Antidepressants not tied to long-term boost in quality of life
Apr 20, 2022
No improvement seen in physical or mental health-related quality of life
COVID-19 rapid test makers struggling to meet demand
Jan 21, 2022
However, government’s order for the free test kits is in addition to existing supply and does not interfere with existing orders
USPSTF: Evidence lacking for glaucoma screening in adults
May 24, 2022
The U.S. Preventive Service Task Force concludes that the evidence is currently insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms for screening for glaucoma in asymptomatic adults and for impaired...
Ethical considerations explored for aducanumab in Alzheimer disease
Nov 19, 2021
Grounds insufficient to offer aducanumab for moderate, advanced Alzheimer dementia or patients without biomarker evidence of brain ß-amyloid
Physician knowledge linked to less opioid prescribing in 2015 to 2017
Jul 01, 2021
(HealthDay News) — During 2015 to 2017, physician knowledge was associated with less frequent prescribing of opioids for back pain, according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Network Open....
CDC Director Walensky announces sweeping review of agency
Apr 05, 2022
Revamp would focus on improving the nation’s public health workforce, data modernization, laboratory capacity, rapid response to outbreaks
Vitamin D supplementation no aid to muscle health
Aug 30, 2021
Review finds no beneficial effects on muscle function, strength, or mass
Women report using cannabis to relieve menopause symptoms
Sep 22, 2021
Survey reveals that some women believe cannabis helps with symptoms that overlap with menopause, such as sleep issues and anxiety
Reading clinic visit notes benefits older adults
Aug 26, 2021
Older adults with chronic conditions report reading notes helped them to remember their care plan, medications
Dementia risk score linked to MRI markers of brain atrophy
Aug 26, 2021
Higher scores on Lifestyle for Brain Health index linked to higher volumes of white matter hyperintensities, lower scores for cognitive function