COVID-19 pandemic has lowered life expectancy by more than a year, new study finds
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 19, 2021
The average U.S. life expectancy saw its largest drop in at least 40 years in 2020, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Researchers from the University of Southern California and Princeton University now...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 19
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 19, 2021
Researchers develop smart apps to help people with hearing loss … J&J expects U.S. coronavirus vaccine approval by March … COVID-19 pneumonia spreads like wildfire, lasts longer, causes more damage...
Biden to speed up vaccinations; second dose shortage unlikely, advisers say
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 15, 2021
Biden aims to have 100 million vaccines administered in his first 100 days. Meetings with manufacturers have bolstered confidence that supply will steadily increase, an advisory board member said.
Scientists predict new virus strain will worsen U.S. infection spike
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 15, 2021
Scientists are raising concerns that new genetic strains of SARS-CoV-2 will spark renewed outbreaks in the United States at a time when cases are already spiking.
Even amid COVID surge, many seniors housing operators not increasing move-in restrictions: NIC
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 15, 2021
Roughly two-thirds of long-term care organizations report that they have not increased move-in restrictions. Operators presumably are now more confident in infection prevention and creative, safe visitation...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Jan. 15
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 15, 2021
Opt-out addition to EMR gives needed boost to cardiac rehab referrals … COVID-sniffing canines to work at Georgia assisted living facilities … CMS rule seeks to shorten approval process for new medical...
Nearly half of Alzheimer’s cases are mild, supporting a focus on early intervention
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2021
The great prevalence of mild disease underscores the need for interventions that may slow decline or prevent progression in dementia, researchers contend.
Menopause’s cognitive changes may follow women into later life, researchers say
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2021
The likelihood of experiencing cognitive changes, especially in learning and memory, appears to increase through the stages of menopause and beyond, even when age is taken into account, investigators say.
Older adults’ mental health is resilient during pandemic, new study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2021
Older adults say that they are no worse off on some indicators of loneliness and overall mental health than they were five years ago, though general happiness has declined. Technology has been a coping...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Jan. 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2021
Spanish judge orders that nursing home resident get coronavirus vaccine … Nearly 25% of first-round vaccine doses administered in long-term care … J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine expected to show over 80%...