U.S. buys 600K doses of new COVID-19 antibody awaiting clearance … FTC to vote on probe of pharmacy benefits managers’ competitive practices … Remdesivir shows antiviral activity against omicron,...
COVID-19 has long-term cardiovascular effects, ‘stunning’ study results reveal
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 11, 2022
COVID-19 patients are at high risk of developing new heart and blood vessel problems up to at least one year later, according to large study of U.S. veterans. The findings are solid evidence of long COVID,...
Gait speed slows long before dementia diagnosis, 15-year study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 11, 2022
Slowing gait speed may signal the onset of dementia up to nine years before cognitive decline becomes evident, investigators say. It’s also linked to Alzheimer’s-related brain changes.
Dizziness on standing reduced with a simple muscle tensing skill
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 11, 2022
A few simple muscle tensing maneuvers can reduce a common and sometimes dangerous sense of dizziness that occurs upon standing, a new study from Canada has found.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Feb. 11
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 11, 2022
CDC considers updating mask guidance as states drop mandates … Clot-busting stroke drug safe to use in patients taking blood thinners … New questionnaire helps assess elders’ exercise motivation...
Biogen hit with class-action lawsuit involving Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 10, 2022
The lawsuit alleges securities fraud on behalf of investors, adding to the ongoing fallout following Aduhelm’s controversial approval and Medicare’s questionable coverage proposal.
CMS shares LTC booster data; coverage among residents meets national average
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 10, 2022
Nursing home booster vaccination data is now available on the Medicare.gov Care Compare website as part of CMS’s effort to help increase facility vaccination coverage, the agency said Wednesday.
CPAP treatment may not ease sleep apnea in patients older than 80
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 10, 2022
Continuous positive airway pressure is the gold standard treatment for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea. But it may not be effective in elderly adults, investigators say
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Feb. 10
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 10, 2022
Nursing home visitation policies, omicron both ease … States move to lift indoor mask mandates, CDC says ‘we’re not there yet’ … Daily acetaminophen use raises systolic blood pressure in patients...
Study unveils ‘silent epidemic’ of loneliness among older women during pandemic
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 09, 2022
Data from the Women’s Health Initiative show that rates of loneliness in women aged 70 and older have increased during the pandemic, with 19% reporting severe troubles, investigators say.