Address signs of depression at end of life, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 06, 2019
Many individuals experience depression in their last months alive. Researchers are calling for attention to the problem – and non-pharmacologic care.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, Nov. 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 06, 2019
Dodgy diet affects daytime drowsiness … Shortened sleep may negatively affect women’s bone health … Researchers find link between glaucoma and brain degeneration … Poll: many seniors misuse...
Heart patients fare better when prescribed home care after SNF discharge: study
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 05, 2019
Heart patients were less likely to be rehospitalized 30 days after discharge from a skilled nursing facility when home care was prescribed.
Do you believe in miracles? The answer can affect palliative care
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 05, 2019
Religiosity is not a significant factor in caregivers’ palliative care choices except in one area: belief in miracles, say theologians and scientists.
Gene therapy improves or reverses age-related disease in mice
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 05, 2019
Three longevity-associated genes dramatically improved or completely reversed multiple age-related diseases in mice, researchers have found.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 05, 2019
Single odds-defying case may lead to new Alzheimer’s treatments … Fully digital Alzheimer’s study to track risk factors in 400,000 volunteers … Blood samples may identify those at risk for frailty...
Nurse-led quality program improves care of older adults
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 04, 2019
The NICHE program of the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing has proven successful in a number of key areas, say researchers.
Elderly walkers can improve their health by adding brief bursts of intensity to a minimal weekly walking routine, say health researchers from Japan.
Loneliness can be deadly for people with serious health conditions: study
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 04, 2019
Cardiac patients who reported loneliness were more likely to die within a year of hospital discharge, according to a large new study.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, November 5
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 04, 2019
Weight loss counseling, low carb diet improves diabetes outcomes … Hospitalizations may hasten cognitive decline in the elderly … Psychotherapy for depression may be cost-effective over time … Heavy...