66 percent of nursing home residents given antibiotics during stays, researchers report
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 09, 2023
Results from a long-term study of Medicare Part D data shed light on antibiotic prescribing prevalence, the most common drug types and rate of therapy days for U.S. nursing home residents.
Benefits of Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi persist when treatment is halted, trial shows
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 09, 2023
A relative slowing of cognitive decline continues for up to two years in patients who stop taking the recently authorized drug, clinical trial data reveal.
COVID-19 spreads by hand, surface contamination, first real-world study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 09, 2023
Researchers say they’ve found the first verifiable evidence that the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on hands and surfaces significantly contributes to the spread of COVID-19.
Clinical briefs for Monday, April 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 09, 2023
1.4 million antigen tests will help residential care facilities transition COVID-19 protocols … FDA releases expiration dates on certain lots of COVID-19 therapeutic products … Surgical masking did...
FDA expected to OK second omicron booster for seniors soon
By
John Roszkowski
Apr 07, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize a second omicron-specific booster for people 65 and older and those with comprised immune systems sometime later this month.
Non-drug Alzheimer’s interventions save money, study finds
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John Roszkowski
Apr 07, 2023
While much media attention focuses on new drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds that non-drug interventions can help improve the quality of life of Alzheimer’s patients and save...
Obstructive sleep apnea may raise risk for early cognitive decline
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John Roszkowski
Apr 07, 2023
Individuals with obstructive sleep apnea may be at significantly greater risk for cognitive decline as they age, even among patients who otherwise are healthy and not obese, a new study finds.
Clinical briefs for Friday, April 7
By
John Roszkowski
Apr 07, 2023
Study finds anti-amyloids may cause accelerated brain atrophy … Mediterranean keto diet may benefit adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease … International study shows link between brain age and...
Knowledge of staff care patterns may help curb spread of drug-resistant bugs in LTC: study
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 05, 2023
Researchers observed care interactions across 25 nursing homes in seven states. Results suggest that these patterns are a key factor in identifying targets for infection prevention and control.
Low vaccination levels explain high COVID burden on the socially vulnerable: study
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 06, 2023
Vaccination coverage remains lower in socially vulnerable communities, contributing to relatively poor COVID-19 outcomes, investigators report.