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FDA ADCOMM lecanemab over a computer rendering of an antibody bound to an amyloid beta peptide.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Drug Clears Major Hurdle Toward Full Approval

But risks associated with anti-amyloid agent lecanemab still loom

A photo of a female caregiver holding the hand of her female hospice patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Dying With Dignity: A Look at the Advantages of the Medicare Hospice Benefit

The program is both cost-effective and compassionate

FDA APPROVED Unadjuvanted, bivalent RSV prefusion F protein vaccine (Abrysvo) over a computer rendering of RSV viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>Second RSV Vaccine Lands Approval for Older Adults

Abrysvo approved for adults 60 and up

EULAR over a photo of MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>Benefits Found for Hand OA Drug Treatments

In separate studies, one old standby and one newer biologic appeared helpful

A photo composite of an electrocardiogram of a myocardial infarction over a computer rendering of a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Myocardial Infarction Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline

Steeper annual drops for those who had at least one heart attack

A photo of a syringe and vial laying in a petri dish over an MRI image of a brain.

<乌鸦传媒>Neurologic Events After COVID-19 Vaccines Assessed

Study finds preexisting risk factors in all patients hospitalized for neurologic symptoms

A photo of a man removing an at-home COVID test kit from a padded envelope from the U.S. Mail.

<乌鸦传媒>A COVID Test Medicare Scam May Be a Trial Run for Further Fraud

The temporary pandemic benefit could have lingering consequences for seniors

A photo of a senior woman massaging her aching jaw.

<乌鸦传媒>Here, Exactly, Is How Age of Onset Affects Giant Cell Arteritis

Disease characteristics, risk factors for complications differ between young and old

A photo composite of a pipette hovering over brain MRI image in the bottom of a well tray.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Progression Delayed by Rare Genetic Variant

Finding challenges previous assumptions about disease

A photo of a marine rinsing his face off after tear gas training at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base

<乌鸦传媒>Parkinson's Linked With Industrial Solvents in Drinking Water

Exposure at age 20 led to 70% higher risk decades later, Camp Lejeune study shows

ASCRS over a photo of the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA.

<乌鸦传媒>Low-Dose Pilocarpine Improves Vision in Vehicle-Controlled Presbyopia Trials

Twice as many patients had at least three lines of improvement in distance-corrected near vision

A photo of foods associated with the MIND diet

<乌鸦传媒>Dementia Risk and Diet Investigated

Analysis probes multiple studies about the MIND diet approach

AUA over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois

<乌鸦传媒>Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Have Major Cardiovascular Benefits

PDE5 inhibitors lowered risk of CHF, MI, overall mortality in men with ED and CVD

A photo of a young female physician watching her senior male patient use an inhaler

<乌鸦传媒>Cognitive Testing Flags COPD Patients Unable to Maintain Proper Inhaler Technique

Lower MoCA scores associated with improper inhaler use despite face-to-face training

AAN over a photo of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, MA.

<乌鸦传媒>Stroke Prevalence Inches Upward in American Men

Slight uptick in males since 1999, but other demographic groups remain stable

A photo of a mature woman sitting on the edge of her bed in a dark room.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Proteins Reduced by Sleep Drug

Both amyloid and tau levels fell in early trial

A photo of a senior man performing a memory test while sitting across a desk from a male physician.

<乌鸦传媒>Test Predicts Transition From Normal to Impaired Cognition

Sensitive, simple test detects subtle deficit at its earliest stage

FDA ADCOMM NUsurface Meniscus Implant over a photo of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Staff Still Skeptical of Plastic Meniscus Replacement

Advisory committee to consider novel product in Thursday meeting

A photo of a mature man checking his blood sugar.

<乌鸦传媒>'Relaxed' A1c OK for Mitigating Dementia Risk in Older Diabetes Patients

Keeping most readings under 9% avoided elevated dementia risk

A computer rendering of a man鈥檚 transparent head with the temporal artery highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Aging Mechanisms Tied to Giant Cell Arteritis

Small study may help explain how some GCA drugs actually work

NKF over a photo of the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.

<乌鸦传媒>Renal Function Safe With Pegloticase-MTX Combo for Gout

Analysis looked at patients with stage 1-3 CKD from the MIRROR trial

A photo of blue rubber gloved hands holding an assay plate.

