Rare nursing home sessions on grief, isolation seek solutions for patients, staff … Cancer screening rates did not recover in 2022; ongoing drops coincide with COVID surges … Memory problems more likely...
ADL limitations fall by 18 percent among American seniors: survey
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 06, 2023
Fewer American seniors are reporting disabilities, according to a new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Investigators have an idea of what’s behind a steep, decade-long decline.
Genetic risk of teeth and gum problems tied to declining brain health
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 06, 2023
A study of brain MRIs found 43% higher microstructural damage scores in adults who are genetically prone to poor oral health.
Study questions efficacy of antidepressants commonly used to treat pain
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 06, 2023
There was little to no evidence that tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline were effective in this meta-analysis. Yet drugs in this class are among those most commonly used to treat pain, the...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Feb. 6
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 05, 2023
Deaths underscore need for staffing, training to manage resident aggression … Study finds Pfizer vaccine protects seniors from severe omicron illness for 6 months … WHO: Seniors accounted for 80% of...
Early screening curbs C. auris in ventilator-assisted facilities: study
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2023
Targeted screening for Candida auris at admission to ventilator-assisted units in nursing homes helps to identify colonized residents, physician researchers report.
FDA approves first oral anemia drug for renal patients on dialysis
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2023
The agency has approved Jesduvroq tablets (daprodustat), the first oral treatment for kidney disease-related anemia in adults who have received dialysis for four months or more.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Feb. 3
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2023
Senior living ‘SuperAgers’ among recruits for study on ‘exceptional longevity’ … Study tracks effects of medication errors on healthcare professionals … CDC investigating deadly outbreak of...
FDA no longer requires positive COVID-19 test to prescribe Paxlovid, Lagevrio
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 01, 2023
The FDA on Wednesday made it easier for clinicians to prescribe these antiviral drugs in cases where transmission is evident and the patient is at high risk of severe illness.
Medical cannabis may help seniors taper opioids for chronic pain: study
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 01, 2023
Patients’ daily opioid doses were reduced by up to 51% of baseline 8 months after receiving a medical cannabis prescription, researchers found.