Study ties beta amyloid to sleep dysfunction and impaired cognition
A mechanism tied to disrupted sleep may underlie the link between beta amyloid deposits and cognitive impairment in seniors with cognitive disorders.
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Polypharmacy is linked to cognitive decline in Parkinson’s
People with newly diagnosed Parkinson’s who are taking multiple medications are at higher risk of cognitive decline, say Japanese researchers.
Expanded Xofluxa approval includes seniors at risk of flu complications
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has expanded approval of the oral antiviral drug Xofluza for people at high risk of flu complications.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, October 21
Verma: Drug ‘innovation doesn’t mean anything’ if it’s too costly … Research reveals why disordered eating is common in dementia … Harvard scientists pinpoint neural activity’s role in human longevity
Sounds made by ‘noisy knees’ can reveal osteoarthritis
High frequency noises made by knees in motion can help clinicians better diagnose knee osteoarthritis, say British researchers.
New research shows why even well-controlled epilepsy can disrupt thinking
People with well-controlled epilepsy often experience bouts of unclear thinking. In a new study, Stanford researchers demonstrated why this occurs.
Post-menopausal hormone therapy linked to improved cognition
A longer duration of estrogen exposure – extended by hormone therapy – is linked to better cognitive status in older adult women, a new study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, October 18
New strategy for Parkinson’s treatment tested … Metabolic dysfunction a primary cause of Alzheimer’s disease … Benefits of statins ‘marginal’ for most healthy people … Study reveals insight into how memory changes with age
Low blood pressure goals benefit brain, cardiovascular health
Intensive blood pressure control is safe and improves brain and cardiovascular health, according to the team behind a study published this week.
New guidance prescribes exercise ‘like medicine’ for cancer patients, survivors
Clinical evidence supports prescribing physical activity like medicine for people diagnosed with cancer, says an international team of experts.
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