Aerobic exercise may help slow memory loss, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
May 20, 2020
A long-term aerobic exercise program boosted memory abilities and cerebral blood flow in adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, say investigators.
AMDA: Address key questions to reap benefits of universal COVID-19 testing
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Alicia Lasek
May 20, 2020
The clinical complexities of facility-wide COVID-19 testing should be addressed before implementing state testing mandates, the group says.
High blood pressure during and after exercise may reveal future health challenges
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Alicia Lasek
May 20, 2020
Monitoring blood pressure changes during and after exercise may help identify the odds of developing hypertension and cardiovascular disease, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, May 21
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Alicia Lasek
May 20, 2020
Monitoring, maintaining heart health may protect against cognitive decline … Most critically ill New York COVID-19 patients older men with comorbidities: study … Higher dietary fiber improves life...
Participants given a COVID-19 vaccine candidate in a Phase 1 trial showed an immune response comparable to that of people infected with the virus.
Industry leader blasts visitor guidance from feds
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Alicia Lasek
May 19, 2020
Operators are tired of “guidance that comes without tangible resources and hands-on help,” says LeadingAge’s Katie Smith Sloan. “They need real help, not symbols.”
Mental health risk is low in coronavirus, but long-term delirium may occur
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Alicia Lasek
May 19, 2020
An analysis of mental health outcomes from past SARS and MERS outbreaks may offer useful predictions about coronavirus outcomes for clinicians, say British researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, May 20
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Alicia Lasek
May 19, 2020
Report shows “staggering” mortality among patients with COVID-19 symptoms … Fruit and vegetable-rich diet tied to lowered cardiac damage markers in healthy adults … Direct oral anticoagulants tied...
More states order tests for nursing homes, but availability doubts remain
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Alicia Lasek
May 18, 2020
Doubts remain about COVID-19 test availability, cost and protocol. And some providers say they’ll need support to meet new testing expectations.
‘Stress first aid’ for healthcare workers can help to prevent PTSD: expert
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Alicia Lasek
May 18, 2020
Frontline caregivers can use strategies adopted by the military to lessen the impact of pandemic-related job stress, according to a new report.