Immersive reminiscence therapy a “bright spot” in field of dementia therapy … Antipsychotics, haloperidol, show little benefit for delirium … Modifiable dementia risk factors illuminated in new...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, September 4
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 03, 2019
Aspirin not recommended for people over age 70 … New guidelines endorse lowering LDL cholesterol levels ‘as much as possible’ … ‘Hunger hormone’ linked to memory in Alzheimer’s...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 3
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 02, 2019
Similar odds of dementia-type brain lesions found in heart failure, stroke patients … It’s never too late to start statins for clogged leg arteries … New brain cells play an underappreciated role...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, August 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 29, 2019
Tiny wireless implant monitors healing brain aneurysms … Signature HealthCARE’s new flu vaccine policy will affect all of its residents, employees … Preventing disability in minority elders … New...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, August 29
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 28, 2019
Marriage may stave off dementia … Plant-based protein could extend lifespan … Gout more than doubles risk of kidney failure … High-dose vitamin D doesn’t improve bone health
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, August 28
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 27, 2019
Smartphone device detects norovirus at very low levels … Memory loss, dementia widespread but unstudied among Chinese Americans … New approaches may heal injured nerves … Blocking key protein could...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, August 27
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Aug 26, 2019
Brookdale Senior Living explores use of artificial intelligence … $1.6M grant supports study of antipsychotic drugs and long-term care … Augmented reality glasses could help seniors better navigate...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, August 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 23, 2019
Depression, anxiety linked to opioid use in older women with breast cancer … Psychiatric illnesses common in adults with kidney failure … Stroke patients benefit from observing own hand in video-assisted...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, August 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 22, 2019
Playing online games can improve seniors’ ability to multitask … Insomnia tied to higher risk of heart disease and stroke … Parkinson’s disease fatigue tied to lower diastolic blood pressure …...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, August 22
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 21, 2019
New antibiotic approved to treat bacterial pneumonia … Deep brain stimulation eases Parkinson’s disease symptoms … Ride-hailing services may benefit seniors, if costs allow … Cannabis use,...