Environment may play a big role in Alzheimer’s risk, twins study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 21, 2021
The risk of developing Alzheimer’s-associated brain plaques is only partly due to heredity, a new study of twins finds. The results suggest a role for modifiable factors as well, according to investigators.
Generic for Viagra holds promise as Alzheimer’s disease treatment, Cleveland Clinic researchers say
Dec 08, 2021
Users of sildenafil are 69% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than their peers who do not use the drug, investigators report. A clinical trial to confirm its benefits for Alzheimer’s patients...
Two years into pandemic, we’re better prepared to fight off virus variants
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 02, 2021
Despite the threat of the quickly spreading and highly mutated omicron coronavirus variant — which has just landed in the U.S. — we are safer than we were before the pandemic, some experts say.
Feds gauging threat to vaccine, test and treatment efficacy in face of omicron variant
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 01, 2021
The United States is prepared to address any potential threat to the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments posed by the new variant, according to the White House and federal health officials.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 1
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 01, 2021
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody drug may be less effective against omicron, drugmaker says … Pandemic taking toll on healthcare workers’ sleep patterns … Ambulance staffing shortage frustrating nursing...
CDC advises COVID boosters for all adults, citing worrisome omicron variant
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 30, 2021
The new recommendation comes amid rising concerns about the omicron coronavirus variant — yet another reason to get an additional vaccine dose, health officials say.
Enrichment activities activate genes that help seniors resist cognitive decline
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 08, 2021
Spending time on intellectually stimulating activities appears to activate a gene family known as MEF2, which controls a genetic program in the brain that promotes resistance to cognitive decline. That’s...
J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine 74 percent effective, real-world study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 04, 2021
Data from more than 8,800 vaccinated Mayo Clinic patients has found that a single dose of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine reduces hospitalization in the face of widely circulating gene variants.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Sept. 30
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2021
Eli Lilly cuts its generic insulin price by another 40% for Medicare Part D, other beneficiaries … Federal district court judge upholds Ohio provider’s vaccine mandate … $33M awarded to determine...
Donepezil may help preserve muscle cell functioning in Alzheimer’s
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 28, 2021
People with early Alzheimer’s who are treated with the drug donepezil maintain mitochondrial function in their muscles when compared to their untreated peers, researchers report.