COVID-19 can be transmitted by exposure to airborne droplets that linger for minutes or hours, the agency now states. This typically happens in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces, involving activities...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 6
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2020
White House blocks new FDA coronavirus vaccine guidelines … U.S. COVID-19 deaths may be underestimated by 36% … COVID-19 vaccinations should prioritize LTC and senior living residents, national group...
Virtual music therapy program engages senior living residents cognitively, socially during pandemic
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 05, 2020
A collaborative music therapy program has safely engaged small groups of residents and hit its therapeutic marks during the pandemic, says a Cleveland senior living operator.
Coffee tied to lower Parkinson’s risk — even in those genetically predisposed
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 05, 2020
People who are predisposed to Parkinson’s may tend to avoid drinking coffee. Alternatively, some mutation carriers may drink a lot of coffee and benefit from its neuroprotective effects, propose investigators.
COVID mortality rate 30 percent in diabetes, Parkinson’s
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 05, 2020
The diseases are independent risk factors for dying from COVID-19, according to a nationwide analysis in England (diabetes) and a large study in the U.S. (Parkinson’s)
Clinical briefs for Monday, Oct. 5
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 05, 2020
Blood pressure meds reduce mortality in flu and pneumonia, study finds … Purpose in life linked to fewer dementia-related problems … Poor cognitive performance predicts impaired activities of daily...
Fauci and colleagues: Expect a diagnostic challenge this flu season — and stress vaccine education
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Alicia Lasek
Oct 02, 2020
A winter featuring flu and COVID-19 may create a diagnostic muddle for clinicians, said NIAID Director Anthony Fauci in a Thursday news conference. There is a pressing need to educate patients about getting...
Resident poll reveals pandemic’s emotional toll: Frail elders need ‘something to live for’
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 02, 2020
A direct poll of nursing home residents in 36 states reveals a “drastic” reduction in social activities and a steep increase in reported loneliness. “Innovative distance socializing” may help address...
Antibiotics remain overprescribed in nursing homes — despite stewardship efforts, MDS study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 02, 2020
An analysis of Minimum Data Set assessments has found that overall antibiotic use in nursing homes did not change from 2012 to 2016. There was also an increase in use where no infection was reported.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Oct. 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 02, 2020
Pfizer watched closely as Trump pushes for October COVID vaccine rollout … New cases of COVID-19 rise in 27 states, led by Wisconsin … Sleep apnea treatment reduces heart problems in patients with...