Is Alzheimer's disease, relentless and slow, a better target for clinical trials?

Published Date: 16 Feb 2023

According to a report by the Alzheimer's Association task force, it's time to reframe what "clinically meaningful" means and change expectations about clinical trials.

Read Full News

Latest News

A Nutritional Experiment: State-by-State Changes in SNAP

Dr Wilkoff wonders what the effects will be of 12 states proposing changes to restricted foods under SNAP.

Reusable Catheters Just as Safe as Disposables

Reusable catheter strategies may be as safe as single-use devices for preventing UTIs, but questions remain about their practical use.

A Simple Test Could Predict a Patient’s Final 24 Hours

New research suggests the loss of the corneal reflex — a classic marker of brain death — could help clinicians make more specific assessments during the final days and hours of life.

Multidose Ibuprofen Regimen Eases IUD Insertion Pain

Taking three doses of ibuprofen before the insertion of an intrauterine device reduces pain during the procedure compared with a placebo.

Can AI Fix the Mental Health Crisis?

Demand is outpacing care. AI tools are already filling the gap. But are they safe, effective, and ready for clinical practice?

US Teen Depression Drops, But Disparities Persist

Major depressive episodes among US adolescents decreased significantly from 2021 to 2024, a new study shows — but disparities persist, especially between girls and boys.

Todays Updates

Early Multimodal Therapy Restores Hairline in a Woman

A 36-year-old woman with a 2-year history of hairline recession and eyebrow thinning shows marked regrowth after early multimodal therapy with dutasteride, tofacitinib, and intralesional steroids.

Primary Care on the Front Lines of Mental Health Care

With a mental health care provider shortage and many patients’ seeking mental health support, primary care doctors have stepped up to the front lines.

Strategies for Latent TB Infection Screening and Care

While tuberculosis spread is not significant nationally, lack of awareness of the latent form of the condition raises legitimate concerns for potential future infections.

Global Fund Expands Commitment to Improve Access to HIV Drug

The U.S. and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria are stepping up efforts to ⁠broaden access to Gilead's HIV prevention drug, with a goal of reaching 3...

Funding Cuts Challenge Malaria Vaccination Initiatives

Fewer resources through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, may limit vaccine administration at the local level.

HIV Treatment May Move Beyond Daily Pills With Injectables

Monthly injectable HIV therapy shows lower treatment failure than oral regimens in individuals with adherence challenges.

Some With Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer May Not Need Chemo

A subgroup analysis hints that chemotherapy may be skipped after complete resection, but the finding needs further study.

Todays Updates

Early Multimodal Therapy Restores Hairline in a Woman

A 36-year-old woman with a 2-year history of hairline recession and eyebrow thinning shows marked regrowth after early multimodal therapy with dutasteride, tofacitinib, and intralesional steroids.

Primary Care on the Front Lines of Mental Health Care

With a mental health care provider shortage and many patients’ seeking mental health support, primary care doctors have stepped up to the front lines.

Strategies for Latent TB Infection Screening and Care

While tuberculosis spread is not significant nationally, lack of awareness of the latent form of the condition raises legitimate concerns for potential future infections.

Global Fund Expands Commitment to Improve Access to HIV Drug

The U.S. and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria are stepping up efforts to ⁠broaden access to Gilead's HIV prevention drug, with a goal of reaching 3...

Funding Cuts Challenge Malaria Vaccination Initiatives

Fewer resources through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, may limit vaccine administration at the local level.

HIV Treatment May Move Beyond Daily Pills With Injectables

Monthly injectable HIV therapy shows lower treatment failure than oral regimens in individuals with adherence challenges.

Some With Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer May Not Need Chemo

A subgroup analysis hints that chemotherapy may be skipped after complete resection, but the finding needs further study.

Latest News

Dr Wilkoff wonders what the effects will be of 12 states proposing changes to restricted foods under SNAP.

Reusable catheter strategies may be as safe as single-use devices for preventing UTIs, but questions remain about their practical use.

New research suggests the loss of the corneal reflex — a classic marker of brain death — could help clinicians make more specific assessments during the final days and hours of life.

Taking three doses of ibuprofen before the insertion of an intrauterine device reduces pain during the procedure compared with a placebo.

Demand is outpacing care. AI tools are already filling the gap. But are they safe, effective, and ready for clinical practice?

Major depressive episodes among US adolescents decreased significantly from 2021 to 2024, a new study shows — but disparities persist, especially between girls and boys.

News All Time

How the Gulf Crisis Is Reaching Europe’s Pharmacies

Conflict in the Gulf is exposing how dependent Europe’s pharmacies are on global supply chains for essential medicines, active ingredients, and transport.

Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis: 10 Risks in Older Adults

Older adults with acute severe ulcerative colitis have higher mortality, underscoring the need for targeted strategies to reduce the risk for adverse events and enable timely treatment decisions.

The Flaws in the New HHS Nutrition Education Initiative

Doctors aren't dietitians. Fantuzzi and Straughan unpack the flaws in the new HHS nutrition competencies and advocate for collaborative care.

Antidepressant Promising for Methamphetamine Addiction

There are no approved medications for methamphetamine use disorder, but phase 3 trial results suggest the generic antidepressant mirtazapine may offer modest but significant reductions in use.

Proximity to Nuclear Plants Linked to Cancer Mortality

A US ecologic study finds higher cancer mortality in counties closer to nuclear plants, but results reflect association and require cautious clinical interpretation.

