A weak heart can affect the brain and contribute to cognitive decline … Annual breast cancer screening not beneficial for women over age 75 … Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if...
Cannabis use rising among older adults, study shows
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 24, 2020
The number of older Americans using cannabis has increased by 75% in recent years, a new analysis shows.
Elders with diabetes more likely to receive insulin, but less likely to benefit
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 24, 2020
Elders with diabetes and multimorbidity are more likely to hit low Hemoglobin A1c targets using high-risk medications, a new study finds.
Secondary analysis gives blood thinner apixaban nod over warfarin
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 24, 2020
Apixaban (Eliquis) may present fewer risks for stroke patients than warfarin, the study found. Meanwhile, anticoagulant use has risen in nursing homes.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, February 25
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 24, 2020
McKnight’s announces Women of Distinction 2020 Hall of Honor, including chief nursing officers and VPs–clinical services … Large study finds different foods linked to different types of stroke …...
Hospital-associated disabilities can undermine recovery, authors claim
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 21, 2020
Despite decades of study, hospital‐associated disability remains common for vulnerable elders – and the problem is ripe for solutions, say researchers.
Memory and gait loss linked to dementia risk
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 21, 2020
Seniors with decline in both areas are six times more likely to develop dementia, finds a study. Clinicians may want to target this group for preventive therapies.
Biogen not giving up on Alzheimer’s treatment with mixed past
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 21, 2020
After a bit of a bumpy ride in 2019, Biogen’s injectable treatment for early Alzheimer’s is set for a late-stage clinical trial.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, February 24
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 21, 2020
This season’s flu vaccines are 45% effective: CDC … ER patients may care less about a clinician’s race and gender than previously thought … New group of antibiotics hold promise in fight against...
Arthritis pain treatment approved for OTC use
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 20, 2020
A prescription-strength nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory gel for arthritis is the first of its kind to be approved for over-the-counter use in the United States.