CDC: More people have chronic fatigue syndrome than previously known
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 12, 2023
It may be a busy season when many people feel run down, but that’s the tip of the iceberg for about 3.3 million Americans who have chronic fatigue syndrome.
Blood test spots which people with Alzheimer’s will benefit most from anti-amyloid drugs
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 12, 2023
A blood test can tell which people may benefit most from anti-amyloid drugs — which could ease costs and prevent individuals from unneeded medicines, according to a new study published Dec. 4 in JAMA...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Dec. 12
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 12, 2023
Gut-changing drug could help long COVID … Meditation lowers PTSD, anxiety in nurses … How bloodwork is guiding Alzheimer’s diagnoses … Palliative care program aims to improve end-of-life care
Study eyes new cause of diabetes
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 11, 2023
A new study sheds light into what causes diabetes and explains a new breakthrough that could offer the potential for new disease treatments.
Now hiring: Chief infection prevention officer
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 11, 2023
Some healthcare organizations, including long-term care communities, are taking infection control to a whole new level.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Dec. 11
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 11, 2023
White House threatens patent protection to lower drug costs … Study eyes reason behind memory loss in older adults … Statins can ease dementia severity in some people … Low, high-tech tools to reduce...
Minority patients less likely to receive referrals for home health, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Dec 11, 2023
Nurses are less likely to refer minority patients to home health care after a hospital visit compared to white patients.
1 in 8 older adults use cannabis; experts urge screening
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 08, 2023
Cannabis use in older adults is on the rise and clinicians should screen for it, according to a new study.
Eat up, older adults: Certain nutrients linked to better cognitive function
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 08, 2023
Several nutrients are linked with cognitive function and mood in older adults, according to a new report.
Certain diabetes drugs could slash colon cancer risk, study says
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 08, 2023
A new study seems to show that some diabetes medicines may lower a person’s risk for colon cancer.
