Bivalent mRNA-1273.214 elicits better response against omicron
Sep 27, 2022
A booster dose of mRNA-1273.214 elicits more neutralizing antibodies against omicron compared with mRNA-1273, the original Moderna vaccine, with no new safety concerns.
Adding tirzepatide to insulin glargine ups glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Feb 10, 2022
For adults with type 2 diabetes and inadequate glycemic control, glycemic control improved with the addition of tirzepatide versus placebo.
New Alzheimer’s disease drug delivers disappointing results
Jun 17, 2022
The trial was the first to test a drug meant to delay or halt mental decline in people who have a genetic predisposition.
More intensive LDL-C lowering may cut recurrent stroke risk
Feb 22, 2022
More intensive LDL-C-lowering with statin-based therapies was linked to a reduced risk for recurrent stroke for patients with evidence of atherosclerosis.
Dopamine agonists, DRIs similar for quality of life in Parkinson’s disease
Dec 29, 2021
The research “suggests that MAO-B inhibitors might be underused as adjuvant therapy for the treatment of people with Parkinson disease.”
Dietary patterns may affect risk for sudden cardiac death
Jun 30, 2021
A higher Mediterranean diet score may reduce the risk for sudden cardiac death, whereas greater adherence to a Southern dietary pattern may increase the risk for sudden cardiac death, but these associations...
Actinic keratosis diagnosed in almost one-third of older adults
Aug 16, 2022
The authors say htat increased use of topical fluorouracil may be warranted.
Daily multivitamin may protect against cognitive decline in older adults
Sep 21, 2022
No benefit was seen for cocoa extract supplementation versus placebo.
Neuroimaging measures linked to stages of memory impairment
Mar 04, 2022
The presence of Alzheimer’s disease pathology is related to Stages of Objective Memory Impairment in cognitively unimpaired older adults.
Exercising with a mask safe, does not affect exercise capacity
Jul 02, 2021
Masks, however, may affect how well individuals perceive tolerance to vigorous-to-peak intensity exercise.