A protein preserves vision in some diabetic patients … Smoking triples deaths from heart disease … Low cholesterol may boost hemorrhagic stroke risk … No more smiley face chart? Startup markets...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, July 3
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 02, 2019
Drug prices surge in 2019 … FDA clarifies need for new heart failure meds … Immune cell suppression reduces stroke damage in mice … Virginia Tech’s universal flu vaccine researchers granted $3...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, June 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 01, 2019
High-dose influenza vaccines reduce hospitalizations, costs … Study looks at psychological impact of macular degeneration … Survey reveals top health worries of older Americans … Diaper sensor detects...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, July 1
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2019
UTIs, other infections may trigger stroke … Deep sleep sound stimulation improves recall … Clinicians ‘see’ patients’ pain using augmented reality … Flu vaccine effectiveness disappoints …...
Technically speaking, you could be a star already
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 28, 2019
With just under a month to go in this year’s entry period for the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards recognition program, it’s time for providers and other stakeholders to get...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, June 28
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2019
Facebook can counter depression, anxiety in adults … Long-term statin use associated with lower glaucoma risk … “Atkins-Style” diet may modestly improve cognition
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, June 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 26, 2019
Independence is top factor in seniors’ hot weather vulnerability … Parkinson’s disease origins could be in the gut … Drug delivery implant may nix need for pills … Discovery may help kick-start...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, June 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 25, 2019
Drug combo may combat deadly candida auris … Alzheimer’s ‘cabal’ thwarted research progress for decades … Can deprescribing drugs reduce dementia risk? … NIH study: Optimal threshold for diagnosing...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, June 25
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 24, 2019
Intervention helps most prediabetic adults remain stable, recover … Poor sleep tied to reduced memory performance … Memory decline is slower in those with cancer
Clinical Briefs for Monday, June 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 23, 2019
Hospital insects carry drug-resistant bacteria … Chemo tied to long-term survivorship in high-risk acute myeloid leukemia … National Institute on Aging report: integrate frailty into aging research...