More free COVID-19 tests made available by US government
Nov 20, 2023
Four tests are allowed per household; people who did not order more in September can order up to eight free tests.
Women with osteoporosis want to know their fracture risk
Dec 28, 2023
Further, a survey shows that patients prefer a visual presentation of their risk.
It’s a good time to lock in long-term interest rate, expert says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 26, 2024
Current debt market rates are volatile, but that’s no reason to put off locking in a long-term interest rate, according to one industry expert.
Familial depression linked to cognitive performance in offspring
Apr 21, 2023
Associations were seen with processing speed, attention, and executive function in the older UK Biobank cohort (ages 44 to 83 years).
AI ‘promising’ for use in geriatrics, but ethical concerns remain, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 22, 2023
A new meta-study on using AI within geriatrics praises AI as a “valuable asset” but still warns about the need for future research and potential ethical concerns.
Allopurinol may cut risk for neurodegenerative diseases
May 19, 2023
Allopurinol linked to 13 to 34 percent lower risk for Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease, ALS
Social frailty linked to worse outcomes for elderly heart failure patients
Dec 28, 2022
Social frailty was linked to composite of all-cause death and cardiovascular events among elderly hospitalized heart failure patients.
Nitrate-enriched beetroot juice produces reduction in systolic BP in COPD
Dec 20, 2023
Active treatment lowered SBP, improved 6-minute walk test and improved measures of endothelial function.
Data CEO emphasizes key provider traits that make AI work in healthcare
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 04, 2023
The key to building trust in AI services for healthcare provides involves transparency and integration into existing systems, one data CEO suggests.
This senior living community has celebrity chef, restaurant open to public
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 17, 2022
When The Hacienda at Georgetown opens near Austin, TX, in early 2023, the amenities on the 13-acre campus will include fine-dining meals prepared by celebrity chef Stephan Pyles.