Robin Seaton Jefferson
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Robin Seaton Jefferson is a St. Louis-based journalist covering advances in aging science and medical technology. She has written for Forbes, Elsevier Science, and other health media. She was one of 20 journalists selected nationwide for the National Press Foundation’s “Understanding the Latest on Dementia Issues” in Washington, D.C.
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A Paper Clip-Sized Device Is Changing Heart Failure Treatment
A new, implantable device may reduce hospitalizations and improve care, experts say, changing the lives of people with heart failure.
Scientists Harness Gold Nanoparticles to Fight Infection Without Antibiotics
A new animal study uses gold nanoparticles for both creating images of and destroying biofilms on teeth and skin wounds.
Should Alzheimer’s Be Treated Before It Becomes Symptomatic? Experts Weigh In
The FDA issued guidance to drug companies developing medication to treat Alzheimer’s before symptoms begin to show. Will this lead to overdiagnosis?
‘Hope for Healthy Longevity’: Study Discovers Trigger for Cell Aging
Previously, mechanical damage to the cell membrane was believed to trigger either cell recovery or death. A new study shows a third outcome: cell aging.
Written Off: The Consequences of Dementia Misdiagnosis
Numerous conditions can mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, leading to misdiagnosis and risks for older adults.
