Environment may play a big role in Alzheimer’s risk, twins study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 21, 2021
The risk of developing Alzheimer’s-associated brain plaques is only partly due to heredity, a new study of twins finds. The results suggest a role for modifiable factors as well, according to investigators.
Active lifestyle may slow cognitive decline in people with Parkinson’s and dementia gene: study
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 02, 2021
Greater physical activity at the study’s start appeared to lessen gene-related cognitive decline two years later, the authors report.
Vitamin D may protect against Alzheimer’s, new report asserts
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 06, 2023
Exposure to vitamin D supplements is linked to longer dementia-free survival and a lower rate of dementia when compared to no exposure, a new study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, April 13
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2020
More than 2,200 COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes … Lack of data, testing puts residents at risk of coronavirus: provider survey … More evidence found that ultrasound can aid in delivering future Alzheimer’s...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, December 6
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 05, 2019
Opinion: FDA’s lax generic drug oversight puts seniors at risk … Study supports non-drug treatment for early diabetes symptoms … Bipartisan bill would create Office of Alzheimer’s Disease in Florida...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, February 5
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 05, 2020
FDA approves influenza pandemic vaccine … Genetic variants appear to protect some people against Alzheimer’s disease … Residents who lose a loved one may fare better when encouraged to express...
Donepezil may help preserve muscle cell functioning in Alzheimer’s
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 28, 2021
People with early Alzheimer’s who are treated with the drug donepezil maintain mitochondrial function in their muscles when compared to their untreated peers, researchers report.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, August 20
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 20, 2020
Masks, protective gear remain hard to get for small buyers … Major coalition urges catch-up on missed vaccinations due to pandemic … ‘Failed’ Alzheimer’s research should be re-evaluated in light...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, February 12
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 11, 2020
EMR records may be enough to predict dementia risk: study … New bill seeks additional oversight of Medicare hospice providers … Build-up of brain proteins affects genes in Alzheimer’s disease...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, April 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 13, 2020
Gene variant staves off Alzheimer’s in some people, scientists find … Virtual training keeps assisted living med-techs certified during pandemic … Tips for contact lens and glasses-wearers during...