Study: COVID-19 vaccines more protective than natural immunity
By
John Roszkowski
Dec 16, 2022
Older adults who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are significantly less likely to die or become seriously ill than those with natural immunity caused by previous infection of the disease, according to...
Survey: Many clinicians wary of using telehealth with older adults
By
John Roszkowski
Dec 16, 2022
Despite the growing use of telehealth across the United States, many doctors, nurses and other health providers remain reluctant to use it when dealing with medical issues affecting older adults.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Dec. 16
By
John Roszkowski
Dec 16, 2022
Weight gain/loss patterns may predict dementia risk … Increased exercise linked to less-severe COVID-19 outcomes … Light therapy found to relieve fatigue in MS patients … Anti-dementia medication...
Seven-month study supports benefits of COVID-19 antivirals in seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 15, 2022
With monoclonal antibodies no longer effective against newer strains of SARS-CoV-2, the findings support prescribing the antiviral pill Paxlovid to eligible patients, doctors say.
Exercise does not boost cognitive function in seniors with memory concerns, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 15, 2022
Exercise is known to greatly benefit the overall health of older adults. But an 18-month study of nearly 600 seniors has found that neither exercise nor mindfulness improved cognitive function.
Most older adults would rather keep healthcare and religion separate, poll finds
Dec 15, 2022
Clinicians should keep their religious beliefs separate from how they deliver care, according to 77% of older adults queried in the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Dec. 15
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 15, 2022
Montana healthcare facilities can require COVID-19 vaccinations, judge rules … CDC: Long COVID has contributed to thousands of deaths … Palliative care analysis pinpoints benefits for people with neurologic...
Hit these 3 targets to avoid respiratory outbreaks, U.S. COVID czar tells nursing homes
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 14, 2022
With two difficult seasons behind them, nursing homes have an opportunity to have “a very different winter,” said White House COVID lead Ashish Jha, MD, at an AHCA/NCAL webinar.
Top concern of post-acute patients is staff competence, small study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 14, 2022
Staff competence and professionalism lend confidence that restored health and independence are in sight, patients told investigators.
Diabetes standards for 2023 include new treatment guidance, address equity
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 14, 2022
The American Diabetes Association on Monday released its 2023 standards of care, including updates on prevention, diagnosis and treatment in a framework of equity.