Antidepressant fails to improve apathy in Alzheimer’s patients
Bupropion had no effect in the largest trial yet to study apathy treatment in Alzheimer’s, say investigators.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, May 27
White House lowers insulin costs to $35 a month for Medicare enrollees … CMS rule changes aim to increase telehealth access for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries … Sleep disturbances appear to predict deterioration in Alzheimer’s … Dementia gene raises risk of severe COVID-19 … Fears of coronavirus second wave prompt flu push at U.S. pharmacies, drugmakers
Clinical Briefs for Friday, May 22
Infection control problems ‘persisted’ at nursing homes prior to pandemic: GAO … New AARP report spotlights Alzheimer’s toll on women … Emerging medical countermeasures to COVID-19 may be best tailored to seniors: Senate hearing … Coronavirus ‘does not spread easily’ on contaminated surfaces: CDC
Aerobic exercise may help slow memory loss, study finds
A long-term aerobic exercise program boosted memory abilities and cerebral blood flow in adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, say investigators.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, May 12
White House: Test all nursing home residents, staff for COVID-19 over next 2 weeks … Mental health a burden for healthcare workers during pandemic … New task force to develop guidance for reopening senior living and care communities … Alzheimer’s agitation drug shows efficacy in later-phase trial
Boost berry, tea and fruit consumption to lower dementia risk, study suggests
Adding a small weekly portion of flavonoid-containing foods to a diet that is low in these nutrients may effect dementia risk over time, say investigators.
Algorithm accurately predicts Alzheimer’s risk, study finds
A computer algorithm can go head-to-head with neurologists, accurately diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and predicting risk, say investigators.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, April 24
Hydroxychloroquine does not cut ventilator use in COVID-19, unpublished VA study finds … Low vitamin D alone unlikely to cause fractures … New blood test for Alzheimer’s developed, researchers foresee primary care use
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, April 16
Clinical trial aims to find ventilator care alternatives for severe COVID-19 … On-off social distancing may be needed until 2022: Harvard study … Alzheimer’s could alter medication absorption, affect dosing needs: study
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, April 14
Gene variant staves off Alzheimer’s in some people, scientists find … Virtual training keeps assisted living med-techs certified during pandemic … Tips for contact lens and glasses-wearers during pandemic … Only 6% of at-home blood pressure monitors validated for accuracy: study
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