Proteins may be new Alzheimer’s target, study finds … Subjective cognitive decline could be separate Alzheimer’s disease risk factor … Analysis spots care needs of different multimorbidities …...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Nov. 10
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 10, 2023
Survey: 96% of caregivers are drained … Gargling with salt water may thwart hospitalization for COVID-19 … US hospitals lowered rates of infections acquired on site … Interview spotlights issues...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Nov. 16
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 16, 2023
Study links military service with Alzheimer’s disease … Drug could “switch” memory protein in brain …Gene therapy for osteoarthritis looks good in trial … Nurses still need better support,...
Failure to account for cognitive limitations threatens reliability of complaint process: researchers
By
Josh Henreckson
Feb 02, 2024
Regulators haven’t found a way to fully account for the ways Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect the nursing home complaint process, likely leaving some deficiencies unaddressed, a new study...
Asian Americans largely steer clear of brain MRIs for research, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 12, 2024
Asian Americans are less likely than white people to take part in medical research that involves magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Dealing with this hesitancy could improve research, according to...
Vigorous exercise may guard against death from Alzheimer’s disease
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Kristen Fischer
Dec 18, 2023
Engaging in vigorous activity compared to moderate exercise may lower the rate of dying from Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. The study was published in the December issue of The Lancet...
FDA advisors to weigh use of Rexulti for Alzheimer’s agitation
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 10, 2023
Expert advisors are set to determine whether Rexulti (brexpiprazole) is effective and safe for this new application, the FDA announced Monday.
Older adults who volunteered more often had better emotional well-being, were less likely to have Alzheimer’s disease and had lower risks for not being able to perform activities of daily living.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Aug. 29
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 28, 2023
ECMO breathing support OK in adults with obesity … Stem cell therapy eases Parkinson’s in early, small trial … PSA levels after prostate cancer treatment may not be best predictor of survival …...
Sweltering heat problematic for people with dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 13, 2023
Scorching temperatures — think triple digits — are tough for all of us, but heat can be really dangerous for a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. That’s why knowing what to do — and...