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Increased Mortality Risk Among Socially Isolated Older Adults With COPD

Social isolation may lead to fewer resources for managing the condition

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Alzheimer's Diagnosis Takes More Than Biomarkers, Working Group Says

Competing definition that includes cognitive symptoms proposed

Nov 04, 2024
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Oral Health, Frailty, and Death; Helping Patients With Prescription Drug Prices

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Nov 02, 2024
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Omega-3 Supplements Show Benefit in APOE4 Carriers

Trial finds DHA can penetrate the brain before dementia onset

Nov 01, 2024
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Resistance Training Falls Short in Severe Hip Arthritis

Trial finds conservative approach inferior to joint replacement

Oct 31, 2024
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House Members Introduce Bill to Reverse Pending Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Cut

Measure includes a 1.8% pay increase for clinicians

Oct 29, 2024
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AirPods' Hearing Aid Feature Could Help People Face a Problem They'd Rather Ignore

Apple's new feature can boost voices, media, and phone calls, and maybe lessen stigma

Oct 29, 2024
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Going Beyond Hearing Aids for Equal Care Access

Hearing loss is only becoming more prevalent

Oct 27, 2024
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Metformin and Congenital Abnormalities; Deprescribing in Patients With Dementia

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Oct 26, 2024
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Ozempic Linked With Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Large observational study suggests further research is warranted

Oct 24, 2024
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ACIP Backs Extra COVID Vax Dose for Seniors, Pneumococcal Vax for Adults 50 and Up

CDC advisors also formalize recommendations on extra COVID vaccine doses in the immunocompromised

Oct 23, 2024
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New Elective for Med Students Gives Credit for Parenting, Caregiving

The elective allows new parents to spend time with their child while gaining knowledge

Oct 23, 2024
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Medicare Drug Plans Are Getting Better Next Year. Some Will Also Cost More.

A redesigned drug benefit will operate more like other private insurance policies

Oct 22, 2024
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Hearing Loss May Signal Early Parkinson's Disease

Early interventions with hearing aids attenuated the risk

Oct 21, 2024
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