New variant of COVID-19 reported in more U.S. states … COVID may cause chronic nervous system inflammation (POTS) … Novavax’s coronavirus vaccine heads to final-stage trial … Interpretation of...
Donepezil may help preserve muscle cell functioning in Alzheimer’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 28, 2021
People with early Alzheimer’s who are treated with the drug donepezil maintain mitochondrial function in their muscles when compared to their untreated peers, researchers report.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, October 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 13, 2019
Nuplazid delays relapses in dementia-related psychosis … Tech startups tackle loneliness among seniors … One-time gene therapy treats age-related cause of blindness … Slower walkers have older brains...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2020
First COVID-19 reinfections confirmed in the United States … Improved mobility in frail and elderly adults linked to common gene variant … HHS: States prohibiting point-of-care COVID-19 testing devices...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, August 20
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 20, 2020
Masks, protective gear remain hard to get for small buyers … Major coalition urges catch-up on missed vaccinations due to pandemic … ‘Failed’ Alzheimer’s research should be re-evaluated in light...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, April 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 29, 2020
Multi-cancer blood test detects disease before symptoms show … Rheumatoid arthritis patients unaware of high cardiovascular risks … Alzheimer’s gene culprit triggers early breakdowns in the blood-brain...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, September 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 26, 2019
More stroke survivors should take statins: study … Artificial intelligence helps scientists predict depression outcomes … Inflammation the likely culprit in gene linked to Parkinson’s, Crohn’s...
High-dose, two-drug combo fights bone loss, fracture in osteoporosis
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 29, 2019
A combination of two osteoporosis drugs, one at high dose, significantly increases bone mineral density in high-risk osteoporosis sufferers.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, November 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 26, 2019
Lung cancer treatment should not be withheld for seniors aged 90+ … Poor hand hygiene may be biggest transmitter of superbug E.coli … Apple Watch electrocardiogram may help diagnose heart attack …...
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 5
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 05, 2021
B117 variant of SARS-CoV-2 up to 90% more transmissible; UK experts urge vigilance … Early evidence suggests smoking cessation drug may treat Parkinson’s … Scream, not swab: Dutch inventor hopes...