Lowered cholesterol levels tied to nerve damage in T2DM … PharmD specialist shares insight on clinical quality outcomes … One-in-four cancer survivors faces financial hardship due to medical costs
Pfizer finds itself playing defense after shelving a promising Alzheimer’s treatment
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 06, 2019
A large pharmaceutical company has come under fire, following reports that it failed to pursue a promising Alzheimer’s disease treatment.
Robot wellness coach links patients with providers while easing isolation
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 06, 2019
A robot helps chronic disease patients better manage their treatment plan and feel less alone while doing so.
Ouch! Half of gout patients with regular flares don’t take allopurinol, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 06, 2019
Urate-lowering drugs are known to be an effective therapy for gout. Yet only half of patients who suffered regular flares reported taking allopurinol, a study says.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, June 7
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 06, 2019
AHA releases scientific statement on diabetes and heart failure … Early advance care planning benefits dying patients … Walking speed linked with blood cancer outcomes in older people
Risky business: Over time, certain heartburn drugs may pose a serious health risk to seniors
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 05, 2019
A new study ties long-term use of certain heartburn drugs to fatal illnesses. And seniors may be especially at risk, according to researchers.
A spotty sleep schedule may raise the risk of metabolic disease; each hour can make a difference
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 05, 2019
Ben Franklin’s early-to-bed sleep prescription may have helped him prevent the onset of metabolic disease – but only if his schedule didn’t vary much, suggest the results of a new study.
Seniors who reside in areas with high pollution levels face higher arterial disease risk, study says
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 05, 2019
Atherosclerosis and long-term exposure to air pollution may go hand-in-hand, according to a new study.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, June 6
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 05, 2019
Headset and mobile app treat depression … Research into Alzheimer’s diagnostics to get $50 million boost … New law mandates vegan meals for nursing home residents
Program designed to correct balance and improve strength can significantly minimize the risk of repeated...
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 04, 2019
Once an older adult falls, chances of a repeat incident double. A program to correct poor balance and rebuild strength may significantly reduce the risk.