The gene mutation that explains asymptomatic COVID-19 … New discovery sheds light on familial Parkinson’s disease … Parkinson’s can go incognito more than a decade before symptoms
Loneliness linked to Parkinson’s disease development, researchers say
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 03, 2023
A new study has linked loneliness to an increased risk for being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The link was seen across different demographic groups, and it also existed despite risk factors like...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Aug. 10
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 10, 2023
Aspen gets FDA approval for Parkinson’s stem cell therapy … Experts not quite sure how significant disease burden of RSV is in older adults … Number of geriatric specialists not keeping pace with...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Sept. 29
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Kristen Fischer
Sep 29, 2023
Researchers pinpoint how gene expression changes in Alzheimer’s … Nasal spray eases rapid heartbeat in trial … Study shows how COVID-19 raises stroke, heart attack risk … Older adults feel heat...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Nov. 16
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Kristen Fischer
Nov 16, 2023
Study links military service with Alzheimer’s disease … Drug could “switch” memory protein in brain …Gene therapy for osteoarthritis looks good in trial … Nurses still need better support,...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 9
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Kristen Fischer
Jan 09, 2024
Weight loss surgery could slow cognitive decline, study finds … Gene discovery has potential to prevent hearing loss … Mobile app use could reduce tinnitus … Florida gets FDA approval to import cheaper...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Aug. 25
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 25, 2023
No change in prescribing rates for dental-related antibiotics … Spotting adenine in urine could signal kidney failure in people with diabetes … Gene variant that boosts Parkinson’s risk found in...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Jan. 26
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Kristen Fischer
Jan 26, 2024
Exam can spot glaucoma risk in primary angle-closure suspect patients … Heart organization announces $7.8M for “food is medicine” research … Researchers eye gene in heart failure that may guide...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Oct. 2
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 02, 2023
COVID-19, RSV vaccine hesitancy concerns infectious disease experts … HHS invests $104 million in antibiotic resistance initiative … People with these neurons may thwart cognitive decline … Dietary...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Sept. 1
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 01, 2023
Gene seems to protect some from Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s … Sweating, seizure activity common day before heart attack … SSRIs can up arrhythmia risk in some people … Probiotics improve...