Genetics, air pollution can boost Parkinson’s risk, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 26, 2024
The idea that air pollution can play a role in the development of Parkinson’s disease has been in the news in recent years, and a new study adds to evidence of the association.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, March 5
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 05, 2024
Medicare Part D upped limitations on drugs, coverage … Several factors can predict urinary, fecal incontinence … Alternative pharmacies lack on generic drugs … Flu rising in central states as COVID,...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Feb. 26
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 26, 2024
2023 pharma CEO salaries revealed … Biomarkers can spot changes 20 years prior to Alzheimer’s diagnosis … Headset plays part in physical therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease … Medicare...
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 22
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 22, 2024
Heart damage, COVID-19 lung infection linked … Study finds genetic variants tied to Alzheimer’s disease … Anxiety, depression treatment helps heart disease … FDA OKs Tryvio for high blood pressure
New epigenetic ‘clocks’ seek to better identify causes of aging
By
John Roszkowski
Feb 16, 2024
Massachusetts researchers have developed new epigenetic clocks designed to more accurately predict how people age and to gauge the effectiveness of aging interventions to increase longevity.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Jan. 19
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 19, 2024
Large-scale study of those of African descent spots genetic variants tied to glaucoma … Brain stimulation kept quality of life stable after 5 years in people with Alzheimer’s … Insurers must apply...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Feb. 5
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 05, 2024
Dementia was rare in ancient times … 4 US sites join Parkinson’s disease genetics study… Risvodetinib phase 1 results for Parkinson’s promising … Disparities have a say in stroke recovery …...
Newer diabetes drugs considered low-value options, updated guideline finds
By
Donna Shryer
Apr 22, 2024
The quest for effective treatments to treat diabetes has taken a turn with new drugs in the spotlight. In response, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recently released an updated clinical guideline...
Diabetes, pollution and alcohol are biggest risk factors for dementia, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Apr 01, 2024
Diabetes, air pollution and alcohol consumption were found to be top risk factors for dementia, according to a UK study.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, April 2
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 02, 2024
Flu, COVID, RSV levels declining in US … Heart pumps linked to injuries, death … Mutation could give some people protection from Alzheimer’s even if they have gene tied to it … Older adults with...