COVID patients at risk for stroke may trend slightly younger, study finds
Age, vascular health and severity of infection are tied to greater odds of stroke in COVID-19, according to investigators.
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Clinical briefs for Monday, Sept. 21
Increased stroke severity found in COVID patients … FDA continues to find faulty hand sanitizer products … COVID-19 antigen tests for assisted living communities are ‘in the mail’ … Consistent definition of sarcopenia needed for diagnosis to be useful, Canadian experts say … Eli Lilly antibody drug helps COVID patients avoid hospital in early tests…
Low-dose blood thinner prevents stroke in elderly with atrial fibrillation, trial finds
Patients over age 80 who were not candidates for standard anticoagulant doses due to bleeding risk experienced fewer blood clots and strokes with a low daily dose of the drug edoxaban.
Flu shot may protect patients with diabetes from heart attack and stroke, new study finds
Over consecutive flu seasons, patients with diabetes who were vaccinated had a significantly reduced risk of all-cause death, cardiovascular mortality, and death from heart attack or stroke.
Antidepressant has no benefit in stroke recovery — despite high hopes, study finds
The antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac is a brand name) does not help repair the brain or improve functional abilities after a stroke, say researchers. Past research has suggested otherwise.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, June 11
Fully 20% of people with hearing aids do not use them, a new study finds … NIH: Smoking more than doubles stroke risk in African Americans … A senior living exec with COVID-19 has a message for providers: Stay vigilant … Good vitamin D status can protect against cancer, say researchers
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, June 9
Seniors with severe depression benefit from neuroplasticity program … Stroke bleeds increasing in elders, say researchers … Nearly 600 U.S. healthcare workers have died of the coronavirus … People who have recovered from COVID-19 are unlikely to remain infectious, experts say … Leisure-time physical activities may help older adults prevent cancer
Clinical Briefs for Friday, May 15
McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum virtual event set for July 28, 29 … Late-life depression tied to chronic disease, study finds … Type 2 diabetes linked to worse cognitive performance after stroke … Common antidepressant doesn’t work as stroke treatment
Feds struggle to provide COVID-19 tally for nursing homes: report
Weeks after CMS announced it would begin tracking outbreaks and deaths in the nation’s eldercare facilities, there are no solid numbers available, say investigators.
For stroke survivors, even moderate activity can help: study
Time spent in light physical activity such as leisurely walks is linked to better self-reported functioning, report investigators.