Modern Breast Radiation Shows Minimal Heart Risks

Modern techniques have greatly reduced the heart disease risks historically tied to radiotherapy for left-sided breast cancer, a large cohort study suggests.

Depression, Delirium May Signal Supranuclear Palsy Risk

Depression, delirium, gastrointestinal disorders, and heavy alcohol consumption are modifiable risk factors for progressive supranuclear palsy, a new study shows.

Social Risks Linked to Higher Spending on Healthcare

Certain social risk factors are linked to higher costs of healthcare among patients.

Hypnotic Therapy Tied to Reduced Spinal Cord Injury Pain

Hypnotic cognitive therapy is associated with greater reductions in chronic pain and depression than usual care in patients with spinal cord injury, a new study shows.

‘Smart Underwear’ Measures Gut Gas for Microbiome Science

Device snapped into underwear monitors flatus frequency in real time to set a new baseline for what’s typical and gain insight into microbiome activity.

Psychosocial and Drug Therapies Show Promise for CUD

Certain psychosocial and pharmacologic therapies may help people with cannabis use disorder achieve abstinence and reduce cannabis use frequency, per a network meta-analysis.

Does 8 Gy Improve Outcomes Over 4 Gy in Indolent Lymphoma?

A retrospective review suggests that increasing radiation dose from 4 Gy to 8 Gy for indolent B-cell lymphomas is associated with better local control.

Insomnia in Parkinson’s Disease: Symptom or Risk Factor?

Insomnia is associated with an increased risk for Parkinson’s disease (PD) in a new long-term study, suggesting it’s more than just a symptom of PD, researchers say.

NHS Risks Wasting Wave of New Pharmacist Prescribers

A Nuffield Trust report warns that supervision gaps and underfunded training could derail NHS community care ambitions.

How Is Cystic Echinococcosis Diagnosed and Managed?

Updated WHO guidance defines stage-based strategies for cystic echinococcosis, supporting imaging-driven diagnosis and individualized treatment choice.

Mystery Solved? How Psychedelics Affect the Brain

The largest analysis of psychedelic brain imaging to date offers a clearer picture of how psychedelic drugs affect the brain.

Recommended News For You

Pre-operative evaluation of ovarian cancer patients using DWI-MRI is helpful.

Advanced imaging, targeted therapy help men with prostate cancer safely defer surgery and radiation therapy

Quality of Life Similar With Proton Beam Therapy vs IMRT for Prostate Cancer

Promising for Monitoring and Diagnosis of AD is the finger-prick test.

FDA Approves Hemophilia B Second Gene Therapy.

Limits to Anti-Nausea Pill Coverage Wear on Cancer Patients and Doctors

AI is equally capable of reading breast cancer scans as human radiologists.

Recommended Articles For You

The Oncologist’s Edge: Tools, Trials, and Tech Transforming Treatment 

Advancements in Cancer Treatment and Survival Outcomes for Acute Myeloid Leukemia 

Hemoglobin C: Understanding its Role in Sickle Cell Disease 

Case Study: Genomic Medicine in Precision Oncology 

Whats more on Hidoc Dr.

Medical Updates
KOL Videos
Surveys
Events

Daily news to keep you up to date

Gain valuable insights with our in-depth KOL Video discussions

Participate and win cash vouchers

Get updates on the latest events happening around the world
Featured News
Featured Articles
Featured Events
Featured KOL Videos

1.

Study reveals that older women frequently receive an incorrect breast cancer diagnosis.

2.

Combination therapy improves outcomes for advanced triple-negative breast cancer

3.

Ketamine plus psychotherapy for "excellent" PTSD

4.

Survey: Record Numbers of US Adults Report Depression.

5.

A hint regarding aspirin, the connection to colon cancer, the approval of the new Lutathera, artificial intelligence, and electronic records.

1.

The Latest Research on Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Advancements in Diagnosis and Therapy 

2.

A Closer Look at Breast Cancer: Examining the Ultrasound Images

3.

Priming Agents: A Novel Approach to Enhancing Cell-Free DNA Detection in Liquid Biopsies

4.

Unlocking the Potential of CPK Levels: How to Maximize Your Health Benefits

5.

Unlocking the Mystery of Elliptocytes: Exploring the Unusual Shape of Red Blood Cells

1.

International Lung Cancer Congress®

2.

Genito-Urinary Oncology Summit 2026

3.

Future NRG Oncology Meeting

4.

ISMB 2026 (Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology)

5.

Annual International Congress on the Future of Breast Cancer East

1.

An In-Depth Look At The Signs And Symptoms Of Lymphoma- Further Discussion

2.

Lorlatinib in the Management of 1st line ALK+ mNSCLC (CROWN TRIAL Update) - Conclusion

3.

Efficient Management of First line ALK-rearranged NSCLC - Part VI

4.

Efficient Management of First line ALK-rearranged NSCLC - Part VII

5.

Updates on Standard V/S High Risk Myeloma Treatment


Fastest Growing Medical Platform for Doctors

Address :
Hidoc Dr. Inc. | Delaware C Corp | 1309 Coffeen Ave. Suite 1200, Sheridan WY, 82801

Phone :
+1-415-463-3094

Email :
anishagadia@hidoc.co

Quick Links

Drug DatabaseDrug InteractionDiseases Database
KOL VideosKnowledge HubQuizzes
Medical UpdatesEventsAbout Us

© Copyright 2026 Hidoc Dr. Inc.

Terms & Conditions - LLP | Inc. | Privacy Policy - LLP | Inc. | Account Deactivation
Home
Profile
Login
bot