Geriatrics
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CSF markers differentiate Parkinson’s, predict related dementia
Key clinical point: CSF markers may help differentiate Parkinson’s disease from other sources of parkinsonism. Major finding: A pattern of high...
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Elderly LARC patients had similar nCRT outcomes to younger patients
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Cognitive benefits apparent with commercially available supplement
Key clinical point: A small randomized, placebo controlled study has shown verbal memory benefits with Alpha BRAIN. Major finding: Six weeks of...
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AAIC: Aerobic exercise proves beneficial for mild cognitive impairment
Key clinical point: Regular aerobic exercise boosted cognition and blood flow to the brain, and improved cerebrospinal biomarkers associated with...
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AAIC 2015: Approved drug combo cuts Alzheimer’s disease agitation
Key clinical point: A combined formulation of dextromethorphan and quinidine with Food and Drug Administration approval for another indication...
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VIDEO: Keeping the Alzheimer’s big picture in mind as antiamyloid trials continue
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Biogen’s aducanumab stumbles on cognitive endpoints at 6 mg/kg dose
Key clinical point: The antiamyloid antibody aducanumab failed to deliver cognitive benefits at 6 mg/kg, throwing some doubt on more positive...
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VIDEO: Postoperative cognitive decline hits women hardest
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VIDEO: Investigating the role of plasmalogens in Alzheimer’s disease
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Dicloxacillin may cut INR levels in warfarin users
The antibiotic dicloxacillin appears to markedly decrease INR levels in patients taking warfarin.