Timing of CSF biomarker divergence for Alzheimer’s disease, normal cognition varies
Feb 21, 2024
Estimated times of divergence of cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers vary from 18 years for Aβ42 to six years for cognitive decline.
Causal link ID’d for Alzheimer’s disease, generalized epilepsy
May 25, 2023
A genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s also is linked to an increased risk of focal epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis.
US to drop most COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week as emergency ends
May 02, 2023
White House COVID-19 coordinator Ashish Jha said the goal now is to continue to encourage vaccinations.
The complexity of workforce shortages
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 27, 2023
Results of a new survey drive home the complexity of workforce shortages and point out how solving them could address other business challenges. Fifty-seven percent of Americans believe that there aren’t...
Online platforms that let nurses pick and choose which facilities they work for are an effort to combat the nursing shortage. The platforms, however, have benefits and disadvantages for all parties involved...
PET changes similar for Alzheimer’s disease, Down syndrome
Dec 20, 2022
“This study shows that, although there are subtle differences, Alzheimer’s disease pathophysiology is similar among people with Down syndrome and people with autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s...
Increasing staff vaccination at nursing homes cuts COVID-19 infections
Jan 05, 2023
An increase in vaccination rate was linked to fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths among residents and cases among staff members.
Shift work tied to negative impact on cognitive functioning
Aug 25, 2023
Exposure to night shift work is associated with overall cognitive impairment compared with daytime work only.
Gantenerumab does not slow clinical decline in early Alzheimer’s disease
Nov 16, 2023
Two trials show a lower amyloid plaque burden with gantenerumab versus placebo at 116 weeks.
A certifiable way to improve your reputation
By
John O'Connor
Jul 13, 2023
Wouldn’t it be in the industry’s best interest to police itself? Maybe yes, maybe no.