Two new studies identify potential warning signs of cognitive decline in older adults
By
John Roszkowski
Oct 13, 2023
Older adults who show subtle decline on standard memory and cognitive tests may be at increased risk for developing mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to dementia, according to the results of a new...
Walking at home may yield better outcomes than treadmill exercise for people with peripheral artery disease
By
John Roszkowski
Oct 13, 2023
Home-based walking exercises produced better outcomes for older adults with peripheral artery disease than supervised treadmill exercise, according to a recent analysis of clinical trials.
Hypertension drug does not pose health risks, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Oct 13, 2023
New research suggests that a drug commonly used to treat hypertension is not dangerous, despite the concerns of some clinicians and researchers about potential health risks.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Oct. 13
By
John Roszkowski
Oct 13, 2023
Blood tests for widespread Alzheimer’s diagnosis may be coming … High demand for RSV vaccine leads to shortages … Older Black Americans hit hardest by disability … New medical guidance...
40 percent of older adults have doubts about stopping medications, study says
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 12, 2023
A new survey study sheds light on the attitudes of older adults who disagree with deprescribing recommendations. Nearly half of the people 65 and older who were surveyed said they had doubts about discontinuing...
Registered nurses will see highest hourly rate increase by 2033, data shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 12, 2023
Registered nurses could see the highest increase in pay over the next 10 years compared to other healthcare workers, according to new research.
Dementia risk varies based on race, ethnicity — and so should prevention efforts, study says
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 12, 2023
Some people in minority ethnic groups with modifiable risk factors for dementia have a higher chance of developing the disease compared to white people, a new study finds.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Oct. 12
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 12, 2023
FDA: Watch out for compounded ketamine … Nasal vaccine for COVID-19 worked in trial … Herbal extra Sailuotong improves aspects of MCI … Non-melanoma skin cancer kills more than melanoma
Chlorhexidine lowers infections, antibiotic-resistant germs in trial
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 11, 2023
Nursing homes that use chlorhexidine on the skin and nose can prevent infections and lower the amount of antibiotic resistant organisms in the facilities. The study was published today in the New...
Amyloid scans lower hospital visits — but not ED visits — in those with MCI, dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 11, 2023
A new study finds that using amyloid positron emission tomography scans can slightly reduce hospitalizations in people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia.