Smart brain stimulators: Next-gen Parkinson’s disease therapy … Model predicts risk of low blood sugar in diabetes patients … Neuroimaging added to POINTER Alzheimer’s study
Clinical Briefs for Monday, July 29
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 28, 2019
Experts call for large-scale macular degeneration research … Genetic risk not a factor in dietary interventions for type 2 diabetes … Older adults are not meeting HHS activity guidelines … Clues...
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.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, July 26
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 25, 2019
Hydration sensor could improve dialysis … Regional disparities found in filling high-intensity statin prescriptions … CDC updates measles control recommendations for healthcare settings
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, July 25
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 24, 2019
High rate of pressure ulcers, infections in residents discharged to SNFs from hospitals … Aggressive blood sugar lowering doesn’t benefit stroke patients … Senate bill would reduce drug costs for...
New rheumatoid arthritis drug works ‘exceptionally’ well in clinical trials
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 23, 2019
In clinical tests, a new drug has succeeded in alleviating rheumatoid arthritis symptoms in patients who had found no relief from traditional therapies.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, July 24
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 23, 2019
New discovery may heal diabetic wounds … Intensive lipid lowering eases acute coronary syndrome in patients aged 75+ … Millions self-prescribe aspirin for heart disease … More evidence knocks safety...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, July 23
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 22, 2019
Plant-based diet may lower type 2 diabetes risk … Intranasal insulin may slow dementia … Multi-year trial shows PPIs largely safe … Breaking neuropathy news: FDA approves first Lyrica generics
Clinical Briefs for Monday, July 22
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2019
Researchers explain muscle loss in menopause … Testosterone replacement therapy can up men’s risk of stroke, heart attack … Ted Cruz bill would speed FDA approval of drugs OK’d in other countries
Clinical Briefs for Friday, July 19
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 18, 2019
Experts call for action: prevent dementia by preventing stroke … FDA approves drug trio for complicated UTI … Diabetes increases heart failure risk more in women than men … Early use of Methotrexate...