Lorena Tonarelli
Lorena is a freelance healthcare journalist, medical writer and editor with more than eight years of experience in continuing education (CE) articles and educational articles, features, news, and more for publications and websites aimed at nurses and assistants (RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs), nurse managers/administrators, physicians and other healthcare professionals, patients, family caregivers, and the general public.
She also works for medical, marketing and corporate communication agencies, producing case studies, clinical study reports, value dossiers, regulatory submission documents, research reviews and reports on KOL meetings, symposia and conferences for major pharmaceutical companies and leaders in medical technology.
Lorena has a master’s degree in science – specializing in drug development, medical imaging (MRI, PET, CT) and neurodegenerative disorders – and a bachelor’s degree (Hons) in science. She has academic research experience and has trained as a journalist. She has written books on Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, weight loss, swine and seasonal influenza, tai chi, and evidence-based caregiving.
Specialties
- Care of the elderly
- Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
- Age-related diseases/conditions
- Cancer
- COPD and other respiratory diseases
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Pharma and biotech, including drug research, development and marketing
- Medical technology
- MRI, PET, CT for disease diagnosis, management and treatment
- Leadership, teamwork, staff retention and personal improvement issues
Links to published articles
Pharma
- Breast cancer treatment: the next advances
- Melanoma: new treatments and hopes
- Tangles and plaques: unlocking the secrets of Alzheimer's disease
- The renal cell carcinoma market: Votrient to challenge Sutent's lead
- New anti-clotting drugs: stopping the silent killers
- Italy: pioneering pay for performance in the age of austerity
Eldercare
- What do frail elders want?
- Simple, non-expensive strategies prevent delirium, improve quality of care
Alzheimer's disease
- Therapy program improves daily functioning and reduces caregiver burden
- Tangles and plaques: unlocking the secrets of Alzheimer's disease
- How to prevent and manage sundowning
- The stages of Alzheimer's disease
Leadership/management
Medical Imaging
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of brain tumor
- Hyperpolarized He3 MRI of COPD
- Diffusion-weighted MRI of ischemic stroke
Job search/career advice
Books
- Alzheimer's Disease: Research-Based, Person-Centered Therapeutic Activities
- Caring: The Essential Guide
- The Simple Diabetes Diet - Nutritional and Lifestyle Strategies for Lowering Blood Glucose
- The Ultimate Low Cholesterol Diet Plan - Lower Your Cholesterol in Just Four Weeks
- Hypertension and Your Heart - Understanding and Managing High Blood Pressure
- Pandemic–Surviving the New Killer Virus
Latest Articles
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Mealtime Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Dementia caregivers can improve their loved one's mealtime experience by making it simpler, safer and more enjoyable, in turn preventing malnutrition and weight loss.
Apr 2, 2010
- Lorena Tonarelli
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Can Sage Prevent or Treat Alzheimer's Disease?
Limited evidence seems to indicate that the herb sage might enhance memory, improve cognitive performance, and slow down disease progression in Alzheimer's patients.
Mar 13, 2010
- Lorena Tonarelli
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Is Your Home Falls Proof?
Caregivers can prevent falls by removing home hazards and by encouraging the elderly person to wear appropriate shoes and clothing and not to engage in at-risk behaviors.
Mar 11, 2010
- Lorena Tonarelli
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Falls Prevention in Old People – Research Update
Studies on falls prevention show exercising, being alert for hypotension and addressing vision and hearing loss is crucial, but raise doubts over walkers and drugs.
Mar 7, 2010
- Lorena Tonarelli
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Consequences of Falls in the Elderly
Even a small fall can profoundly affect the health of elderly people. Yet, in this population, falls continue to be a predominant cause of loss of functioning and death.
Feb 21, 2010
- Lorena Tonarelli
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Tips for a Good Night's Sleep Without Drugs
Simple lifestyle and behavioral strategies allow for better and longer-lasting results than insomnia drugs, say researchers, and should be the first line of treatment.
Feb 14, 2010
- Lorena Tonarelli
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