Cranberry supplements may aid memory in older adults
May 24, 2022
Improvement in neural functioning also was seen during a 12-week intervention.
Mounjaro approved for blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes
May 20, 2022
The once-weekly injection is approved as an addition to diet and exercise.
U.S. hospitals facing shortage of dye needed for life-saving scans
May 19, 2022
The shortage is expected to last until at least June 30, according to the American Hospital Association.
FDA OKs marketing of new test to help diagnose Alzheimer disease
May 06, 2022
The test is indicated for patients 55 years and older who present with cognitive impairment and are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.
Risk for Guillain-Barré syndrome up after Ad.26.COV2.S vaccination
Apr 26, 2022
An adjusted rate ratio of 20.56 was found in a head-to-head comparison of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
Adverse effects generally mild after BNT162b2 mRNA booster in over 60s
Apr 18, 2022
Thirty percent of those aged 60 years or older receiving a booster reported at least one adverse event; few sought medical attention.
FDA approves first breath test for COVID-19
Apr 15, 2022
The test, which must be administered by a trained operator, demonstrates a high degree of accuracy.
Black seniors with GI malignancy more likely to be frail
Apr 11, 2022
Black patients also were more likely to report limitations in daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
Medicare now covers COVID-19 tests bought at drug stores
Apr 05, 2022
Now the 59 million Americans covered by Medicare Part B can get up to eight free, at-home tests each month.
AI algorithm accurately IDs two life-threatening heart conditions
Mar 14, 2022
The model can distinguish between hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and cardiac amyloidosis using ultrasound videos.