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A Black woman monitors her continuous glucose monitor via her smartphone.

<乌鸦传媒>Wide Racial Gap for Diabetes Tech Use Among Medicare Patients

Insulin pump and CGM use significantly lower among black patients

A computer rendering of electricity crackling in a person鈥檚 head.

<乌鸦传媒>Post-Stroke Epilepsy Treatment May Influence Mortality

All-cause death lowest in people taking lamotrigine

A photo of Viagra pills blister pack and packaging.

<乌鸦传媒>Can Viagra Prevent Alzheimer's?

Sildenafil shows potential for drug repurposing

An illustration of a heartbeat over a silhouette of a senior woman.

<乌鸦传媒>Dementia Tied to Resting Heart Rate

Findings persist even after accounting for cardiovascular disease

A vial of Rituxan (rituximab) and bottle of Imbruvica (ibrutinib) capsules over a microscopy of mantle cell lymphoma.

<乌鸦传媒>Chemo-Free Regimen Highly Active in Older Mantle Cell Lymphoma Patients

Overall response rate of 96% with ibrutinib-rituximab, but cardiotoxicity a possible issue

A white rubber gloved hand injects platelet-rich plasma into a person鈥檚 knee

<乌鸦传媒>Another Trial, Another PRP Flop in Osteoarthritis

Fails to outperform saline in randomized trial

A computer rendering of bone affected by osteoporosis.

<乌鸦传媒>Bisphosphonate Therapy and Fracture Prevention: How Long Does It Take?

Meta-analysis determined minimum treatment time needed to see gains

The vial and packaging of Aduhelm (aducanumab) over a close up of a man鈥檚 hand with IV attached.

<乌鸦传媒>Let Ethics Guide Aducanumab Prescribing, AAN Says

Don't rely on FDA approval alone to make best choices for Alzheimer's patients

AAO over a photo of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

<乌鸦传媒>Microstent for Cataract Surgery Reduced Need for Glaucoma Meds

Device lowers eye pressure by promoting fluid flow through Schlemm's canal

AASLD over a computer rendering of the structure of the liver.

<乌鸦传媒>Need for Liver Transplants Rising Sharply in Seniors

Post-transplant mortality still higher versus younger patients, but improving over time

A medical illustration of a dopaminergic neuron in parkinson鈥檚 disease.

<乌鸦传媒>Early Parkinson's Treatment: AAN Issues New Guidelines

Levodopa usually is best first therapy for motor symptoms, neurology group says

An MRI image of a brain with Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

<乌鸦传媒>One Aducanumab Patient, Six Brain Edema Episodes

"Uniquely complicated course" for patient treated with new Alzheimer's drug

A close up of a woman鈥檚 hands lifting a vial of Shingrix from a box.

<乌鸦传媒>Guillain-Barre Risk Up Slightly After Shingrix

Findings support FDA warning for recombinant zoster vaccine

A computer rendering of ankle osteoarthritis

<乌鸦传媒>No Love for PRP in Ankle Osteoarthritis Trial

Dutch researchers throw cold water on popular therapy

CHEST over a computer rendering of the anatomy of the lungs.

<乌鸦传媒>Ho-Hum Oral Presentations on COPD Turn Into Fascinating Roundtable

Here's why online meetings can be great

A senior man checks his blood sugar with a glucometer

<乌鸦传媒>No Benefit to Intensifying Diabetes Meds at Hospital Discharge

Older adults discharged with intensified regimen had higher risk of severe hypoglycemia

Three boxes of Ivermectin tablets from various manufacturers.

<乌鸦传媒>Ivermectin for COVID-19 Linked to Severe Toxicity in Small Study

Confusion, ataxia, seizures, hypotension -- and for some, ICU admission

Rolls of clear plastic film in a food packaging plant.

<乌鸦传媒>Exposure to Certain Phthalates Tied to All-Cause, CV-Related Death

Common chemicals in shampoo, cosmetics also linked with billions of dollars in lost productivity

ASBMR over a computer rendering of a human skeleton

<乌鸦传媒>Forteo Injection May Soon Face Competition From a Pill

Same peptide formulated for oral administration passes phase II test

A senior man sleeps in a hospital bed.

