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
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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
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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, July 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 22, 2019
Plant-based diet may lower type 2 diabetes risk … Intranasal insulin may slow dementia … Multi-year trial shows PPIs largely safe … Breaking neuropathy news: FDA approves first Lyrica generics
Clinical Briefs for Monday, March 9
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 08, 2020
Cognitive screening recommended for older adults in orthopedic rehab … Prioritize senior living residents in COVID-19-related funding: ASHA … Asthma drug Singulair and generic to get ‘black...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, April 20
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 19, 2023
FDA advisers recommend approval of combo antibiotic for bacterial pneumonia … GSK’s antibiotic drug to treat uncomplicated UTIs meets key goals … Bad medical news prompts patients to choose brand...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, March 5
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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 Thursday, January 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 01, 2020
First generics of blood thinner Eliquis approved… FDA receives $91 million funding increase for 2020 … Few pharmacies provide antibiotic disposal instructions, survey shows
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, August 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 06, 2020
Proposed 9% cuts to therapy ‘potentially devastating’ … Medicare Part D favors generic drugs, say investigators … Novavax finds promising results in coronavirus vaccine trials … Bisphosphonates...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, April 13
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2020
More than 2,200 COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes … Lack of data, testing puts residents at risk of coronavirus: provider survey … More evidence found that ultrasound can aid in delivering future Alzheimer’s...