Study: Telemedicine visits effective for patients mulling surgery
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John Roszkowski
Jan 23, 2023
A new study by Vanderbilt University researchers suggests that use of telemedicine (also known as telehealth) may be just as effective for shared decision-making and communications between patients and...
Hypertension drug does not pose health risks, study finds
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John Roszkowski
Oct 13, 2023
New research suggests that a drug commonly used to treat hypertension is not dangerous, despite the concerns of some clinicians and researchers about potential health risks.
New leadless pacemaker could be available for patients this year
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John Roszkowski
May 23, 2023
A new leadless dual-chamber pacemaker for patients with heart issues could be available later this year, according to new research published last week and funded by Abbott Medical.
Complex medication regimens may be risky for dementia patients at home, study finds
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John Roszkowski
Mar 26, 2024
Complex medication regimens may be risky and burdensome for community-dwelling older adults suffering from dementia or mild cognitive impairment. Providers should look for ways to reduce overprescribing...
Researchers receive $47M grant to study Alzheimer’s disease
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John Roszkowski
Sep 26, 2022
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have been awarded a $47 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to develop animal models to study the biology behind Alzheimer’s disease.
Post-acute rehab at SNFs did not improve seniors’ physical function, study finds
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John Roszkowski
Sep 18, 2023
Older residents, with or without dementia, who underwent physical rehabilitation at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) following hospital discharge did not experience significant improvement in their physical...
Study seeks to shed light on COVID-19’s impact on the brain
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John Roszkowski
Sep 23, 2022
A global consortium of researchers is seeking to uncover the short-term and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the brain to assess whether it can lead to cognitive impairments later in life such as Alzheimer’s...