New PET scan can better spot tau in people with Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 10, 2023
Researchers say that a special digital imaging technique can spot the tau protein and predict cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease better than traditional imaging methods.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, July 20
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 20, 2023
The gene mutation that explains asymptomatic COVID-19 … New discovery sheds light on familial Parkinson’s disease … Parkinson’s can go incognito more than a decade before symptoms
Also in the News for Tuesday, March 26, 2024
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 26, 2024
Court denies nursing home software developer $3.5 million refund … Bipartisan bill would accelerate dementia workforce preparedness … Researchers pinpoint genes, changes related to Alzheimer’s disease
Thanks for the, er, help
By
John O'Connor
Mar 25, 2024
The adage about keeping friends close and enemies closer has been variously attributed. Its relevance for long-term care operators is pretty clear.
Loneliness linked to Parkinson’s disease development, researchers say
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 03, 2023
A new study has linked loneliness to an increased risk for being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The link was seen across different demographic groups, and it also existed despite risk factors like...
Clinical briefs for Monday, March 25
By
John Roszkowski
Mar 25, 2024
Long genes linked to aging … Fat buildup in brain cells may cause Alzheimer’s … Drug shows no benefit for dry age-related macular degeneration in NIH trial … Neurologic disease may be higher for...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, April 2
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 02, 2024
Flu, COVID, RSV levels declining in US … Heart pumps linked to injuries, death … Mutation could give some people protection from Alzheimer’s even if they have gene tied to it … Older adults with...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Aug. 10
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 10, 2023
Aspen gets FDA approval for Parkinson’s stem cell therapy … Experts not quite sure how significant disease burden of RSV is in older adults … Number of geriatric specialists not keeping pace with...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Sept. 29
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 29, 2023
Researchers pinpoint how gene expression changes in Alzheimer’s … Nasal spray eases rapid heartbeat in trial … Study shows how COVID-19 raises stroke, heart attack risk … Older adults feel heat...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Nov. 16
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 16, 2023
Study links military service with Alzheimer’s disease … Drug could “switch” memory protein in brain …Gene therapy for osteoarthritis looks good in trial … Nurses still need better support,...