Machine learning tracks tremor severity over time in Parkinson’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 30, 2019
Wearable devices that use machine learning can accurately detect and rate Parkinson’s disease tremors outside the clinical setting.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, October 31
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 30, 2019
Alzheimer’s subtypes could affect future treatments: Mayo Clinic … Number of Americans with dementia to double in 20 years … European in-home project will test robots for the elderly … Can...
Encouraged seniors more likely to seek mental health assistance
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 29, 2019
More than 40% of seniors with chronic disease are unlikely to seek mental health support, but a first visit reduces such reluctance, say researchers.
Virtual casino study reveals why some Parkinson’s meds cause addictive behaviors
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 29, 2019
A new study has uncovered a reason why some people taking some medications for Parkinson’s disease develop harmful addictive behaviors.
Many views on aging based on misconceptions, survey finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 29, 2019
The care of older adults is mired in misinformation, according to a new survey by WebMD and The John A. Hartford Foundation.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, October 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 29, 2019
Scientists identify critical window for treating Alzheimer’s … First-line blood pressure treatments not as effective as thiazide diuretics … Early retirement can accelerate cognitive decline...
Gait disorders are an early sign of cognitive impairment
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 28, 2019
Gait changes – especially slowed gait – are an early marker of dementia and should factor into routine cognitive function testing, say scientists.
Trans fats linked to significantly greater dementia risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 28, 2019
Dietary trans fat is associated with an increased risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to new findings from Japan.
An avocado per day may keep ‘bad’ cholesterol away
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 28, 2019
Eating one avocado per day may help lower levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol, according to Penn State University researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, October 29
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 28, 2019
New antiviral drug effectively treats influenza infection … Biogen’s drug news could ‘open the floodgates’ for Alzheimer’s drugs: STAT … Oscillating vest keeps COPD sufferers out of hospital...