No adverse booster shot events found in LTC residents; vaccines potent against omicron, studies reveal
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 26, 2022
A study across 239 Genesis nursing homes has found no evidence of adverse reactions to COVID-19 booster shots among residents. The news arrives alongside new studies showing booster efficacy against the...
Parkinson’s Foundation expands free, at-home genetic testing initiative
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 06, 2022
The organization is making an effort to connect a broader and more diverse set of candidates to clinical trials.
Multiple heart-related conditions may triple dementia odds
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 13, 2022
Targeting cardiometabolic health issues for treatment may be a way to lower the risk of cognitive decline, investigators say.
Start-up gains FDA clearance to track Parkinson’s symptoms using Apple Watch
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 15, 2022
Clinicians can use the data provided by StrivePD software via Apple Watch to help Parkinson’s patients manage their symptoms, its developer says.
WHO: Nearly all surveyed healthcare facilities lack plans for improving environmental hygiene
May 26, 2022
A new global study finds “widespread challenges” in hygiene practices among healthcare facilities across income levels and geographic locations.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to dementia in large genetics study
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 17, 2022
In some populations, up to 17% of dementia cases could be prevented if vitamin D levels were raised to recommended levels, investigators theorize.
What’s the ideal number of sleep hours for older adults? Study says 7
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 02, 2022
Helping older adults achieve 7 hours of nightly sleep may help them maintain optimal cognitive health, especially those with dementia and psychiatric disorders, researchers say.
Scientists publish findings on what constitutes a ‘longevity’ diet
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 10, 2022
A century’s-worth of studies have helped researchers define a diet to help extend the life span. Adjustments should be made for older adults, they say.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, May 5
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 05, 2022
Opinion: CDC’s new pain guidelines will be “bridge to nowhere” without improved care access … Remdesivir slightly lowers death, ventilation in hospitalized COVID-19 patients … Link between...
Generic for Viagra holds promise as Alzheimer’s disease treatment, Cleveland Clinic researchers say
Dec 08, 2021
Users of sildenafil are 69% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than their peers who do not use the drug, investigators report. A clinical trial to confirm its benefits for Alzheimer’s patients...