Traumatic encephalopathy syndrome could predict cognitive decline
Jul 10, 2023
In active and retired fighters who were TES-positive, the rate of cognitive decline was significantly greater for reaction time.
Risk for first-time clot events raised after COVID-19 diagnosis
Sep 29, 2022
The incidence is highest in the first week but remains elevated up to 49 weeks after COVID-19 diagnosis.
Distance to neurologist, PCP may explain Alzheimer’s disease disparities
Apr 05, 2024
Non-Hispanic American Indian and/or Alaska Native and Hispanic decedents have to travel further to neurologist than non-Hispanic whites.
Extended-Release morphine does not reduce breathlessness in COPD
Nov 30, 2022
One week of extended-release morphine does not significantly reduce the intensity of the worst breathlessness.
Labor Department claims new rule will make retirement funds more resilient
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 28, 2022
The Department of Labor announced Tuesday a final rule that lifts barriers to considering environmental, social, and governance factors when selecting 401(k) plans. The rule allows fiduciaries to consider...
Meta-analysis shows decrease in dementia risk with hypertension treatment
Nov 02, 2022
Lowering blood pressure with antihypertensive treatment may reduce the risk for incident dementia in older adults with a history of hypertension.
Loneliness, but not social isolation, tied to CVD risk with diabetes
Jul 03, 2023
Loneliness was found to be a stronger predictor than lifestyle factors.
Colchicine price increase tied to poorer gout control over a decade
May 17, 2023
Simultaneously, there was a sustained decrease in colchicine use, increased use of other medications for gout and greater healthcare use.
NLRB case could lead to total ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 17, 2023
A case pending before the National Labor Relations board “has the potential to significantly impact the rights of employers and employees in unionization campaigns,” the National Law Review reported.
Machine learning model can predict mortality after hip fracture
Sep 22, 2023
The LightGBM model can predict one-, five- and 10-year mortality based on high-ranking biomarkers.