People with dementia receive fewer palliative referrals than those with cancer: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 05, 2021
A large study from Canada has found disparities in palliative care referral between people with dementia or organ failure and people with cancer.
Clinical ‘wake-up call’: Hispanics, Latinos remain undertreated for cardiovascular risk
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 05, 2021
“I didn’t expect the numbers to be so dismal,” says the author of a study of stroke survivors from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.
Residents with self-care disability less likely to receive cancer treatment
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 05, 2021
Many nursing home residents do not receive cancer-directed treatment, and they are even less likely to do so if they have a self-care disability, according to a new study.
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 5
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 05, 2021
B117 variant of SARS-CoV-2 up to 90% more transmissible; UK experts urge vigilance … Early evidence suggests smoking cessation drug may treat Parkinson’s … Scream, not swab: Dutch inventor hopes...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, March 4
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 04, 2021
Verified Vaccinated Visitors program allows unrestricted access in senior living … House health leader pushes for permanent Medicare waivers … COVID testing falls nationwide since January, alarming...
Volunteer staffing initiative supports COVID antibody infusions in long-term care
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 04, 2021
A coalition representing LTC facilities has announced a new initiative to connect LTC operators to Medical Reserve Corps volunteers for help in administering monoclonal antibody infusions to residents...
Standard guidance needed for palliative care referral in dementia, experts find
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 04, 2021
An overwhelming lack of consensus exists on when to refer people with dementia to palliative care, an analysis shows. Timely, standardized referral triggers are needed, the authors say.
Antidepressants may be safe to use in stroke survivors, investigators say
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 04, 2021
Patients who take common antidepressants are not at increased risk of intracerebral hemorrhage, a deadly type of bleeding stroke, a new study has found.
COVID cases fall 82% in nursing homes; vaccination will help thwart variants, advocates say
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 03, 2021
The steep drop in coronavirus cases over seven weeks is a sign that vaccinations are working and are the key to a normalized life for residents, the AHCA/NCAL says.
PT with ‘pain lessons’ helps older veterans improve their mobility
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 03, 2021
An evidence-based model of therapy increased participant engagement in their own care, resulting in better mobility, decreased pain and improved quality of life, the lead therapist said.