Childhood abuse linked to poor physical and mental health in older adults … Octa-nonagenarians can perform video capsule endoscopy safely …. New Omicron subvariants can evade boosters … FDA allows...
Current surgery guidelines may delay care for stroke survivors: study
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John Roszkowski
Jul 08, 2022
Current clinical guidelines used to determine when patients can safely undergo surgery following a stroke may be too conservative and could be delaying important care for cancer and other “semi-urgent”...
Better measures needed to assess pain, depression in older adults, study finds
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John Roszkowski
Jul 08, 2022
Older adults may be experiencing pain and depression, but cognition impairment and other factors may too often prevent them from conveying those issues to doctors and caregivers.
Study ignites debate over safety of disposable gowns for healthcare workers
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John Roszkowski
Jul 08, 2022
Disposable medical gowns commonly used by staff in hospitals and nursing homes provide minimal protection for staff against the spread of pathogens and disease, and reusable gowns can provide greater protection...
Clinical briefs for Friday, July 8
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 08, 2022
Thyroid problems linked to increased dementia risk … Deep brain stimulation can benefit Parkinson’s patients … Study highlights rise of adverse drug reactions … Physical activity interventions...
‘Good evidence’ drugs used to treat ADHD could benefit Alzheimer’s patients
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John Roszkowski
Jul 07, 2022
A new analysis of existing research suggests there is “good evidence” that drugs commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder also may be effective in treating Alzheimer’s disease.
Novel approaches needed to reduce barriers to care during ED-to-home transition, study finds
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John Roszkowski
Jul 07, 2022
Older residents who are discharged into the community following emergency room visits often experience significant barriers to care during their transition, and understanding those concerns has the potential...
Age plays bigger role than politics in COVID-19 vaccinations: researchers
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John Roszkowski
Jul 07, 2022
Older adults are much more likely to get vaccinated against COVID-19 than younger adults regardless of their political beliefs or affiliation, new research has found.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, July 7
Jul 07, 2022
Older adults less likely than younger ones to use telehealth … The presence of more nursing homes linked to fewer hospital readmissions … Study reveals how COVID-19 immune response may damage the brain
Relationship between nutrition and dementia remains elusive, study finds
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John Roszkowski
Jul 06, 2022
After two years of investigation, academic researchers have come to a place that may surprise many close observers: They have found no direct correlation between nutrition and dementia risk.