About 30 percent of older adults who need care are caring for another
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 13, 2024
More than 30% of older adults who are caregivers are also receiving care to assist with completing their own daily activities. The older adult caregivers are also more likely to care for a spouse, be older...
In trial, researchers test EHR alerts to lower harmful screenings, overtreatment in seniors
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 13, 2024
Researchers devised a new way to ensure that older adults aren’t being overtreated or tested needlessly. Their efforts resulted in lower unnecessary screenings for cancer, urinary tract infections and...
Scientists spot how loud noise triggers hearing loss, develop possible treatment
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 13, 2024
Investigators seem to have discovered how loud noise can lead to hearing loss. The team also said the issue could be mitigated with a medication that could one day be available over the counter.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Feb. 13
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 13, 2024
Trials promising for urinary tract infection drug … Alzheimer’s patients have immune-related blood changes … Crew redefining Alzheimer’s disease eyes amyloid levels over cognition … New stool...
Report: COVID-19 linked to higher dementia risk in older adults
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 12, 2024
A new study found a link between having COVID-19 and a higher risk for dementia in people over the age of 60.
CDC touts antimicrobial resistance financial transparency with updated map
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 12, 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its updated Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Investment Map last week, which spotlights funding to initiatives and organizations (including local and...
Asian Americans largely steer clear of brain MRIs for research, study shows
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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...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Feb. 12
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 12, 2024
Worries about nose-picking, Alzheimer’s link no cause for alarm, expert says … Report pinpoints which biomarkers in dementia with Lewy bodies, Alzheimer’s … Outpatient care rose in months after...
Better home lighting may help people with glaucoma get more steps, move faster
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 09, 2024
Adequate lighting at home can help older adults with visual impairments move more, and more quickly. But more research is needed to see if modifications can improve this population’s physical activity...
Scientists explore how brain compensates for impaired cognition
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 09, 2024
Our brains are smarter — and more resourceful — than we may realize, according to new evidence.