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Military service linked to Alzheimer’s neuropathology

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: November 27, 2023

These new findings “emphasize that targeted AD therapies in the veteran population are urgently needed.”

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Spinal cord stimulator restores Parkinson patient’s gait

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: November 16, 2023

This new therapeutic tool offers hope to patients with PD and, combined with existing approaches, may alleviate a motor sign in PD for which there ...

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Outcomes of PF ablation for AFib similar between sexes

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: November 8, 2023

“These results are important, as women are underrepresented in prior ablation studies and the results have been mixed with regards to both safety a...

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Stroke patients benefit from neurologic music therapy

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: November 8, 2023

Neurologic music therapy improves mental health and increases neuroplasticity, when used in conjunction with stroke rehabilitation.

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Five hours or less of sleep per night tied to subsequent depression

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: November 7, 2023

Common genetic markers for short sleep play an important role in the incidence of depression in older adults.

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Black psychiatric inpatients more likely to be restrained and for longer

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: November 7, 2023

Compared with White patients, restraint was 85% more likely among Black patients.

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Gaps persist in awareness, treatment of high LDL cholesterol

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: November 6, 2023

Among people with the higher LDL-C level, one in four are both unaware and untreated.

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AF tied to 45% increase in mild cognitive impairment

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: November 6, 2023

The data suggest combining anticoagulation and symptom and comorbidity management may prevent cognitive deterioration.

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Childhood trauma linked to adult headache

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: October 31, 2023

“Clinicians who treat primary headaches in adults “should routinely screen for ACEs, educate patients on the connection between ACEs and health, an...

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Higher triglycerides linked to lower dementia risk

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: October 31, 2023

“Triglyceride levels may serve as a useful predictor for dementia risk and cognitive decline in older populations.”

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Portfolio diet tied to lower risk for CVD, stroke

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: October 30, 2023

The diet aligns with American Heart Association guidelines promoting consumption of whole grains, fruits and vegetables, plant-based proteins, mini...

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Promising new therapies for managing Tourette syndrome

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: October 27, 2023

One new device is “really exciting...It’s not invasive and is quite simple to use and could help a lot of people with Tourette syndrome.”

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Chinese medicine improves outcomes in STEMI patients

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: October 26, 2023

Unlike most traditional Chinese medicine research, the design of this study incorporated all key elements of randomized clinical trials, including ...

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New Canadian guidelines for high-risk drinking, AUD

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: October 25, 2023

All patients with AUD should be referred for psychosocial treatment, and those with moderate to severe AUD should be offered naltrexone, acamprosat...

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Playing board games may slow cognitive decline, improve QoL

Author:: Pauline Anderson

Publish date: October 23, 2023

Playing a board game involves concentration, strategy, and intermittent rewards – all of which are good for the brain and may involve the prefronta...