Cognitive differences between young and old shrink with time, research suggests
By
Donna Shryer
May 06, 2024
Three review studies examined how cognitive abilities change as people age, particularly focusing on whether there are differences between older and younger adults and how these differences evolve over...
New hearing guidelines aim to expand detection while promoting treatment, access
By
Kristen Fischer
May 02, 2024
The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) this week published updated guidelines on age-related hearing loss. Among the guidelines: Everyone 50 and up should...
Doctor sounds alarm on quality, efficacy of Alzheimer’s supplement
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 27, 2024
When it was sold as a prescription generic drug, galantamine was labeled accurately and it wasn’t contaminated. But that wasn’t the case when galantamine was sold as an over-the-counter dietary supplement,...
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
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...
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 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 …...