Geriatrics
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Some of the most common symptoms seen in clinical practice were not associated with dementia risk
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Andexanet alfa (Andexxa) was denied full FDA approval last year
The president said he "aced" a third cognitive exam he took recently
Andexanet alfa (Andexxa) was denied full FDA approval last year
The president said he "aced" a third cognitive exam he took recently
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Study identifies four groups at increased risk while on apixaban for cancer-related blood clots
PFS improvement of 80% and early OS difference with pirtobrutinib versus older regimen
Patients who completed treatment by 12 months fared better than external controls 2 years later
Study finds less severity and fewer consequences in seniors
Investigational therapy will move to phase III trial
Draft recommendation is for a 0.5% increase above current law in 2027
Recognizing differences "can help people keep moving," researcher says
Semaglutide lowered inflammation, but not cognitive decline
Over 6 Years, a much-ballyhooed program enrolled only about 9,000 people out of millions eligible
Sleep, brain resilience, and blood flow improved with structured POINTER program
Even if his doctors are hiding something, it's unlikely to be anything serious right now
Ventura transcatheter device found no support on efficacy at a critical FDA advisory committee
Findings hint that zoster vaccination may slow dementia
Nursing home providers praised the move, while one patient group called it "very disappointing"
I've seen what happens when the weight of caring for a loved one becomes too great
Analysis shows benefits with valiltramiprosate in APOE4 carriers with mild cognitive impairment
Shockingly low rates of DMARD use compared with white patients in federal data
Sponsor seeks approval based on sliced and diced data
Levosimendan infusion showed no benefit in LEVOECMO trial
Researchers find signs of waning cognitive function over time
CMS update scraps inpatient-only procedure list, reduces drug administration payments
The U.S. may be in for yet another rough flu season
New prices for enrollees will start in 2027
Strong protection initially, but some waning over time, particularly for the immunocompromised
Oral semaglutide fails to slow clinical progression, but biomarker changes emerge
No significant increase in risk with either mRNA or adenoviral vector vaccines
Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff
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The mother died of preeclampsia at 20 weeks
Stenting high-grade carotid stenosis did help prevent stroke or death, but experts question worth
Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff
Photo finish after 10 years in randomized trial, but a winner is identified
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