FDA Approves Evrysdi (risdiplam) for Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in Adults and Children 2 Months and Older Print this page South San Francisco, CA — August 7, 2020 — Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Evrysdi (risdiplam) for treatment of… Read More »
The Podcast by KevinMD | Podcast | July 2, 2020 “This pandemic presents a unique opportunity for senior anesthesiologists to see the benefit of accommodating the health care needs of our workforce. Just as I tried to avoid the teratogenic effects of certain cases when pregnant, we should consider the most effective ways to protect… Read More »
Depression is a true and treatable medical condition, not a normal part of aging. However older adults are at an increased risk for experiencing depression. If you are concerned about a loved one, offer to go with him or her to see a health care provider to be diagnosed and treated. Depression is not just… Read More »
Previous research has suggested that there is a link between depression and tea drinking. Now, a new study is investigating this relationship further. Depression is common among older adults, with 7% of those over the age of 60 years reporting “major depressive disorder.” Accordingly, research is underway to identify possible causes, which include genetic predisposition,… Read More »
Chronic pain is no fun, especially when the discomfort persists for weeks, months or even years. But whether folks have a headache, low back pain, cancer pain or arthritis pain, new findings published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology suggest that pets can aid older adults in managing chronic pain, according to the University of… Read More »