Antidepressant fails to improve apathy in Alzheimer’s patients
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Alicia Lasek
May 30, 2020
Bupropion had no effect in the largest trial yet to study apathy treatment in Alzheimer’s, say investigators.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, May 27
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Alicia Lasek
May 26, 2020
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...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, May 22
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Alicia Lasek
May 21, 2020
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...
Aerobic exercise may help slow memory loss, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
May 20, 2020
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
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Alicia Lasek
May 11, 2020
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...
Boost berry, tea and fruit consumption to lower dementia risk, study suggests
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Alicia Lasek
May 06, 2020
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
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Alicia Lasek
May 05, 2020
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
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 23, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine does not cut ventilator use in COVID-19, unpublished VA study finds … Low vitamin D alone unlikely to cause fractures … New blood test for Alzheimer’s developed, researchers...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, April 16
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 15, 2020
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,...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, April 14
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 13, 2020
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...