FDA advisers recommend approval of combo antibiotic for bacterial pneumonia … GSK’s antibiotic drug to treat uncomplicated UTIs meets key goals … Bad medical news prompts patients to choose brand...
Genetic risk of teeth and gum problems tied to declining brain health
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 06, 2023
A study of brain MRIs found 43% higher microstructural damage scores in adults who are genetically prone to poor oral health.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Oct. 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 17, 2022
CDC reports higher-than-normal flu cases, upticks in Southeast and South-Central U.S. … Long COVID found among 29% of survivors, women and severely ill most affected … Biden to sign order aiming to...
U.S. releases Tamiflu doses from national stockpile as demand surges
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2022
The U.S. has opened more access to an influenza antiviral to help clinicians cope with rising demand during the worst flu season in a decade
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, June 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 06, 2023
As Medicaid disenrollments surge, concerns about nursing home residents persist… Social disadvantages and symptoms of depression tied to premature aging … Study results suggest new dietary advice for...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Aug. 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 10, 2022
Feds: 8 bilked system for $150M, took nursing home residents’ genetic matter … Researchers urge improved emergency care for dementia patients … Over half of infectious diseases aggravated by climate...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Jan. 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2023
With antibody treatments null, CDC advises vulnerable patients on COVID prevention, treatment … Healthy lifestyle lowers memory decline, even for those with genetic risk … Fewer in U.S. are reporting...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, May 9
By
Alicia Lasek
May 09, 2023
Latest CMS actions remove testing rules, keep doors open to visitors … 4 hours of weekly exercise tied to better functional recovery after stroke …NIH identifies ‘large genetic changes’ tied...
Large new study links social isolation to dementia risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2023
Compared to other risk factors for dementia such as genetic tendencies, social isolation may be easier to modify, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Friday, May 19
By
Alicia Lasek
May 19, 2023
‘Medical freedom’ measures ban mask and vaccine mandates … Genetic links for hypertension, high cholesterol and Alzheimer’s may support new drug targets … WHO advisers say COVID-19 vaccines should...