Social stress may speed immune system aging: study
Jun 27, 2022
Exposure to social stress including trauma and discrimination is associated with signs of accelerated immune system aging, a first-time study has found.
Unique form of dementia is common, may require alternate therapies, experts say
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 15, 2022
Brain changes linked to a recently identified form of dementia may be present in fully 40% of older adults, neurologists say.
Geriatric hospital study reveals workers’ role in COVID outbreaks
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 20, 2022
A new study highlights how gaps in infection control practices may help spread COVID-19 between healthcare workers and patients.
Amyloid-busting drug for early Alzheimer’s fails to stop cognitive decline, long-term study concludes
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 21, 2022
The failure of a more-than-decade-long trial in patients with early-onset Alzheimer’s deals yet another blow to a key treatment theory, observers say.
Vitamin D3 does not reduce fracture risk in healthy older adults: study
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 29, 2022
Results from a large clinical trial do not support the use of vitamin D supplements to reduce fractures in generally healthy men and women, investigators say.
CDC’s new COVID-19 guidance: 10-day quarantine for not-up-to-date residents
Feb 04, 2022
This and other newly revised IPC guidance for nursing homes addresses the increased infection risks associated with the omicron variant, the agency said.