COVID-19 survivors have higher risk for digestive diseases, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 17, 2024
People who survived COVID-19 — including some older adults — have a higher risk for digestive diseases, a new study finds.
Study: Some GI diseases have heavier links to dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 01, 2023
People with digestive system diseases should pay special attention to try to prevent dementia, a new study warns. That’s because certain gastrointestinal problems are linked to dementia — and some...
Black seniors with GI malignancy more likely to be frail
Apr 11, 2022
Black patients also more likely to report limitations in daily living, instrumental activities of daily living
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 12, 2021
The COVID picture at 6 months: Symptoms patients face after leaving the hospital … New CDC study confirms community link to COVID rate in residents, staff … Nurse-led intervention encourages advance...
GERD meds may increase dementia risk, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
May 09, 2020
Long-term use of popular heartburn medications may increase dementia risk, say investigators. But careful short-term use in elders remains safe, they claim.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, April 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 16, 2020
Thousands of OSHA complaints filed over COVID-19 safety lapses, including lack of PPE … Visual impairment linked to Alzheimer’s disease in women … Aspirin tied to reduced risk of several digestive...
GI symptoms found in nearly half of patients with COVID-19, new study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 19, 2020
Gastrointestinal symptoms are more common than originally thought. Waiting for respiratory signs can lead to delayed treatment, say investigators.
Elderly patients with GERD more likely to ignore severe symptoms
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 25, 2020
Elderly patients have a high tolerance for acid reflux symptoms, putting them at risk of untreated severe disease, says a medical specialist.
Regular aspirin use may reduce cancer, mortality risks
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 05, 2019
A drug that lowers cancer and mortality risks in seniors may already be in many medicine cabinets, say cancer researchers.
Gut reaction: Mediterranean diet aids digestion
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2019
Certain foods from the classic Mediterranean diet are linked to high levels of helpful gut bacteria, a Netherlandish study has found.