ICU study finds new COVID-19 mortality factors, wide variation in supportive care … Poor cardiovascular health and genetics jointly contribute to dementia risk … Genetic testing could help predict...
High local COVID-19 rates put nursing homes at risk, Genesis study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 21, 2020
Investigators tracked outbreaks in Genesis skilled nursing facilities across 25 states and alongside more than 3,000 other facility operators.
Masks arrive from ‘dubious’ sources, bearing false FDA certificates: report
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 21, 2020
In a rush to meet demand for face masks and respirators, some manufacturers have turned out poor quality products while claiming federal approval, according to a new report.
Ability to ‘smell the roses’ may halve seniors’ dementia risk
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 21, 2020
Older adults with even mild multisensory impairment have a greater likelihood of developing dementia, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, July 21
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 21, 2020
Oldest, most frail adults may benefit from hospitalization for COVID-19, study finds … Coronavirus vaccine trial a ‘major breakthrough,’ claims drugmaker … Quest Diagnostics is first to gain...
COVID-19 breathing troubles and fatigue may persist for months after diagnosis
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2020
Most adults with COVID-19 continued to suffer debilitating symptoms after recovering, an Italian study has found. Fully 87% reported experiencing at least one symptom more than one month after leaving...
CDC to recommend against COVID-19 retesting
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2020
The action will reduce “medically unnecessary” work for overburdened diagnostic laboratories, according to the White House’s testing czar.
Alzheimer’s discoveries show new promise for drug development, expert says
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2020
The discovery of new biomarkers — along with a focus on repurposed drugs — are optimistic signs for Alzheimer’s research, according to a five-year analysis.
Wednesday, earn CE credits while learning about UV-C disinfection
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2020
Attendees at McKnight’s Online Forum, July 22, will learn about ultraviolet germicidal irradiation along with tools and technology to supplement infection prevention protocols. The hour-long session...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, July 20
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2020
Some decontamination processes damage N95 respirators … COVID-19 cases in Texas nursing homes jump 60% since July 1 … New CVS app feature reads ‘talking’ prescription labels for the visually impaired...