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Fracture Risk With Cerebral Palsy Differs From General Population

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Middle-aged men with cerebral palsy are five times more likely to suffer fractures than men without cerebral palsy

Lilly to Seek FDA Approval for New Drug for Alzheimer Disease

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Donanemab has already received a 'breakthrough therapy' designation from the FDA

More Clot Retrieval Attempts May Worsen Stroke Outcome

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Number of clot retrieval attempts linked to infarct growth, which independently predicts unfavorable outcome in acute ischemic stroke

2018 to 2020 Saw Large Decrease in Life Expectancy in United States

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Decrease in life expectancy larger than that seen in other high-income countries; pronounced decreases seen for Hispanic, non-Hispanic Black populations

Risk for Dementia Diagnosis Up for Seniors With Schizophrenia

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Incidence of dementia increased at age 66 and 80 years for those with schizophrenia versus those without serious mental illness

BMI in Adolescence Linked to Poor Health Outcomes in Adulthood

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Adolescent BMI z-score independently linked to poor general health, diabetes, premature myocardial infarction after 24-year follow-up

Statin Use Not Tied to Cognitive Decline, Dementia in Seniors

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No association seen for statin use versus nonuse with dementia, MCI, or changes in cognitive function over time

Untreated Sleep Apnea Tied to COVID-19 Infections, More Severe Cases

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However, positive airway pressure therapy tied to lower rates of infection

Medicaid Enrollment Reaches Record High During Pandemic

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Surge in enrollment during pandemic means that a quarter of the U.S. population is now covered by the public program

Certain Antihypertensive Agents May Aid Cognition in Elderly

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Memory recall better for up to three years with blood-brain barrier-crossing renin-angiotensin drugs versus nonpenetrant counterparts