for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
Got a lot on your plate? We get it. The deadline to submit nominations has been extended to Wednesday, Jan. 15.
New osteoarthritis guidelines emphasize self-management
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
The updated guidelines, released Wednesday, advocate for patient self-management programs, with many featuring exercise.
Active lifestyle may slow inherited frontotemporal dementia
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
A lifestyle that’s physically and mentally active may help slow the progression of inherited frontotemporal dementia, according to an ongoing study.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 9
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
Teva to pay $54 million to settle False Claims Act lawsuit involving Parkinson’s drug … Non-antibiotic wound gel treats and prevents infections … Company licenses voice biomarkers for Alzheimer’s...
Residents with Alzheimer’s prefer emotionally meaningful pursuits, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
Residents with Alzheimer’s disease prefer emotionally meaningful, familiar pursuits over task-oriented activities, a new study finds.
Intensive blood pressure control benefits adults ages 80 and older
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
The benefits of intensive blood pressure control outweigh the risks for adults over age 80, finds a new study.
Severe hypoglycemia tied to cognitive decline in seniors with type 1 diabetes
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
Adults with type 1 diabetes are living longer, and understanding the role of this common side effect on brain health is crucial, say researchers.
Today is the day! Nominations due for McKnight’s Women of Distinction award
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
Nominations for the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards are due by midnight tonight.