Studies highlight latest Alzheimer’s breakthroughs … Slashing salt can lower blood pressure, study shows … Genetic test could spot genetic high cholesterol … This blood thinner can prevent strokes...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 5
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 05, 2023
Amazon Prime, GoodRx can save millions on generics … Cognitive deficits after COVID-19 linked to clotting proteins … Mushroom component in psilocybin helps depression, study finds … Some airports...
Cognitive decline prevention may start in the gut, study suggests
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 25, 2023
Probiotics could aid in preventing cognitive decline that happens during aging, according to a study released at the American Society for Nutrition conference this week in Boston. The research could make...
Trial for Alzheimer’s drug combo looks encouraging so far
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 11, 2023
A trial evaluating the combination therapy of a drug and an antioxidant shows promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new report.
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,...
Doctor found guilty in $9.5M kickback case that targeted nursing home patients
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Sep 07, 2023
A Chicago-based doctor was convicted by a federal jury in a more than $9.5 million kickback scheme that targeted Medicare and Medicaid patients at nursing homes.
Clinical briefs for Wed, Oct. 4
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 04, 2023
Some injections don’t work for osteoarthritis in hands … Efforts to reduce generic, biosimilar drug prices largely lacking, report finds … Study to gauge lifestyle factors, brain health … Researchers...
Scent waning? This Alzheimer’s gene may be the culprit, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 27, 2023
Sense of smell may be the first to go in people who carry a gene variant that’s linked to the highest risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Aug. 18
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 18, 2023
How antibiotic resistance builds up throughout life … Lasting extreme heat exposure linked to cognitive issues … Why Medicare should cover genetic counseling … How customized, multimodal care can...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Nov. 3
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 03, 2023
Study: Stem cells could reverse osteoarthritis … About 25% of stents aren’t necessary, data shows … Insulin can stay at room temp for months … Could infection control standards get weaker? …...