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...
Clinical briefs for Wed., Sept. 13
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Kristen Fischer
Sep 13, 2023
Racial disparities emerge in people with frontotemporal dementia … Docs find success with new treatments for persistent C. difficile … Inverse vaccine looks good so far to reverse MS, type 1 diabetes...
New guidance for treating hypoglycemia in long-term care stresses understanding of glucagon
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 21, 2023
There’s some new guidance on treating hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, in long-term care communities. It’s specifically geared for healthcare workers, though anyone who is a caregiver for someone...
Researchers spot whose cognitive ability may shift during dementia trials
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Kristen Fischer
Jan 17, 2024
People who changed cognitive status from impaired to normal during clinical trials tend to be younger, have better cognition and be negative for amyloid biomarkers, according to a new study.
Study: Exercise can delay symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2023
A new study indicates that resistance-based exercise can be preventive for Alzheimer’s disease — or at least delay symptoms of it. While the Frontiers in Neuroscience study was conducted in mice, it...
Older adults with ADHD are at greater risk for car crashes, data shows
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 06, 2023
Older adults who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a 74% higher risk of car crashes compared to their peers who don’t have the disorder. They also have a higher risk for hard-braking...
Adult ADHD tied to dementia risk, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 20, 2023
Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are almost three times more likely to develop dementia compared to their peers, a new study suggests. Taking medication could help, as there...
Study: Meditation supports well-being among those 60-plus
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Kristen Fischer
Dec 04, 2023
Meditation can improve the well-being of older adults, according to findings published in PLOS ONE on Friday.
New blood test can spot Parkinson’s disease earlier, study shows
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 31, 2023
Researchers from Duke Health say they developed a blood test that can detect Parkinson’s disease, which could mean being able to diagnose the disease before damage to the nervous system gets worse. The...
Cognitive-boost tai chi beats out stretching, standard tai chi in older adults with MCI
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 31, 2023
Cognitively enhanced tai chi worked better to improve cognitive ability compared to standard tai chi and stretching in people who had concerns about their memory and those experiencing mild cognitive impairment,...