Residents with osteoarthritis more likely to become socially isolated
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 16, 2019
Elders with osteoarthritis are at risk for social isolation, highlighting an unmet need for screening and care, researchers say.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, October 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 16, 2019
Music enhances movement control in Parkinson’s … New clinical overview: Preventing and managing frailty … U.S. Senate hears expert testimony on falls prevention
U.S. Senate committee urged to follow SNFs’ lead in falls prevention
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 16, 2019
Lawmakers should consider changes to Medicare and look to nursing facilities’ experience when addressing fall-related injuries in seniors, says LeadingAge.
Trial drug improves vision in age-related macular degeneration
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 16, 2019
Patients with “dry” age-related macular degeneration have shown dramatic eyesight improvements in a phase 2 clinical drug trial.
Novel eye drops reduce discomfort of dry eye disease, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 15, 2019
Patients with dry eye disease experienced reduced signs and symptoms in response to a new eye drop treatment, an early trial has shown.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, October 16
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 15, 2019
Brain protein that helps maintain chronic pain identified … Steroid injections of hip and knee may damage joints … Sleep apnea linked to blinding eye disease in diabetes
Non-drug options more effective than medication for dementia-related aggression?
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2019
Non-pharmacologic interventions can effectively treat cases of dementia-related aggression and agitation, according to a new analysis.
Large-scale study to test cannabinoid use in Parkinson’s-related psychosis
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2019
A large-scale British trial is set to test whether cannabinoids can effectively treat hallucinations and delusions in Parkinson’s disease.
4 surgeons general call for annual cognitive assessments
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 14, 2019
Calling dementia our No. 1 public health crisis, four former U.S. surgeons general are advocating for annual cognitive assessments.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, October 15
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2019
Steroids used excessively to treat irritable bowel disease … ‘Optical glucometer’ for diabetes management could replace needle sticks … Common bladder drug linked to vision-threatening eye condition