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SGLT2 inhibitors tied to similar dementia risk as dulaglutide in type 2 diabetes
SGLT2 inhibitors and dulaglutide confer a similar risk for dementia among adults aged 60 years and older with type 2 diabetes, according to findings published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Any level of physical activity linked to improved brain health
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Individuals who engaged in some form of exercise or physical activity on a regular or semi-regular basis demonstrated better brain health compared with inactive individuals, according to research from Nature Aging.
‘Concerning trends’ in dementia mortality most notable among Black adults, women in US
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Mortality data from 1999 to 2020 revealed an upward trend in dementia-related mortality in the United States, especially among Black adults and women, according to a study published in The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders.
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‘A large overlap’: Autoimmune encephalitis can look like, coexist with rheumatic disease
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Although rheumatic diseases must be considered in a differential diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis, some patients can have both, according to a presenter at the 2024 Rheumatology Nurses Society annual conference.
Over 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise after concussion improves sleep
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Over 150 minutes of aerobic exercise a week following a concussion improved sleep quality in adolescents, study results published in The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation showed.
Alzheimer’s risk altered by late-life high BP, antihypertensive treatment
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Treating high blood pressure later in life may mitigate risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease among older individuals, according to a meta-analysis published in Neurology.
Healio wins APEX award for Psychedelics & Alternative Therapies collection
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The Healio news staff received an APEX award in the category of Writing/Topics for work on the potential role of psychedelics and alternative therapies for mental health issues and other medical conditions.
Severe menopause symptoms linked to cognitive impairment in later life
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Severe menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and depressive mood, were associated with mild cognitive impairment for postmenopausal women, researchers reported in Menopause.
Hooked on PC with Gail Guerrero-Tucker, MD, MPH, FAAFP, DABFM
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Medicine was an interesting thought as I was growing up with no medical people in my family.
FDA approves Crexont extended-release capsules for Parkinson’s disease
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The FDA has approved Crexont extended-release capsules for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, according to the manufacturer.
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