Weight loss counseling, low carb diet improves diabetes outcomes … Hospitalizations may hasten cognitive decline in the elderly … Psychotherapy for depression may be cost-effective over time … Heavy...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, November 4
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 02, 2019
Mental health relapse more likely when switching antipsychotics … CDC: Prevalence of diabetes has plateaued in seniors since 2012 … Experts propose new healthcare framework to help aging populations...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, November 1
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 31, 2019
Thinking and memory test predictor of skills over a lifespan … 2011 to 2017 saw increase in U.S. heart disease deaths … Retina changes offer glimpse into body’s heart health … Significant racial...
Artificial intelligence outperforms clinicians on decision of where to send post-operative patients,...
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 31, 2019
Artificial intelligence (AI) won the battle between man versus machine after a pilot study found that the technology outperformed clinicians in triaging post-operative patients for intensive care.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, October 31
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 30, 2019
Alzheimer’s subtypes could affect future treatments: Mayo Clinic … Number of Americans with dementia to double in 20 years … European in-home project will test robots for the elderly … Can...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, October 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 29, 2019
Scientists identify critical window for treating Alzheimer’s … First-line blood pressure treatments not as effective as thiazide diuretics … Early retirement can accelerate cognitive decline...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, October 29
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 28, 2019
New antiviral drug effectively treats influenza infection … Biogen’s drug news could ‘open the floodgates’ for Alzheimer’s drugs: STAT … Oscillating vest keeps COPD sufferers out of hospital...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, October 28
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 26, 2019
Algorithm identifies cancer patients in need of advance care planning … Certified infection preventionists beget better antibiotic stewardship programs … Upcoming flu season may be severe, based on...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, October 25
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 24, 2019
Vitamin D deficiency linked to poor muscle function in seniors … Immune response to influenza is culprit in poor flu outcomes … ‘Whole concept of senior living will change’ if Alzheimer’s drug...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, October 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 23, 2019
Parkour for older adults helps seniors gain confidence, balance … Medical alarms may be inaudible to healthcare workers … Impaired backward walking tied to motor symptoms, fear of falling in early...