Fracture Risk With Cerebral Palsy Differs From General Population
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
Donanemab has already received a 'breakthrough therapy' designation from the FDA
More Clot Retrieval Attempts May Worsen Stroke Outcome
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
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
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
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
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
However, positive airway pressure therapy tied to lower rates of infection
Medicaid Enrollment Reaches Record High During Pandemic
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
Memory recall better for up to three years with blood-brain barrier-crossing renin-angiotensin drugs versus nonpenetrant counterparts