Hypertension-related strokes more likely in white women than men
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 15, 2019
Stroke risk for individuals with rising high blood pressure is nearly twice as high in white women than in white men, new research shows.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, Aug. 16, 2019
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 15, 2019
Aerobic exercise improves mobility in post-stroke patients … Smart bandages will help monitor wound healing … Late-life blood pressure patterns may impact dementia risks
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, Aug. 15
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 14, 2019
Nutrition score predicts death in seniors with coronary artery disease … Warm bath 1 to 2 hours before bed improves sleep … Fatty diet and gut bacteria tied to insulin resistance
FDA approves non-salt drug for iron-deficient adults
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 14, 2019
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved oral ferric maltol to treat iron deficiency in adults.
UTI discovery could trigger new treatment
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 14, 2019
mproved treatment for recurring urinary tract infections could be on the horizon thanks to new research findings from a University of Queensland and University of Utah study.
Aggressive blood pressure therapy may cut dementia risk
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 14, 2019
Intensively controlling a person’s blood pressure is more effective at slowing the buildup of white matter lesions in the brain than standard high blood pressure treatment, a new imaging study shows.
Drugs used to treat atrial fibrillation may increase fall risks
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 13, 2019
Medications used to control heart rate and rhythms in individuals with atrial fibrillation may raise the risk for fainting and falls, especially in the elderly, researchers say.
Invasive limb procedures can be avoided in people with poor blood flow and related ulcers
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 13, 2019
Accurate noninvasive limb perfusion assessment is vital for prompt diagnosis and prevention of unnecessary invasive procedures for patients with inadequate blood flow and related ulcers. That’s according...
Drones, smartphones and sensors aid fall interventions, first aid
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 13, 2019
Fall prevention and intervention are going high tech. A platform of drones, smartphones and sensors show promise for remotely monitoring the elderly and identifying heart rate and temperature shifts that...
Clinical News for Wednesday, Aug. 14
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 13, 2019
Excessive napping can be early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease … Low vitamin D linked to falls in Parkinson’s patients … Flu vaccine tied to better outcomes in elderly ICU survivors