Research sheds new light on how brain forms, recalls memories … FDA approves Dexcom G6 Pro continuous glucose monitor … Acute respiratory viral illness surveillance possible in long-term care: study...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, October 8
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2019
Skin test designed to detect early Parkinson’s … Oral anticoagulant slows Alzheimer’s progression in mice … Oral capsule delivers injection-only drugs such as insulin
Clinical Briefs for Monday, October 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
New publication spotlights care for dementia-related psychosis … Drug has potential to treat heart attacks …. Statins may lower risk of post-stroke cognitive impairment … NIA to spend $73M to...
Alzheimer’s cure would mean $16B in lost revenues for assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 17, 2019
A cure for Alzheimer’s disease would be a “medical miracle” but would result in a loss of $16.3 billion in assisted living annual revenues.
New drug may guard against Alzheimer’s-related memory loss
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 10, 2019
A new trial drug may help to protect memory – even when a person’s brain has developed signs of Alzheimer’s disease, according to ongoing research.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, July 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 29, 2019
Smart brain stimulators: Next-gen Parkinson’s disease therapy … Model predicts risk of low blood sugar in diabetes patients … Neuroimaging added to POINTER Alzheimer’s study
Clinical Briefs for Monday, July 29
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 28, 2019
Experts call for large-scale macular degeneration research … Genetic risk not a factor in dietary interventions for type 2 diabetes … Older adults are not meeting HHS activity guidelines … Clues...
Also in the News for Monday, Feb. 5
Feb 05, 2018
Bipartisan group asks Trump to boost Alzheimer’s research funding … Partnerships between healthcare and community-based organizations reduce readmissions … Illinois facility fined $25K...
