COPD triples mortality risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 13, 2019
Cardiopulmonary disease is a particular hazard for people with rheumatoid arthritis, a population-based study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, October 11
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 10, 2019
Research sheds new light on how brain forms, recalls memories … FDA approves Dexcom G6 Pro continuous glucose monitor … Acute respiratory viral illness surveillance possible in long-term care: study...
Non-traumatic tooth loss linked to heart disease
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
Caregivers should be aware that adults who have lost teeth in non-traumatic ways may be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Simple interventions can greatly reduce residents’ falls
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2019
Fatal falls have nearly tripled among older Americans, and experts are calling for stepped-up prevention measures such as these.
A three minute memory test could catch reversible cognitive impairment
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 19, 2019
The American Academy of Neurology is recommending an annual cognitive assessment for everyone over the age of 65.
Vitamin E shows promise in preventing muscle damage after heart attack
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 16, 2019
Vitamin E therapy given before and after lifesaving heart procedures may reduce inflammation and help preserve heart muscle.
Plant-based diet may ease rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2019
Eating plant-based foods may relieve the painful symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a review by doctors who advocate for a meat-free diet.
Weight training gets residents with restricted blood flow back on their feet
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 07, 2019
Weight training can help people with peripheral arterial disease get back on their feet, exercise researchers have found.
Heat-activated wound dressing has potential to heal chronic wounds, pressure sores
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 25, 2019
Biomedical engineers said they have created a new wound dressing that contracts in response to body heat and prevents bacterial growth.
Hearing loss may take ‘enormous’ toll on elders’ quality of life, study says
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2019
Hearing loss is linked to significant mental, physical and social ailments in seniors, especially memory loss, a large new study has found.