Pharmacologic therapies effective for excessive daytime sleepiness
May 10, 2023
Solriamfetol, armodafinil-modafinil and pitolisant reduce daytime sleepiness, with solriamfetol likely superior, according to a recent study.
Cereal fiber tied to lower inflammation, CVD in older adults
Apr 08, 2022
Inflammation mediates approximately one-sixth of the association between cereal fiber intake and cardiovascular disease.
Poorer motor function in seniors linked to mortality risk
Aug 05, 2021
Poorer motor function in older age is associated with increased risk of mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in The BMJ.
Amygdala and insula retraining tied to reduction in fatigue with long COVID
Jul 24, 2023
Furthermore, patients randomly assigned to the neuroplasticity program saw significant gains in energy.
Cardio, cardio + resistance training improve CVD risk profile at one year
Jan 31, 2024
No similar benefit was seen for resistance exercise alone in adults with overweight or obesity, however.
Overactive bladder common in postacute COVID-19 syndrome
Nov 30, 2022
COVID-19 may lead to new or worsening urinary symptoms in men and women.
>86 percent of U.S. adults exceed CDRR sodium intake goal
Oct 22, 2021
After adjustment for energy intake, a significant change in usual sodium intake was only observed for adults aged 71 years or older and Mexican American adults.
Psychotherapy, meds effective to treat depression in patients with heart failure
Jan 19, 2024
Both behavioral activation psychotherapy and antidepressant medication management reduce depressive symptoms by about 50%.
Intra-articular injection of triamcinolone beneficial in hip osteoarthritis
Apr 08, 2022
Pain improved with the ultrasound-guided intra-articular hip injection of corticosteroid and a local anesthetic added to the best current treatment.
Remote program beneficial for management of HTN, cholesterol
Nov 09, 2022
Significant reductions were seen in blood pressure and LDL-C at six and 12 months for patients enrolled in the remote program.