Dementia More Likely in Patients With Essential Tremor Than Other Groups
Patients with essential tremor have an increased risk of developing dementia compared to the general population. A study presented at the 2024 American Academy of Neurology meeting found that patients…
Q&A: LG on evolving its consumer offerings for health data collection
LG NOVA is exploring the potential for consumer electronics to collect personalized health data for preventative care measures. Atul Singh of LG NOVA discusses how the company is working with…
Adultos mayores, agotados por tener que organizar tanta atención médica
En enero, Susanne Gilliam, de 67 años, se cayó al resbalar sobre una capa de hielo negro mientras recogía el correo, causando lesiones en la rodilla y tobillo. Este incidente…
Point-of-care brain wave monitoring can help improve concussion care
Breakthroughs in brain health, particularly in concussion assessment and treatment, have been slow despite advances in technology like MRI. Objective brain wave measures, recorded through EEG, are emerging as a…
Medicare Advantage 2025 payments will dip, Biden administration says
Medicare Advantage insurers requested higher payment rates from the Biden administration, claiming that the government's data on healthcare usage didn't match their own. Despite lobbying efforts, the administration decided to…
Study finds health care utilization is increased in high-risk children who have a sleep disorder
A new study based on Medicaid claims data found that children with chronic medical conditions who also have a sleep disorder are at a higher risk of increased healthcare utilization.…
AI deciphers city designs that could cut heart disease rates
Researchers used AI techniques to evaluate the association between built environment features identified by AI models and coronary heart disease (CHD). They used CNNs, LMEM, and activation maps to predict…
How to Keep a Bladder Diary
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition that affects many people in the United States. It can be managed through lifestyle changes, medications, treatments like Botox, nerve stimulation, and surgery.…
Addressing Sexual Dysfunction in Women’s Cancers
New studies suggest that many women with cancer want advice on managing sexual function issues, often not addressed by clinicians. Patients want to discuss sex but find it overwhelming at…
Combination of empagliflozin and citalopram effective against major depressive disorder: Study
A recent study found that a combination of the drugs empagliflozin and citalopram is effective in treating major depressive disorder. The researchers discovered that this combination resulted in significant improvements…