Antidepressant use soars among seniors while depression numbers remain stable
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2019
Mirroring a U.S. trend, antidepressant use is soaring among older Britons. But depression diagnoses remain stable.
Parkinson’s symptoms can be monitored effectively in the home: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2019
Parkinson’s disease symptoms can be monitored electronically while people go about their daily activities, according to a new proof-of-concept study.
Managing care of residents with dementia? There’s an app for that
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2019
A dementia care app for residents and LTC community managers has won top prize in a tech competition sponsored by the NIA.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, October 8
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2019
Skin test designed to detect early Parkinson’s … Oral anticoagulant slows Alzheimer’s progression in mice … Oral capsule delivers injection-only drugs such as insulin
Resident memory loss? It may be depression, not dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
Although symptoms of dementia and depression may seem similar, clinicians should be aware of key differences in order to address each condition properly, experts caution.
Sugary beverages – of all kinds – raise type 2 diabetes risk by 16%
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
All-natural fruit juices and soft drinks have the same effect when daily intake is increased by 4 ounces, say Harvard researchers.
Non-traumatic tooth loss linked to heart disease
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
Caregivers should be aware that adults who have lost teeth in non-traumatic ways may be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, October 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
New publication spotlights care for dementia-related psychosis … Drug has potential to treat heart attacks …. Statins may lower risk of post-stroke cognitive impairment … NIA to spend $73M to...
Communication will help prevent secondary fractures in osteoporosis, report claims
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 03, 2019
Communication is the key to preventing secondary osteoporosis-related fractures, an international coalition asserts.
Secondary fracture prevention could save Medicare billions: report
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 03, 2019
Preventing secondary osteoporotic fractures could save Medicare billions, reports the National Osteoporosis Foundation.