CDC: Deaths from antibiotic-resistant bacteria jumped 15% in 2020
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 13, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has “pushed back years of progress” in combating antimicrobial resistance in the United States, the CDC reports.
Asking patients about spirituality a must in ‘value-sensitive’ healthcare, Harvard docs say
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 13, 2022
Spirituality affects key illness outcomes such as quality of life and medical care decisions, finds a review by a panel of 27 experts.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, July 13
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 13, 2022
Brexpiprazole reduces agitation in Alzheimer’s, late-stage study finds … Seniors skipping meds due to cost, survey finds … ‘Failure to thrive’ diagnostic code for seniors is problematic and dismissive,...
To reach unvaccinated, U.S. secures 3.2M doses of Novavax vaccine
By
Liza Berger
Jul 12, 2022
Pending authorization by the Food and Drug Administration, the federal government has secured 3.2 million cases of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Doctors seek more prescribing guidance on Paxlovid
By
Liza Berger
Jul 12, 2022
As access to Pfizer’s Paxlovid pill widens, doctors remain concerned about how to prescribe it for high-risk patients.
California will produce its own insulin to bring down prices
Jul 08, 2022
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced recently that the state will spend $100 million to produce its own insulin.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, July 12
By
Liza Berger
Jul 12, 2022
COVID-19 ranks among top 5 causes of death in U.S. … Blood pressure tablet recall expands … Nonmedical interventions have positive impact on type 2 diabetics … Healthcare workers benefit...
New mobile ultrasound research could unlock mysteries behind Alzheimer’s disease
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 11, 2022
Federally funded research into ultrasound imaging technology is showing promise in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
Programs that address seniors’ social needs reduce hospitalizations, but more money and participation...
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 11, 2022
Social needs case management programs can be effective in reducing hospital readmissions for older patients, but cost and lack of participation in these programs hinder their success, new research points...
Older patients want more details, control of their bladder cancer treatment, study reveals
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 11, 2022
Older adults with advanced bladder cancer want more transparent communications from their healthcare providers when it comes to their diagnosis, treatment and care planning, new research has found.