New data highlights coronavirus risks in nursing homes
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 19, 2020
Investigators have compiled data for key areas where nursing home residents and operations could be uniquely vulnerable to infection.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, March 20
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 19, 2020
Three-drug combination reduces all-cause COPD mortality by 42% … COVID-19 death rate lower than estimated, at 1.4% in outbreak epicenter … FDA: Stop SLGT2 inhibitors for diabetes prior to surgery
Facilities urged to conserve dwindling medical supplies as pandemic persists
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 19, 2020
One in five eldercare facilities will run out of masks, gowns and other PPE if current supplies aren’t carefully conserved, says AHCA / NCAL.
GI symptoms found in nearly half of patients with COVID-19, new study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 19, 2020
Gastrointestinal symptoms are more common than originally thought. Waiting for respiratory signs can lead to delayed treatment, say investigators.
About 40% of US adults risk developing serious COVID-19 illness
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 19, 2020
While most adults will recover without needing special treatment, chronic disease puts millions at high risk of poor outcomes, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, March 19
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 19, 2020
Coronavirus session featured today in McKnight’s Online Expo … COVID-19 and senior care will be topic of March 25 webinar … Presence of pets may protect against suicide in seniors … Fecal microbiota...
Symptom-free coronavirus spreads quickly, making containment difficult: new data
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 17, 2020
With about four days between cases, aggressive measures are warranted to help curb the threat, assert researchers.
Most senior living facilities short on coronavirus-fighting supplies, survey finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 17, 2020
More than two-thirds of the nation’s senior living facilities report trouble sourcing equipment, particularly N95 respirators.
‘Bedside criteria’ key to diagnosing pneumonia in eldercare settings, doc says
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 17, 2020
An infectious disease expert presents “urgently needed” guidelines for diagnosing and treating facility-acquired pneumonia.
Coronavirus session featured in McKnight’s Online Expo March 19 lineup
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 17, 2020
“Understanding and addressing COVID-19” features prevention and management strategies. Today’s schedule tackles wound care.