Study: Peptide could stop tau buildup, reverse cognitive impairment … Experts craft protein map to spot Alzheimer’s patterns, data shows … Report: Men more likely to get other problems fixed during...
States could cut healthcare costs by delivering patient-tailored meals, study suggests
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 01, 2024
Healthcare costs could go down in nearly every state with programs that deliver meals customized for people with conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, a new study finds. The meals could prevent...
Some older adults still popping aspirin needlessly to stave off heart disease, poll shows
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 24, 2024
Despite recommendations that many older adults should not use aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease, a lot of people continue to take it, a new survey finds. As a result, doctors need to ask patients...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, June 8
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 05, 2024
Diet advice lacks for heart attack survivors, study shows … Report: 1 in 6 who stop antidepressants have symptoms … Study: Rheumatic heart disease death rates surge … Service dogs lower PTSD risk...
Statins reduce heart disease, death risks in older adults: study
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Kristen Fischer
May 29, 2024
Statins can lower the risk for heart disease in people aged more than 75 years, according to the results of a new study.
New guideline focuses on early diagnosis, targeted treatment of peripheral artery disease
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Kristen Fischer
May 14, 2024
A newly released guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology gives clinicians details on how to treat people with lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Semaglutide drugs lower diuretic need in heart failure patients, data shows
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Kristen Fischer
May 13, 2024
Semaglutide — a type of medication used to treat diabetes and can help with weight loss — reduces the need for loop diuretics and dose, and has positive effects on heart failure symptoms, physical...
Medicare, Medicaid to cover weight loss drug for heart disease risk
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John Roszkowski
Mar 25, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services disclosed last week it will provide coverage for the popular weight loss drug Wegovy for patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 22
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Kristen Fischer
Mar 22, 2024
Heart damage, COVID-19 lung infection linked … Study finds genetic variants tied to Alzheimer’s disease … Anxiety, depression treatment helps heart disease … FDA OKs Tryvio for high blood pressure
3,600 steps a day can lower heart failure in older women, report says
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 22, 2024
An average of 3,600 steps a day at a normal pace was linked to a 26% lower chance for developing heart failure in women over the age of 60, according to a new study published Wednesday in JAMA Cardiology.