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 Thursday, April 20
By
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
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...
Genetic risk of teeth and gum problems tied to declining brain health
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 06, 2023
A study of brain MRIs found 43% higher microstructural damage scores in adults who are genetically prone to poor oral health.
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