Trial drug improves vision in age-related macular degeneration
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 16, 2019
Patients with “dry” age-related macular degeneration have shown dramatic eyesight improvements in a phase 2 clinical drug trial.
LeadingAge releases booster shot toolkit for senior living, home care settings
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2021
The kit provides links to sources of support for on-site booster clinic set-up and guidance for administrators who must encourage off-site vaccine access.
Respiratory distress the cause of most post-COVID hospital readmissions
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 25, 2020
Respiratory distress is often the culprit when a patient with COVID-19 returns to the hospital within two weeks of discharge, a study finds. These patients also have relatively high rates of COPD and hypertension.
Vision problems common in Parkinson’s; screening prevents falls, doctors assert
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 13, 2020
Parkinson’s patients carry a heavy burden of eye disease, but treatment can help improve daily function, say researchers.
Blood test for Alzheimer’s may simplify diagnoses, reduce need for invasive tests
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 25, 2019
A blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease may reduce the need for more costly, specialized and invasive diagnostic procedures.
HHS to LTC operators: Step up your booster clinic timelines before year ends
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2021
Long-term care operators should speed up plans to help residents boost their immunity before an expected COVID-19 surge hits, a federal official told virtual town hall attendees Tuesday.
Older adults with negative thinking patterns more likely to report cognitive decline
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 15, 2020
A new study has tied this thought pattern to self-perceived cognitive decline and a higher likelihood of memory complaints.
Premature menopause linked to chronic disease risk after age 60
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2020
Women who reach menopause prematurely are at high risk of developing multiple chronic conditions after age 60, say Australian researchers.
Vaccines slash risk of ‘long COVID’ symptoms by up to 80%: study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2022
Patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are much less likely to report having long-term effects of the disease, investigators report.
Study pinpoints life expectancy in severe dementia
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 01, 2022
Investigators also found six factors tied to shorter life expectancy. This new data may help patients and caregivers to anticipate supportive needs, the researchers say.