<乌鸦传媒>Can the Death Rattle Be Silenced?

Randomized trial says yes, but results may be challenging to put into practice

ASBMR over a computer rendering of a human skeleton

<乌鸦传媒>Supplements to Prevent Bone Breaks? VITAL Says Forget It

Landmark trial throws more cold water on vitamin D, omega-3 pills

HTN over an illustration of a blood pressure monitor and other objects related to hypertension.

<乌鸦传媒>Remote BP Monitoring Dips a Toe Into Post-Acute Care

Hypotension emerges as a risk in pilot study

EASD over an illustration of a person's hand and blood glucose monitor and other icons associated with diabetes.

<乌鸦传媒>Could a Bisphosphonate Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?

Study finds association between alendronate use and future diabetes risk

A close up of a man's white rubber gloved hand picking up a bullet shell from the floor with tweezers.

<乌鸦传媒>Preventing Gun Violence in Patients With Dementia

Gun safety advocate Emmy Betz, MD, MPH, offers advice

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

<乌鸦传媒>Another Ivermectin Flop; 'Instant' Lung Cancer Decision Tool; Triple COPD Tx & Death

Highlights from the European Respiratory Society virtual meeting

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

<乌鸦传媒>Targeting Bacteria in COPD Shows Promise

Great potential seen despite mixed results in two new trials

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

<乌鸦传媒>Feeling Better in COPD: Simple Solution?

No fancy high-tech drug needed, studies suggest

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

<乌鸦传媒>'Hot Enough for You?' It's No Joke for COPD Patients

Increased risk of exacerbations with hot weather, study finds

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

<乌鸦传媒>Good Results When Giving Flu Shots to MI Survivors Still in the Hospital

Vaccination prior to discharge linked to heart benefit

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

<乌鸦传媒>Lower BP Targets Again Affirmed in Major Trial

STEP trial from China shows major benefits in older population

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

<乌鸦传媒>Mineral Oil Likely Accounts for Some -- But Not All -- of Vascepa's ASCVD Benefit

Danish study fans the flames of REDUCE-IT controversy

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

<乌鸦传媒>Polypills Ready for Prime Time in Large Swaths of People, Researchers Say

Question now is how to implement fixed-dose combo therapy in clinical practice

A bottle of Nuplazid (pimavanserin) capsules over a photo of a senior woman hiding her eyes with her hands.

<乌鸦传媒>Parkinson's Drug Tied to Increased Hospitalizations, Death

Mortality risk persisted in people taking pimavanserin

Retinal imaging of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy

<乌鸦传媒>Anti-VEGF Injections Preserved Vision in Severe Diabetic Retinopathy

Aflibercept also reduced vision-threatening complications

AAIC over a computer rendering of phosphorylation of tau proteins leading to disintegration of microtubuli in a neuron axon

<乌鸦传媒>Driving Patterns Pinpoint Early Alzheimer's Disease

Subtle shifts in on-road behavior suggest GPS-based biomarkers may have merit

AAIC over a computer rendering of phosphorylation of tau proteins leading to disintegration of microtubuli in a neuron axon

<乌鸦传媒>COVID-19: Persistent Cognitive Effects, Uptick in Alzheimer's Biomarkers

Findings link cognitive impairment and long-lasting anosmia

AAIC over a computer rendering of phosphorylation of tau proteins leading to disintegration of microtubuli in a neuron axon

<乌鸦传媒>Aducanumab: What to Know If You Prescribe

Recommendations may change when trial data are published

AAIC over a computer rendering of phosphorylation of tau proteins leading to disintegration of microtubuli in a neuron axon

<乌鸦传媒>Better Air, Better Brains

Reducing air pollution tied to lower dementia risk, slower cognitive decline

Illustration of a brain shaped maze.

<乌鸦传媒>Drug Overdoses Spike; Shock Therapy Effective; Psychiatrist Charged for 'Pill-Mill'

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

A stressed looking senior woman next to a bottle of Nuplazid (pimavanserin) capsules.

<乌鸦传媒>Staying on Pimavanserin Cut Dementia-Related Psychosis Relapse

However, late-stage trial couldn't separate efficacy in dementia subtypes

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