Staying active during dialysis is healthier, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 17, 2023
People who are undergoing dialysis who exercise lightly are admitted to the hospital less often and they’re physically fitter, too.
Clinical briefs for Monday, July 17
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 17, 2023
CMS wants to slash Medicare doc fees by 3.4% … New Leqembi study eyes Alzheimer’s patients without symptoms … CDC: Here’s who received their COVID-19 shots
Study: Geriatric nurses provide value for older adults in ER
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 14, 2023
It may be possible to give older people better care during emergency room visits while keeping costs down for insurers and hospitals. A recent study revealed that geriatric nurse specialist (GENIE) consults...
Key study links eyesight loss with dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 14, 2023
Eyesight loss could be linked to dementia. If confirmed, it could be officially recognized as a risk factor for the disease, according to a new pivotal study.
Report: Home-based clinical services are underused
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 14, 2023
Clinical care based in the home is a safe and effective way to support older adults, but these services generally are underutilized, a new study found.
Clinical briefs for Friday, July 14
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 14, 2023
A rough road for Leqembi rollout … A CBT alternative could be better for depression … Pets don’t really help people with severe mental illness, study finds
Anemia linked to elevated dementia, Alzheimer’s risks
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 13, 2023
Analyzing bloodwork for anemia could be critical in helping people assess their risks for dementia and/or Alzheimer’s.
Study ties gut bacteria to heart attack
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 13, 2023
Gut bacteria may have a role in a person’s risk for having a heart attack.
Sweltering heat problematic for people with dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 13, 2023
Scorching temperatures — think triple digits — are tough for all of us, but heat can be really dangerous for a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. That’s why knowing what to do — and...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, July 13
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 13, 2023
The tie between social isolation and reduced brain volume … More funding approved for Alzheimer’s brain wave test … Pickleball injuries need serious care, too … Access to patient portals key for...