Study: Intervention for better delirium guideline adherence gives mixed results
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Kristen Fischer
Sep 26, 2024
A new study assessed how well clinicians adhere to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) delirium guidelines, and conducted an intervention that somewhat improved adherence.
Report: People with dementia largely liked virtual programs during pandemic
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Kristen Fischer
Sep 25, 2024
Virtual programs delivered during the pandemic were effective and useful for people living with dementia and their informal caregivers, a new study finds.
Study pinpoints multimorbidity prevalence in older adults
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Kristen Fischer
Sep 24, 2024
Multiple factors go into the development and progression of multimorbidity — having two or more chronic diseases — in older adults. Higher levels of multimorbidity are associated with sociodemographic...
Animal protein could be a cure-all for cataracts in humans: study
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Kristen Fischer
Sep 23, 2024
A protein in animals has the potential to reverse cataracts in humans without surgery, though more research is needed to know if it works, a new study finds.
Metformin use tied to lower incidence of death, long COVID after COVID-19
Sep 20, 2024
Incidence of death or postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 slightly lower with prevalent metformin use
Trial: Adding temporary color to cleaning wipes boosts cleaning
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Kristen Fischer
Sep 19, 2024
A disinfectant wipe that included an additive to let people temporarily see which surfaces were sanitized led to cleaner rooms and quicker cleaning times, a new study shows.
Study: Amyloid-beta, tau buildup affect brain activity before Alzheimer’s shows up
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Kristen Fischer
Sep 18, 2024
A study published Wednesday in Nature Neuroscience sheds light into how amyloid-beta and tau proteins impact brain activity and contribute to cognitive decline.
Moderate coffee, caffeine intake tied to lower risk for cardiometabolic diseases: study
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Kristen Fischer
Sep 17, 2024
Moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine may serve a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, according to a study published...
Report: Rare genetic variants tied to Parkinson’s can raise ALS risk
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Kristen Fischer
Sep 16, 2024
People with rare genetic variants that are linked to Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders have a higher risk for developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s...
Study reveals abnormal sleep patterns in stroke survivors
By
Donna Shryer
Sep 14, 2024
A new study published in Neurology, found that individuals who have experienced a stroke are more likely to experience abnormal sleep patterns compared to those without a history of stroke. While the study...