Geriatrics
FDA/CDC
Possible bivalent vaccine link to strokes in people over 65
The CDC and FDA do not recommend people change their vaccine practices.
News
Hearing loss strongly tied to increased dementia risk
“Every 10-decibel increase in hearing loss was associated with 16% greater prevalence of dementia.”
News
Some BP meds tied to significantly lower risk for dementia, Alzheimer’s
Antihypertensive medications that stimulate type 2 and 4 angiotensin II receptors may reduce the rate of dementia compared with those that inhibit...
FDA/CDC
FDA approves second antiamyloid for Alzheimer’s disease
Like its controversial cousin aducanumab, lecanemab was approved under the FDA’s accelerated approval pathway.
News
Gene associated with vision loss also linked to COVID: Study
The findings show that COVID and age-related macular degeneration were associated with variations in what is called the PDGFB gene.
News
IV ketamine a promising option for resistant depression in older adults
Nearly 50% of participants responded to ketamine and 25% achieved complete remission from TRD.
News
New osteoporosis guideline says start with a bisphosphonate
Initial therapy with bisphosphonates for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and men with osteoporosis are strongly recommended.
News
Heart benefits begin at well under 10,000 daily steps
The benefits of taking more daily steps accrue at well below the widely promoted threshold of 10,000 steps per day.
News
Alzheimer’s Association to CMS: Ditch restraints on amyloid drugs
The CMS coverage restrictions for anti-amyloid drugs were finalized in April on the...
Conference Coverage
SSRI tied to improved cognition in comorbid depression, dementia
Evidence suggests the drug’s receptor targets “have the potential to modulate neurotransmitter systems that are essential for regulation of...