Subtle cognitive problems may reveal Alzheimer’s far earlier than thought
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 01, 2020
Amyloid plaques accumulated faster in the brains of people who showed subtle difficulties in memory and learning tests.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 01, 2020
First generics of blood thinner Eliquis approved… FDA receives $91 million funding increase for 2020 … Few pharmacies provide antibiotic disposal instructions, survey shows
For dementia symptom relief, operators might need to lighten up
By
John O'Connor
Dec 22, 2019
Bright lights may be an effective way to reduce numerous dementia symptoms, a new study finds.
Inconsistent prescribing guidelines are the main reason why many people are getting too many opioids to relieve pain,according to a new federal report.
Grassley blames McConnell for holdup on drug pricing measure
By
John O'Connor
Dec 22, 2019
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is being accused of holding up a Republican drug pricing plan by an unlikely source — a fellow Republican.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, Dec. 23
By
John O'Connor
Dec 22, 2019
LSD helpful for Alzheimer’s relief? … Cancer drug shows promise … Chili peppers to reduce heart attacks and strokes?
Operator to install circadian lighting system in new memory care residences
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 20, 2019
Watermark Retirement Communities plans to install True Circadian™ lighting to help alleviate residents’ sundowning symptoms.
Dementia tied to obesity, but no link found to poor diet or inactivity
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 20, 2019
A study has linked midlife obesity to greater dementia risk in older age. But poor diet and inactivity appear to be early symptoms, not risk factors.
Parkinson’s drug levodopa may be causing new problems, say scientists
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 20, 2019
Evidence that first-line Parkinson’s drug levodopa may cause freezing of gait should be addressed, according to a new editorial.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, December 20
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 19, 2019
Alzheimer’s initiative aims to enhance clinical care … FDA proposes rule allowing drugs to be imported from Canada … New Parkinson’s drug meets safety criteria in mid-stage trial … Medicinal...