Known risk factors don’t explain vast contrasts in cognitive abilities as we age: study
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 12, 2023
At age 54, key factors linked to cognitive abilities — such as education — explained only 38% of the variation in functioning among study participants.
Medicare eligibility comes with increase in tooth loss, Harvard study reveals
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 10, 2023
When patients become eligible for Medicare coverage, restorative dental care immediately falls and tooth loss increases, a new study from Harvard University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital has found.
Genetic risk of teeth and gum problems tied to declining brain health
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 06, 2023
A study of brain MRIs found 43% higher microstructural damage scores in adults who are genetically prone to poor oral health.
Large new study links social isolation to dementia risk
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2023
Compared to other risk factors for dementia such as genetic tendencies, social isolation may be easier to modify, investigators say.
Genesis Healthcare in growth mode as it picks up 38 former ProMedica facilities
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2023
Genesis Healthcare appears to be correcting its long-time slide in the nursing home sector, confirming this week that the company is adding 34 skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania and four in Colorado.
Moderately intense physical activity key to cutting dementia risk: study
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 01, 2023
For each additional 31 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous activity, there is 21% lower risk of dementia for senior women, researchers report.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Jan. 30
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2023
With antibody treatments null, CDC advises vulnerable patients on COVID prevention, treatment … Healthy lifestyle lowers memory decline, even for those with genetic risk … Fewer in U.S. are reporting...
Long-term study links infections to 70 percent higher dementia risk
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 10, 2023
A study with 32 years of followup has linked infections in hospitalized patients to future dementia onset. Urinary tract infections are among those with the strongest link.
New osteoporosis guidance endorses bisphosphonates as initial treatment
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 03, 2023
The American College of Physicians’ new guidelines for treating osteoporosis highlight bisphosphonates and suggest an ideal length of therapy.
U.S. releases Tamiflu doses from national stockpile as demand surges
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2022
The U.S. has opened more access to an influenza antiviral to help clinicians cope with rising demand during the worst flu season in a decade