Study: Healthy lifestyle factors can lower dementia risk
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 25, 2024
A study published Jan. 10 in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that people who stick to at least some of the six lifestyle factors that support brain health can lower their risk for dementia.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Jan. 25
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 25, 2024
Shorter antibiotic course doesn’t work better than usual care for ventilator-linked pneumonia … Toilet lid up, down doesn’t stop spread of viruses, study finds … HealthPRO Heritage to offer SilverSneakers...
Study: Walking woes up seniors’ fracture risk
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 24, 2024
A study found there is a notable link between older adults who have trouble walking and being at risk for fracture. The authors also found that the risk for fracture can increase depending on the trouble...
Blood test accurate, consistent at spotting Alzheimer’s, dementia-linked proteins
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 24, 2024
A new blood test that can spot amyloid and tau in the brain should be on the market soon. The test worked well to accurately and consistently identify accumulations of the proteins implicated in Alzheimer’s...
Mindfulness training helped older adults lower depression, improve sleep
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 24, 2024
Mindfulness-based stress reduction can help lower depression while boosting sleep quality and emotional regulation in older adults, a new study finds.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Jan. 24
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 24, 2024
Trial links H. pylori to dementia … Wearable blood pressure monitor shows promise … Model aims to reduce inappropriate drug prescriptions in older adults … Visual symptoms could be early Alzheimer’s...
Older adults leave home for healthcare around 3 weeks a year
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 23, 2024
Older adults receive healthcare outside of their homes an average total of three weeks a year (or 20.7 days), according to a study published Monday in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Study tests adverse drug events in older adults using electronic health record tool
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 23, 2024
A recently developed electronic health record tool that adjusts medication doses for older adults specifically lowered adverse drug events, a new report showed.
Report: Monoclonal antibodies for dementia lack clear benefits, show risks
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 23, 2024
Even though amyloid-reducing monoclonal antibodies (MABs) are on the market and some research shows they may treat Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, a new research review found there aren’t clear benefits...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 23
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 23, 2024
Older adults with schizophrenia have fewer adverse events with clozapine than younger folks … Older trauma patients need individualized care to weigh surgery … Primary care docs, urologists team up...