Residents prone to illness caused by poor oral hygiene
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 26, 2019
Nursing facility residents are at increased risk of health problems due to poor oral hygiene, according to a review by dental and medical experts.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, September 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 26, 2019
More stroke survivors should take statins: study … Artificial intelligence helps scientists predict depression outcomes … Inflammation the likely culprit in gene linked to Parkinson’s, Crohn’s...
These breast cancer survivors face reduced heart disease threat
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 25, 2019
A history of regular exercise may provide older breast cancer survivors with greatly needed cardiovascular protection, researchers report.
New strategy for reducing stroke risk: speak up
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 25, 2019
Keeping quiet may be bad for cardiovascular health. A new study has linked inhibited self-expression with plaque buildup in the carotid arteries.
Vitamin D and fish oil impact cancer mortality, heart attack outcomes
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 25, 2019
A nationwide trial of vitamin D and fish oil supplements has shown positive effects on some cancer and heart disease outcomes. But results are mixed.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, September 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 25, 2019
A healthy diet may help prevent kidney disease … Blood pressure and prostate treatment may prevent or slow Parkinson’s … Hormone therapy tied to decreased diabetes biomarkers … Artificial intelligence...
Walking styles help differentiate between two types of dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 24, 2019
People with Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer’s disease do not walk the same way. Their unique walking patterns may aid in diagnosis.
Risks may outweigh benefits of insulin in elderly, ill patients
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 24, 2019
When managing medications for frail elders, clinicians should take a hard look at insulin, say the researchers behind a new study.
Frequent exposure to unhealthy foods impacts spatial memory, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 24, 2019
Eating junk food may cause spatial memory loss that worsens as poor-diet days add up, a recent animal study has found.
Clinical Daily Briefs for Wednesday, September 25
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 24, 2019
Some blood thinners are better for bone health … ‘Exergaming’ on stationary bike eases Parkinson’s motor symptoms … Wearable technology for seniors can call an ambulance … Rideshare use improves...