Long genes linked to aging … Fat buildup in brain cells may cause Alzheimer’s … Drug shows no benefit for dry age-related macular degeneration in NIH trial … Neurologic disease may be higher for...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Aug. 10
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 10, 2023
Aspen gets FDA approval for Parkinson’s stem cell therapy … Experts not quite sure how significant disease burden of RSV is in older adults … Number of geriatric specialists not keeping pace with...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, April 2
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 02, 2024
Flu, COVID, RSV levels declining in US … Heart pumps linked to injuries, death … Mutation could give some people protection from Alzheimer’s even if they have gene tied to it … Older adults with...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Nov. 16
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 16, 2023
Study links military service with Alzheimer’s disease … Drug could “switch” memory protein in brain …Gene therapy for osteoarthritis looks good in trial … Nurses still need better support,...
Clinical briefs for Monday, March 20
By
John Roszkowski
Mar 20, 2023
Researchers develop wearable sensor to monitor muscle atrophy …. New gene-editing technique reduces vision loss in mice …. Scientists create new tool to predict brain tumor risk … Venous blood clots...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 23, 2022
Groups ask CMS to look into ‘disturbing’ hospice growth in three states … 42 new Alzheimer’s genes discovered in large international study … High blood pressure linked to neurotic personality...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 9
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 09, 2024
Weight loss surgery could slow cognitive decline, study finds … Gene discovery has potential to prevent hearing loss … Mobile app use could reduce tinnitus … Florida gets FDA approval to import cheaper...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Aug. 25
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 25, 2023
No change in prescribing rates for dental-related antibiotics … Spotting adenine in urine could signal kidney failure in people with diabetes … Gene variant that boosts Parkinson’s risk found in...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Sept. 29
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 29, 2023
Researchers pinpoint how gene expression changes in Alzheimer’s … Nasal spray eases rapid heartbeat in trial … Study shows how COVID-19 raises stroke, heart attack risk … Older adults feel heat...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Jan. 26
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 26, 2024
Exam can spot glaucoma risk in primary angle-closure suspect patients … Heart organization announces $7.8M for “food is medicine” research … Researchers eye gene in heart failure that may guide...