Vaccines slash risk of ‘long COVID’ symptoms by up to 80%: study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2022
Patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are much less likely to report having long-term effects of the disease, investigators report.
Vitamin D supplements, cod liver oil do not reduce COVID risk
Sep 08, 2022
Neither vitamin D supplementation nor cod liver oil supplementation reduce the risk for COVID-19 infection or serious COVID-19, according to two studies published online Sept. 7 in The BMJ.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Sept. 9
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2022
Walmart, UnitedHealth collaborate on senior health … CMS releases version 4.0 of SNF quality reporting users manual … U.S. orders 100 million COVID tests, White House says more needed … People with...
White House foresees COVID boosters as an annual shot, plans nursing home outreach
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 08, 2022
Health officials are planning outreach to vulnerable groups such as nursing home residents who may require more than an annual vaccination for protection.
Rising caregiver depression, care hours evident up to 10 years before a partner’s dementia diagnosis
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 08, 2022
An increase in caregiving hours and depressive symptoms are detectable in caregivers at least 10 years before their partner is diagnosed with cognitive impairment, a new study finds.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Sept. 8
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 08, 2022
Pfizer’s COVID pill Paxlovid has profound effect in seniors, NEJM study finds … SNFs can access free COVID testing for staff, residents through Dec. 31 … Researchers identify risk of COVID and its...
59.5 percent of adult ED visits are for patients with chronic conditions tied to COVID risk
Sep 02, 2022
Patients with chronic conditions tied to a high risk of severe COVID-19 account for nearly 60% of ED visits, investigators say.
Seniors with spine fracture may avoid surgery with 2 weeks of bed rest
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 07, 2022
Older adults with osteoporotic spine fractures who have a poor prognosis are less likely to require surgery if they are initially prescribed strict bed rest, a new study finds.
Focus on hand coordination could improve stroke therapy outcomes: study
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 07, 2022
Stroke may affect some bimanual tasks more than others, leaving room for significant improvements in capabilities, investigators say.
Insomnia increases odds of memory decline in older adults
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 07, 2022
Insomnia may be an important target for early intervention to help prevent age-related cognitive decline, investigators say.