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 Monday, Sept. 26
By
John Roszkowski
Sep 26, 2022
Study identifies risks for second stroke … Fourth COVID-19 vaccine protects cancer patients …. Genetic predisposition to smoking may worsen stroke recovery
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...
New model predicts five-year Alzheimer dementia risk
Oct 12, 2022
Model includes demographic information, brain imaging test results, and genetic biomarkers
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? …...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Feb. 26
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 26, 2024
2023 pharma CEO salaries revealed … Biomarkers can spot changes 20 years prior to Alzheimer’s diagnosis … Headset plays part in physical therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease … Medicare...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Oct. 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 17, 2022
CDC reports higher-than-normal flu cases, upticks in Southeast and South-Central U.S. … Long COVID found among 29% of survivors, women and severely ill most affected … Biden to sign order aiming to...
First-ever drug can treat ‘bad cholesterol’ that statins miss
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 29, 2023
A new drug called muvalaplin successfully lowers a genetic form of cholesterol that’s linked to higher risks of strokes and heart attacks, according to a new study published Monday in JAMA. It’s the...
Study: Geriatric nurses provide value for older adults in ER
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 14, 2023
It may be possible to give older people better care during emergency room visits while keeping costs down for insurers and hospitals. A recent study revealed that geriatric nurse specialist (GENIE) consults...
Clinical briefs for Friday, July 28
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 28, 2023
Ultra-processed foods, even healthy ones, are a no-no for people with diabetes, study finds … The difference between older, newer whooping cough vaccines … Why step counts matter in heart failure …...