Drugs used to treat atrial fibrillation may increase fall risks
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 13, 2019
Medications used to control heart rate and rhythms in individuals with atrial fibrillation may raise the risk for fainting and falls, especially in the elderly, researchers say.
Invasive limb procedures can be avoided in people with poor blood flow and related ulcers
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Julie Williamson
Aug 13, 2019
Accurate noninvasive limb perfusion assessment is vital for prompt diagnosis and prevention of unnecessary invasive procedures for patients with inadequate blood flow and related ulcers. That’s according...
Drones, smartphones and sensors aid fall interventions, first aid
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Julie Williamson
Aug 13, 2019
Fall prevention and intervention are going high tech. A platform of drones, smartphones and sensors show promise for remotely monitoring the elderly and identifying heart rate and temperature shifts that...
Clinical News for Wednesday, Aug. 14
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 13, 2019
Excessive napping can be early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease … Low vitamin D linked to falls in Parkinson’s patients … Flu vaccine tied to better outcomes in elderly ICU survivors
Healthy heart guidelines can also lower dementia risk, study finds
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Julie Williamson
Aug 12, 2019
Following the American Heart Association’s guidelines for good cardiovascular health may also help participants reduce dementia risks, French researchers have found.
Artificial Intelligence-enabled ECG detects ‘hidden’ atrial fibrillation n 10 seconds
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Julie Williamson
Aug 12, 2019
In as few as 10 seconds, an artificial intelligence model may pinpoint people with intermittent atrial fibrillation, study findings show.
Abnormal hemoglobin levels tied to increased dementia risk
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Julie Williamson
Aug 12, 2019
Both high and low hemoglobin levels can cause an increased risk of developing dementia, according to findings from a large population-based study.
Clinical News for Tuesday, August 13
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 12, 2019
Alzheimer’s researchers develop model to predict cognitive decline…BP matters after endovascular stroke therapy…High-intensity lipid reduction could aid seniors after acute coronary syndrome
Profile: Kimberly Green is a spirited survivor, leader
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Julie Williamson
Apr 04, 2019
It’s not always easy for providers to continually walk in the proverbial shoes of the resident. But for Kimberly Green, losing sight of the resident is an outright impossibility.
A shot in the arm
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 29, 2018
Boosting resident vaccination success — for all kinds of protection, not just from flu — is in everyone’s best interest. Experts explain what you might not know.