Feds: 8 bilked system for $150M, took nursing home residents’ genetic matter … Researchers urge improved emergency care for dementia patients … Over half of infectious diseases aggravated by climate...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Jan. 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2023
With antibody treatments null, CDC advises vulnerable patients on COVID prevention, treatment … Healthy lifestyle lowers memory decline, even for those with genetic risk … Fewer in U.S. are reporting...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, May 9
By
Alicia Lasek
May 09, 2023
Latest CMS actions remove testing rules, keep doors open to visitors … 4 hours of weekly exercise tied to better functional recovery after stroke …NIH identifies ‘large genetic changes’ tied...
Large new study links social isolation to dementia risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2023
Compared to other risk factors for dementia such as genetic tendencies, social isolation may be easier to modify, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Friday, May 19
By
Alicia Lasek
May 19, 2023
‘Medical freedom’ measures ban mask and vaccine mandates … Genetic links for hypertension, high cholesterol and Alzheimer’s may support new drug targets … WHO advisers say COVID-19 vaccines should...
Working night shift may increase risk for atrial fibrillation
Aug 30, 2021
Risk increased for both current and long-term exposure to night shift work regardless of genetic risk for atrial fibrillation
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, May 16
By
Alicia Lasek
May 15, 2023
Exercise significantly improves quality of life for assisted living residents, studies find … FDA updates boxed warning on all stimulants, citing misuse … Older adults derived more protection from...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Aug. 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 09, 2021
Feds weigh withholding Medicare funding for LTCFs that don’t mandate vaccines … Physicians report 20% increase in burnout, new survey finds … Treatment of tenacious stomach bug that troubles elderly...
Clinical briefs for Monday, June 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 14, 2021
3 FDA advisory panel members resign in wake of controversial approval of new Alzheimer’s drug … U.S. suspends COVID J&J vaccine shipments as backlog builds; extends expiration dates … VoiceFriend...
Multiple heart-related conditions may triple dementia odds
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 13, 2022
Targeting cardiometabolic health issues for treatment may be a way to lower the risk of cognitive decline, investigators say.