A blood test for the biomarker phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) recently received federal approval, but questions have emerged about the extent to which such tests can accurately predict whether a cognitively healthy person will develop cognitive impairment—a key symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. Source link
In the first clinical trial of its kind, US researchers found that people with late-life agitation and dementia who took a special medical formulation of two active ingredients found in marijuana – THC and CBD – had significantly less agitation than people who received a placebo. Source link
Move over, Lyme disease – there’s another tick-borne disease to worry about in Canada. A practice article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests that anaplasmosis, the second most common tick-borne disease in the country, can cause a number of health problems, including myocarditis. Source link
A University of East Anglia project to help carers of people with dementia has been hailed as a success. The researchers created a digital therapy platform for use on mobile devices or computers and tested it with about 500 volunteers. Source link
Chronic kidney disease affects millions of Americans, and more than 800,000 people in the United States are living with end-stage kidney disease. While kidney transplantation is widely recognized as the treatment of choice for eligible patients, offering prolonged survival and improved quality of life, many remain on dialysis due to organ shortages and barriers that…
For the second year in a row, many Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing double-digit premium increases due to rising medical costs as well as policy changes by Congress and the Trump administration. Source link
Could the smell of chocolate wafting into the gym make strength training easier, or at least more enjoyable? A new study in Frontiers in Physiology found that smelling dark chocolate with high cocoa content reduced appetite, desire and intention to eat and made trainees feel full. Source link
The JMIR randomized feasibility pilot study builds on growing evidence that virtual reality digital therapeutics show strong clinical potential for managing symptoms such as anxiety, pain and discomfort. Rather than evaluating clinical efficacy, the study focuses on a key implementation question: how structured onboarding and provider involvement can help drive consistent patient engagement, adherence, and…
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Scottish Right for Children (SRC) found that clinical examinations that include gait analysis after physical exertion can provide insight into how youth are recovering and help determine if they are ready to return to sports. Their study, published in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, showed significant differences…
For anyone undergoing total hip or knee replacement, the goal is a smooth recovery and return to pain-free activity. However, one potential risk from these procedures is periprosthetic joint infection. Source link
