Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Decline in Thinking in Late-Stage Trial
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Another experimental drug meant for Alzheimer’s disease looks so promising that drugmaker Eli Lilly plans to ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for full approval by the end of June. Known as donanemab,…
Learn Moreβ-Blockers Seem Not to Reduce Risks More Than One Year After Heart Attack
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with myocardial infarction (MI), beta-blocker (βB) treatment beyond one year after MI does not appear to reduce the risk for mortality or further MI, according to a study published online May 2 i…
Learn MoreMedical Cannabis Effective for Pain Relief in Cancer
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Medical cannabis is effective for pain relief in cancer, according to a study published online May 2 in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.Saro Aprikian, from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and colle…
Learn MoreNearby Nature Does Not Protect Against Early Childhood Eczema
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Greenness around the home during early childhood does not seem to protect against eczema, according to a study published online April 7 in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.Minna Lukkarinen, from University of…
Learn MoreIncreasing Physical Activity After Stroke Tied to Good Functional Outcomes at Six Months
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Increased physical activity following a stroke is associated with functional recovery at six months, according to a study published online May 1 in JAMA Network Open.Dongni Buvarp, M.D., Ph.D., from Universit…
Learn MoreOpioid Exposure Higher Among Adults With Cerebral Palsy Versus Those Without
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) are more likely to be exposed to opioids and for a longer duration than adults without CP, according to a study published online March 10 in the International Journal of Clinic…
Learn MorePreterm Birth, Large for Gestational Age Increase A-Fib Risk Up to Middle Age
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Preterm birth and being large for gestational age (GA) at birth are associated with increased risks for atrial fibrillation (AF) up to middle age independently of familial factors, according to a study publis…
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