Researchers: Post-acute deaths rose among Medicare enrollees without COVID-19 during pandemic
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 11, 2022
Mortality rates for Medicare beneficiaries with non-COVID-19-related illness increased both in the hospital and at 30 days post-discharge during the pandemic, a large new study has found.
Most seniors with dementia willing to reduce unnecessary meds: survey
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 11, 2022
Fully 87% of seniors with probable or possible dementia say they would be willing to stop at least one medication if their doctor gave them the go-ahead.
Damage to inner ear helps explain increased falls risk in Alzheimer’s
Mar 11, 2022
Study participants who had vestibular impairment — or damage to the inner ear’s balance system — were 50% more likely to fall than their peers who had normal function, researchers found.
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 11
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 11, 2022
New dementia affects about 3% of adults with COVID-19 pneumonia … Omnibus spending bill contains provisions to extend telehealth waivers … Point-of-care screening for hearing loss leads to greater...
Review highlights overlooked problem of osteoporosis in men
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 10, 2022
Men are less likely to receive bone health testing or treatment after a fracture, although they are more likely to die in the aftermath, results show. Clinicians should pay close attention to medication...
Obesity a major barrier to healthy aging among U.S. seniors, group contends
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 10, 2022
A new approach to obesity prevention and management is needed to help all older U.S. adults age in good health, according to a report from the National Council on Aging’s Obesity and Equitable Aging...
Levodopa does not relieve speech symptoms in early Parkinson’s, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 10, 2022
The gold standard drug used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease does not appear to have an effect on speech early in the disease course, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, March 10
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 10, 2022
OSHA to double down on LTC inspections … WHO changes course, recommends COVID-19 booster shots … New dementia affects about 3% of adults with COVID-19 pneumonia … Continuing the steroid dexamethasone...
APIC urges LTC industry to boost infection control capabilities with full-time, certified staff
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 09, 2022
With the lessons of the pandemic fresh in mind, now is the time for LTC administrators to commit to recruiting and training dedicated, on-site infection preventionists, experts say. Sources of federal...
Ethical guidance issued for palliative care in neurologic disease
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 09, 2022
The updated recommendations cover issues encountered by physicians who care for people living with life-altering illnesses such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.