ACC: Rate of 4 cardiovascular risk factors projected to soar through 2060
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Aug 04, 2022
The American College of Cardiology projects a 39% increase in diabetes and a 28% increase in high cholesterol among other key risk factors on the rise.
Two-thirds of neurologists expect to start some patients on Aduhelm next year: survey
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 17, 2021
The outlook for the Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab (Aduhelm) is looking up, investigators say. There are small increases in the number of Aduhelm prescribers, and an uptick in patients for whom the...
Surveyed seniors suggest ageism played part in pandemic mitigation strategies
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 18, 2021
A large survey from Ireland sheds light not only on the challenges posed for older adults by the pandemic, but on their hopes, determination — and one of their biggest pet peeves. (Hint: it’s a...