High-dose, two-drug combo fights bone loss, fracture in osteoporosis
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 29, 2019
A combination of two osteoporosis drugs, one at high dose, significantly increases bone mineral density in high-risk osteoporosis sufferers.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, November 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 26, 2019
Lung cancer treatment should not be withheld for seniors aged 90+ … Poor hand hygiene may be biggest transmitter of superbug E.coli … Apple Watch electrocardiogram may help diagnose heart attack …...
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 5
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 05, 2021
B117 variant of SARS-CoV-2 up to 90% more transmissible; UK experts urge vigilance … Early evidence suggests smoking cessation drug may treat Parkinson’s … Scream, not swab: Dutch inventor hopes...
Scientists predict new virus strain will worsen U.S. infection spike
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 15, 2021
Scientists are raising concerns that new genetic strains of SARS-CoV-2 will spark renewed outbreaks in the United States at a time when cases are already spiking.
Loneliness linked to Parkinson’s disease development, researchers say
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 03, 2023
A new study has linked loneliness to an increased risk for being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The link was seen across different demographic groups, and it also existed despite risk factors like...
Scientists publish findings on what constitutes a ‘longevity’ diet
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 10, 2022
A century’s-worth of studies have helped researchers define a diet to help extend the life span. Adjustments should be made for older adults, they say.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, February 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 11, 2020
EMR records may be enough to predict dementia risk: study … New bill seeks additional oversight of Medicare hospice providers … Build-up of brain proteins affects genes in Alzheimer’s disease...
Secondary analysis gives blood thinner apixaban nod over warfarin
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 24, 2020
Apixaban (Eliquis) may present fewer risks for stroke patients than warfarin, the study found. Meanwhile, anticoagulant use has risen in nursing homes.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, April 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 13, 2020
Gene variant staves off Alzheimer’s in some people, scientists find … Virtual training keeps assisted living med-techs certified during pandemic … Tips for contact lens and glasses-wearers during...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, April 3
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 02, 2020
Phone-based therapy beneficial for depression in Parkinson’s disease … Sending COVID-19-positive residents to hospital may be wrong ‘knee-jerk’ reaction … CDC releases COVID-19 infection...