Obesity may increase end-stage kidney disease risk among those with type 2 diabetes
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 23, 2022
Higher body-mass index levels were associated with an increased risk of diabetic kidney disease and decreased kidney filtration rate levels in nearly 4,000 people with type 2 diabetes.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Feb. 23
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 23, 2022
McKnight’s announces 2022 Women of Distinction ‘Rising Stars’ … Healthcare costs weigh significantly on decisions for older adult care: study … Prostate cancer therapy, new treatment for high...
New pneumococcal vaccine guidance for seniors in 2022 adult immunization schedule
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Feb 22, 2022
Seniors and those who are immunocompromised have new guidance regarding the pneumococcal vaccine in the 2022 adult immunization schedule, according to the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Medical experts devise list of low-value drugs, prescribing practices
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Feb 22, 2022
Researchers have proposed a new metric for identifying low-value medication prescribing in older adults, according to a recent article in JAMA Network Open.
Exercising three times a week improves memory in older adults, study finds
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Feb 22, 2022
In a recent study, University of Pittsburgh psychologists found that exercising three times a week is linked to episodic memory retention in older adults.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Feb. 22
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Feb 22, 2022
As COVID-19 lingers, seniors struggle with feelings of malaise and defeat … Switching COVID-19 booster brands may help lower infection rates … FDA approves new drug to treat rare inherited anemia...
Nearly all high-touch surfaces in LTC are contaminated, study finds
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 18, 2022
More than 90% of “high-touch” surfaces in long-term care facilities, including handrails and equipment controls, are contaminated with fecal matter and other potential sources of infectious...
Statins have fewer side effects than many believe: study
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 18, 2022
Less than 10% of patients are intolerant to statins, a proportion far lower than previous estimates suggest, according to the world’s largest study of the issue.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Feb. 18
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 18, 2022
CDC reforming COVID-19 guidance … Nearly three-quarters of the U.S. now estimated to be immune to omicron variant … Brain synapse destruction culprit behind Alzheimer’s cognitive decline … Treatment...
Pandemic has eroded patient safety gains, researchers argue
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 17, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly degraded the strides made over the last two decades in improving patient safety, particularly in long-term care, according to CMS and the CDC. In response, APIC has...