<乌鸦传媒>Parkinson's Biomarker Shows High Accuracy

Assay identifies hallmark protein and could help diagnose people earlier

A photo of a test tube of blood laying on a test form with an X in the box next to PSA

<乌鸦传媒>Older Men Still Overscreened for Prostate Cancer, Survey Says

PSA screening rates over 50% for men 70 and up, despite USPSTF recommendations against it

A photo of a scar from thyroid surgery on a woman鈥檚 neck.

<乌鸦传媒>Surgery No Help for the Kidneys in Older Folks With Primary Hyperparathyroidism

But those under 60 saw a significant benefit with parathyroidectomy

A photo of a male physician putting a pulse oximeter on the finger of a senior woman receiving a colonoscopy.

<乌鸦传媒>Does Your 80-Year-Old Patient Really Need That Colonoscopy?

Physicians often ignore life expectancy in screening decisions, study finds

A computer rendering of of amyloid plaques affecting neurons and neurofibrillary tangles inside neurons

<乌鸦传媒>Brains Shrink With Anti-Amyloid Alzheimer's Drugs

Treatments accelerate brain atrophy, but reasons why remain a mystery

A photo of a mature woman receiving a covid booster.

<乌鸦传媒>WHO Booster Update: Here's What They Got Right and Wrong

The organization placed due emphasis on vulnerable groups

FDA SAFETY Exactech joint replacement devices over a photo of Exactech knee replacement devices

<乌鸦传媒>FDA: Watch for Joint Replacement Device Failure After Exactech Recall

Revision surgery only recommended for patients with pain

A photo of a woman holding the hand of a senior woman with her hand over her face.

<乌鸦传媒>Verbal Skills Better Among Well-Supported Seniors With Depression

Another study highlights importance of social support in golden years

A photo of a person about to receive a hyaluronic acid injection in their knee.

<乌鸦传媒>Docs' Liking for Knee Injection Tied to Industry Payments

Threefold rate for giving hyaluronic acid shots among those paid more than $100

A photo of a young female physician standing at the bedside of her senior female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Post-Op Delirium Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline

Cognitive trajectory showed consistent pattern for most of 6-year follow-up

A photo of a man staying up late and watching TV.

<乌鸦传媒>Vascular Events Arguably Related to Too Little Sleep, Not Oversleeping

Improving sleep may reduce PAD risk, and vice versa, according to report

A photo of a young female physician visiting her senior female patient in hospice.

<乌鸦传媒>Hospice Care Is Not Giving Up, It Is Leaning In

Hospice benefits should be expanded

A computer rendering of colon polyps.

<乌鸦传媒>Take Risk Into Account Before Repeat Surveillance Colonoscopy, Study Says

58% of seniors with limited life expectancy, no significant findings invited for another round

A photo of a kale salad with herbs, pomegranate, and persimmon

<乌鸦传媒>Autopsies Show Relationship Between Alzheimer's Pathology and Diet in Older Adults

Green leafy vegetable intake inversely correlated with pathology in postmortem brain tissue

A photo of a worried-looking senior woman sitting at a table next to a window.

<乌鸦传媒>Incident Cognitive Impairment Tied to Stress

More than one in five older adults report high levels of perceived stress

A photo of a man with severe covid laying in the prone position in the ICU.

<乌鸦传媒>After Severe COVID, Cognitive Trajectories Go One of Three Ways

Cognitive impairment persisted for 1 year in some patients age 50 and older

A close up photo of a prescription bottle of Abilify tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Adding Abilify Eased Tough-to-Treat Depression in Seniors

Augmenting antidepressants with aripiprazole significantly better than switching to bupropion

FDA VRBPAC RSVPreF3 vaccine (AREXVY) over a computer rendering of a cutaway RSV virus.

<乌鸦传媒>Second RSV Vaccine for Older Adults Gets Thumbs Up From FDA Advisors

VRBPAC unanimously endorses efficacy of GSK's protein fusion vaccine, not quite as sold on safety

A close up of bottles of vitamin D supplements on a pharmacy shelf.

<乌鸦传媒>Lower Dementia Incidence Linked With Vitamin D Supplements

But large observational study has significant limitations

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