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Long-term lecanemab reduces cognitive decline in early AD
Treatment with lecanemab continue to provide benefits to patients with early Alzheimer’s disease (AD) through 24 months, according to the results of the ongoing open-label extension study of Clarity AD. Those who have been treated much later also show disease improvements.
Long-term lecanemab reduces cognitive decline in early AD
30 Apr 2024Does BMI affect functional outcomes in stroke patients on rehab?
A study in Singapore provides further evidence regarding the benefits of poststroke rehabilitation in improving function, reducing disability, and discharging patients. In addition, the results show that body mass index (BMI) in any category does not predict the ability to attain functional independence following inpatient rehabilitation.
Does BMI affect functional outcomes in stroke patients on rehab?
30 Apr 2024Disrupted delta wave activity during sleep predicts CVD, death
Disruption of the delta wave activity while sleeping may be used to pinpoint individuals who are at heightened risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD mortality, according to a study.
Disrupted delta wave activity during sleep predicts CVD, death
30 Apr 2024Speeding COVID-19 symptom recovery may not fall within the realm of nirmatrelvir–ritonavir
Treating COVID-19 patients who had been vaccinated or did not have risk factors for severe disease with ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir (nirmatrelvir–ritonavir) did not expedite the time to symptom alleviation, reported investigators in the EPIC-SR trial.
Speeding COVID-19 symptom recovery may not fall within the realm of nirmatrelvir–ritonavir
30 Apr 2024Smartphone app helps control blood sugar in people at risk of T2D
Use of a smartphone application (app) and an intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM) results in better glycaemic control, lower carbohydrate intake, and weight loss in people at increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), reports a study.
Smartphone app helps control blood sugar in people at risk of T2D
29 Apr 2024Nutrient deficiency tied to sensory sensitivity in autism, intellectual disability
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) enjoy better dietary intake but show worse sensory sensitivity than those with intellectual disability (ID), suggests a study.