Report: Heart failure death rate climbs, perhaps as a result of pandemic
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 25, 2024
Reports on heart failure mortality during the past several years show that it’s on the rise more recently compared to declines, but a research letter released Wednesday in JAMA Cardiology blames the...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, April 25
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 25, 2024
Black women with poor heart health may show cognitive decline in midlife … Acid reflux meds may up migraine risk … Study shows how age slows down some older adults … Tech order entry reduces antibiotic...
New CDC tool can help older adults, caregivers spot incoming extreme heat
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 24, 2024
A new heat forecasting tool online could give older adults and their caregivers advanced notice of when the temperature is set to tick up — which could give them time to prepare and avoid health complications.
Opinion: Stick to infection prevention rules to guard residents, workers, bottom line
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Kristen Fischer
Apr 24, 2024
Long-term care facilities need to pay attention to the latest research on cleaning and disinfection in order to prevent residents from being infected with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) as well...
Report: Changes to Medicare, Medicaid could block healthcare access, lead to more deaths
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Kristen Fischer
Apr 24, 2024
Raising the age of Medicare eligibility, among other proposed changes to Medicare and Medicaid, could cause more deaths, according to a research article published this week in the Proceedings of the National...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, April 24
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 24, 2024
Younger folks perceive old age to start later than it does, study finds … Cleveland clinic team uses AI to study gut-brain care in Alzheimer’s disease … Trial pinpoints how aspirin may prevent colon...
Study: High blood pressure meds raise risks for falls, fractures — especially for people with dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 23, 2024
Long-term care residents in nursing homes who took antihypertensive medicines had higher risks for falls and fractures, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.
CDC: Less than half of nursing home residents have latest COVID-19 booster shots
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 23, 2024
Residents of nursing homes largely aren’t up to date on their COVID-19 shots, and the uptake decline compared to earlier in the pandemic is significant, according to a report from the US Centers for...
Low hand grip strength linked to osteoporosis, osteopenia in women
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 23, 2024
Hand grip strength has become a reliable indicator of health, especially in older adults. Among other associations, a new study finds that low hand grip strength was linked to osteoporosis in women over...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, April 23
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 23, 2024
More policies not linked to lower COVID-19 cases, deaths, study finds … Blood sugar management post-stroke may improve outcomes … Functioning key to good quality of life with heart failure … ...