Study identifies risks for second stroke … Fourth COVID-19 vaccine protects cancer patients …. Genetic predisposition to smoking may worsen stroke recovery
Time from infection to COVID symptoms shortens with each new variant, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 24, 2022
The average incubation period of SARS-CoV-2 has gradually shortened, from 5 days to 3.4. Determining incubation periods can help to pinpoint effective patient isolation periods, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Aug. 10
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 10, 2022
Feds: 8 bilked system for $150M, took nursing home residents’ genetic matter … Researchers urge improved emergency care for dementia patients … Over half of infectious diseases aggravated by climate...
Vitamin D3 does not reduce fracture risk in healthy older adults: study
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 29, 2022
Results from a large clinical trial do not support the use of vitamin D supplements to reduce fractures in generally healthy men and women, investigators say.
Geriatric hospital study reveals workers’ role in COVID outbreaks
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 20, 2022
A new study highlights how gaps in infection control practices may help spread COVID-19 between healthcare workers and patients.
Relationship between nutrition and dementia remains elusive, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 06, 2022
After two years of investigation, academic researchers have come to a place that may surprise many close observers: They have found no direct correlation between nutrition and dementia risk.
Social stress may speed immune system aging: study
Jun 27, 2022
Exposure to social stress including trauma and discrimination is associated with signs of accelerated immune system aging, a first-time study has found.
Amyloid-busting drug for early Alzheimer’s fails to stop cognitive decline, long-term study concludes
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 21, 2022
The failure of a more-than-decade-long trial in patients with early-onset Alzheimer’s deals yet another blow to a key treatment theory, observers say.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to dementia in large genetics study
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 17, 2022
In some populations, up to 17% of dementia cases could be prevented if vitamin D levels were raised to recommended levels, investigators theorize.
Unique form of dementia is common, may require alternate therapies, experts say
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 15, 2022
Brain changes linked to a recently identified form of dementia may be present in fully 40% of older adults, neurologists say.