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New blood biomarker to detect early dementia?
The study team is looking to source a larger sample size of AD blood samples to replicate the findings.
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Genetic test for six chronic diseases undergoing clinical trial
“A high [polygenic risk score] is just one piece of the puzzle. [It] does not replace the traditional risk factors we usually think about in...
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Impaired vision an overlooked dementia risk factor
“A very large fraction of vision impairment, possibly in excess of 80%, is avoidable or has simply yet to be addressed.”
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How to address social determinants of health, according to expert panel
A panel of experts talked about policies to address social determinants of health at the annual meeting of the American College of Physicians.
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Inappropriate antibiotic use in U.S. hospitals increased during pandemic
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Long-COVID symptoms a serious challenge for older patients, physicians
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Fifth COVID shot recommended for patients with cancer
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How old is too old to work as a doctor?
“It’s age discrimination. Physicians receive assessments throughout their careers as part of the accreditation process – there’s no need to change...
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Will you have cardiac arrest? New tech may predict if and when
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University want to create a 3D model of your heart to predict a life-threatening problem before it happens.
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More evidence links asthma severity to age of onset