Similar odds of dementia-type brain lesions found in heart failure, stroke patients … It’s never too late to start statins for clogged leg arteries … New brain cells play an underappreciated role...
Fatigue stands out as an early sign of cardiovascular disease
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 27, 2019
High cardiovascular risk scores are linked to fatigue. The association is greater when obesity and high blood pressure are added to the mix.
New diabetes drug reduces cardiovascular deaths in trial
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 21, 2019
A new drug has significantly reduced cardiovascular deaths and slowed the progression of heart failure in patients with and without type 2 diabetes.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, August 9
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 08, 2019
Lonely seniors may soon have emotionally intelligent AI companion … Low vitamin D tied to non-motor Parkinson’s symptoms … Study illuminates quality of life for seniors with knee osteoarthritis …...
Statins lower heart attack risks in the elderly, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 30, 2019
Healthy 75-year-olds who stop taking statins have a 33% increased risk of being sent to the hospital with cardiovascular problems, a study has found.
Sleep apnea treatment eases depression in patients with cardiovascular disease
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 01, 2019
A common treatment for sleep apnea significantly reduces symptoms of depression in those with cardiovascular disease, a new study says.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, June 21
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 20, 2019
Nursing home care cost outpaces inflation, medical care … 5.4 million cancer survivors suffer chronic pain … CDC releases State of Aging Data Brief on cardiovascular disease
Weight for it: High BMI, extra pounds may lead to cardiovascular disease, study says
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 17, 2019
Investigators have found that excess weight and body fat are a likely cause of cardiovascular disease, not simply associated with it.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, June 18
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 17, 2019
It’s crucial to support resident mental health at move-in time, study says … New testing tool for frontotemporal dementia revealed … Clinicians should be on alert for deep vein thrombosis … New...
Risky business: Over time, certain heartburn drugs may pose a serious health risk to seniors
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 05, 2019
A new study ties long-term use of certain heartburn drugs to fatal illnesses. And seniors may be especially at risk, according to researchers.