Mystery coronavirus lands in U.S.; CDC guidance notes eldercare concerns
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 22, 2020
Federal authorities are tracking the spread of a mysterious virus that has traveled from China to the United States. Older adults are at risk.
Adult chickenpox exposure lowers risk, but doesn’t fully guard against shingles
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 22, 2020
Exposure to chickenpox is thought to boost shingles immunity. But a new study finds that this effect may not be fully protective – or long-lasting.
Testosterone supplements may boost cognition in older men, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 22, 2020
Testosterone use is linked to improvements in overall cognition, psychomotor speed and executive function in older men, a new study has shown.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 22, 2020
Use of opioids a balancing act when treating pain in residents with Alzheimer’s … GSK halts nationwide production of 2 Excedrin drugs … Drug combo reverses arthritis in rats … Discovery may lead...
Premature menopause linked to chronic disease risk after age 60
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2020
Women who reach menopause prematurely are at high risk of developing multiple chronic conditions after age 60, say Australian researchers.
COPD severity in older men tied to nutrient intake
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2020
Older men with COPD have less severe airway impairment when they increase their consumption of certain nutrients, a new study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, January 22
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2020
DNA test aims for earlier glaucoma diagnosis, blindness prevention … Rural elderly have higher mortality in post-acute care than their urban peers … Steps to prevent suicide in nursing homes proposed
Wealthy people live 9 more years without disability, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 17, 2020
Wealthy people can expect to live seven to nine more years without disability than those who are poor, say investigators.
New paper: How to elevate the experience of people living with dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 17, 2020
The Beryl Institute has released a new white paper with practical ideas and perspectives on person-directed dementia care.
Some hip surgeries may be too risky for residents
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 17, 2020
When surgery rates for a common hip fracture go up, so too does the risk for adverse outcomes, including death.