Variation in total cholesterol, triglycerides linked to Alzheimer’s disease risk
Jul 06, 2023
Those in the highest quintile of total cholesterol and triglycerides had increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s-related dementias.
NFL players’ concussion symptoms tied to cognitive functioning decades later
Mar 03, 2023
The number of diagnosed concussions and length of playing career were not tied to later cognition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
