‘No reliable evidence’ for most antidepressants in relief of long-term pain, review finds
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Alicia Lasek
May 18, 2023
With the exception of duloxetine, there is not enough reliable evidence to support the use of most antidepressant medications in the relief of chronic pain, a new review and meta-analysis has shown.
Sodium selenate found safe in early trial targeting frontotemporal dementia
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Alicia Lasek
May 18, 2023
An early-stage study has found that sodium selenate is safe and well-tolerated in patients with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, May 18
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Alicia Lasek
May 18, 2023
Civil trial for first U.S. nursing home with COVID outbreak hinges on IPC practices … A first: Power seat elevation of power wheelchairs now covered by Medicare in ‘landmark’ CMS decision… 5 plead...
Repeat falls less likely when older adults receive cognitive training, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
May 17, 2023
Repeat falls are 31% less likely over a 10-year period when older adults receive speed of processing training, new findings show.
NIH study finds high rates of persistent chronic pain among U.S. adults
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Alicia Lasek
May 17, 2023
In the U.S., new cases of chronic pain occur more often than new cases of other common health conditions. This pain is also persistent, lasting at least one year for most people, investigators report.
Physicians only recognize 1 in 5 cases of unintentional weight loss
May 17, 2023
The problem is more likely to be recognized in older patients, where it is most common, researchers say. Frequent diagnostic practices also were reported.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, May 17
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Alicia Lasek
May 17, 2023
FDA’s new ‘Rumor Control’ online hub launched to help fight medical misinformation … Parkinson’s disease linked to contaminated water in veterans study … Sleep apnea and lack of deep sleep...
Topical gel boosts diabetic wound healing in late-stage clinical trial
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Alicia Lasek
May 15, 2023
Treatment with 14% esmolol hydrochloride gel resulted in significantly greater diabetic foot wound closure compared to standard wound care alone. Patients with conditions that impede healing also benefited,...
Researchers urge more frequent COVID-19 shots for people with obesity
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Alicia Lasek
May 15, 2023
Protection from COVID-19 vaccines declines more quickly in people with severe obesity, a new study has found. These patients will likely require more frequent shots to remain well protected, investigators...
GAO report finds ‘deficiencies’ in HHS’s handling of PHEs
May 15, 2023
Over a decades’ time, these issues have affected the nation’s response not only to COVID-19, but to past public health emergencies including the H1N1 influenza pandemic and extreme weather events...