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<乌鸦传媒>World's Oldest Man Dies; Harvey Weinstein's Medical Care; Soccer and Brain Damage

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Brain Volume Changes Come 10 Years Sooner for Men With Cardiovascular Risks

Men faced neurodegeneration a decade earlier than women

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<乌鸦传媒>U.K. Data Tie Acetaminophen to Increased Ulcer Risk

Not so stomach-safe after all?

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<乌鸦传媒>Study: CKD Not Worsened With Gout Treatment

It might even help, researchers say

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<乌鸦传媒>Chronic Pain Affects One in Four Americans, CDC Reports

Nearly 9% have pain severe enough to restrict daily activities

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<乌鸦传媒>Fitness Level May Offset Genetic Dementia Risk

In middle-age and older adults, high cardiorespiratory fitness was linked with better cognition

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<乌鸦传媒>Opioids Tied to Higher Dementia Risk, but Only After a Point

Relationships persisted in older adults with chronic pain or who used weak opioids only

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<乌鸦传媒>One in 20 Adults With RSV Hospitalized, Study Shows

Better preventive measures and treatments are needed, study authors say

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<乌鸦传媒>Two Treatments That Don't Work for Osteoarthritis

Negative studies of colchicine and herbal-supplement cocktail dash some hopes

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<乌鸦传媒>Zoster Vaccine Found Effective, Safe in Autoimmune Patients

Claims data show it works and doesn't cause lupus flares

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<乌鸦传媒>JAK Inhibitor Succeeds in Giant Cell Arteritis Trial

At least modestly effective, phase III data show

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<乌鸦传媒>Lowest Paid Medical 乌鸦传媒 in 2024

These eight specialties earn the least, with many averaging less than $300k per year

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<乌鸦传媒>Gabapentinoids Tied to Hip Fractures in Older Adults

Risk of hip fracture was high in people with frailty or chronic kidney disease

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<乌鸦传媒>Frailty Tied to Future Dementia

Trajectories accelerated 4 to 9 years before dementia onset

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<乌鸦传媒>RSV Severity, Deaths on Par With Flu and COVID

Pre-vaccine era data suggest underrecognized burden of disease, especially in older adults

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<乌鸦传媒>Trump's Age: Is It a Risk?

Gerontology experts weigh in

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<乌鸦传媒>An Open Letter to the Next Administration Regarding Primary Care

Major investment is the need of the hour

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<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Data Withdrawn

Researchers do not stand by claims made about lecanemab deaths

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<乌鸦传媒>Older Men Increasingly Overtreated for Prostate Cancer, Study Suggests

VA analysis finds men with limited life expectancy still getting aggressive treatment

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<乌鸦传媒>Midlife Choices May Offset Genetic Risk for Dementia, Stroke, Late-Life Depression

Risk of common age-related brain diseases was reduced over 12-year follow-up

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<乌鸦传媒>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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<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Diagnosis Takes More Than Biomarkers, Working Group Says

Competing definition that includes cognitive symptoms proposed

<乌鸦传媒>Oral Health, Frailty, and Death; Helping Patients With Prescription Drug Prices

Also in TTHealthWatch: fans and core body temperature

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<乌鸦传媒>Omega-3 Supplements Show Benefit in APOE4 Carriers

Trial finds DHA can penetrate the brain before dementia onset

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<乌鸦传媒>Resistance Training Falls Short in Severe Hip Arthritis

Trial finds conservative approach inferior to joint replacement

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<乌鸦传媒>House Members Introduce Bill to Reverse Pending Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Cut

Measure includes a 1.8% pay increase for clinicians

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<乌鸦传媒>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

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<乌鸦传媒>Going Beyond Hearing Aids for Equal Care Access

Hearing loss is only becoming more prevalent

<乌鸦传媒>Metformin and Congenital Abnormalities; Deprescribing in Patients With Dementia

Also in TTHealthWatch: best medications for opioid use disorder

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<乌鸦传媒>Ozempic Linked With Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Large observational study suggests further research is warranted

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<乌鸦传媒>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

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<乌鸦传媒>New Elective for Med Students Gives Credit for Parenting, Caregiving

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

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<乌鸦传媒>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

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<乌鸦传媒>Hearing Loss May Signal Early Parkinson's Disease

Early interventions with hearing aids attenuated the risk

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<乌鸦传媒>Hey Trump: It's Time to Release Your Medical Records

An informed electorate is essential in a fair election

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<乌鸦传媒>Potentially Large Cost Savings With Home-Based OCT for Neovascular AMD

Study suggests potential to eliminate a third of in-office visits without harming care

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<乌鸦传媒>Cataract Surgery Linked With Fewer Falls, Traumatic Injuries in Older Patients

Study adds leg and ankle fractures, intracranial hemorrhage to evidence on falls, hip fracture

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<乌鸦传媒>RSV Vaccine Tied to Fewer Hospitalizations, ED Visits in Older, High-Risk Adults

However, questions remain about durability of vaccine protection, expert says

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<乌鸦传媒>Retinal Injections May Increase Risk for Cataract Surgery Complications

History of injections tied to multiple postop complications, but data open to questioning

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<乌鸦传媒>Patients Are Relying on Lyft, Uber to Travel Far Distances to Medical Care

Some are calling for states to subsidize the expensive trips for rural residents

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