Free-weight routine that mimics daily movements combats frailty, say researchers
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Alicia Lasek
May 04, 2020
Strength training with free weights is not only appropriate for older adults, it can help prevent the onset of age-related frailty, a new study finds.
Be cautious with two virus drugs: doc
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Alicia Lasek
May 01, 2020
Two drugs used to treat malaria that have been cleared for COVID-19 treatment may have serious side effects in the elderly, a physician told McKnight’s.
Industry advocates: Test all facility residents for COVID-19; late PPE promises ‘disgraceful’
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 29, 2020
All nursing home residents should be tested for COVID-19, says AHCA’s Mark Parkinson, while LeadingAge’s Katie Smith Sloan has some choice words about the timing of FEMA’s new PPE delivery...
Making hospital transitions safer during the pandemic
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 29, 2020
Eldercare experts have published a comprehensive guideline on safe and effective hospital transfers for residents.
Patients respond to COVID-19 trial drug: Results may warrant federal authorization
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 29, 2020
Promising results for trial drug remdesivir are good news for patients with COVID-19, says Anthony Fauci, M.D., of the White House coronavirus task force.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, April 30
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 29, 2020
Multi-cancer blood test detects disease before symptoms show … Rheumatoid arthritis patients unaware of high cardiovascular risks … Alzheimer’s gene culprit triggers early breakdowns in the blood-brain...
Non-surgical face masks are not PPE, feds insist
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 28, 2020
“Questions and concerns” about a recent emergency use authorization have prompted the FDA to clarify its guidance about face coverings.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, April 29
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 28, 2020
Associations create ‘heat map’ of U.S. eldercare facilities with COVID-19 cases … Certain cancers raise COVID-19 mortality risk threefold … New drug formulation could treat Candida infections...
Using DNR orders and life-years to decide crisis care rationing is unethical, physician group asserts
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 28, 2020
Resource allocation based on diagnosis, perceived social worth, or predicted life expectancy erodes trust and fairness, say the doctors.
Advice for better balance: lighten up
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 27, 2020
Effortful posture cues, such as “stand up straight,” and “engage your core,” may unintentionally hinder balance practice for older adults.