No heart benefits found for chronic kidney disease drug
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2020
A seven-year trial shows that the phosphate binder lanthanum carbonate (Fosrenol) does not reduce cardiovascular risk for late-stage renal patients, researchers say.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 15
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2020
AstraZeneca COVID vaccine trial on hold in U.S. despite resuming elsewhere … Collapsed lung a complication of COVID-19; specialist care needed for older men … Pfizer, BioNTech enlarge late-stage coronavirus...
LTC pharmacists expect to play major role in COVID-19 vaccine distribution, administration
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 13, 2020
America’s long-term care pharmacists are preparing to play a major role in the distribution and administration of a COVID-19 vaccine, from moving vials to facilities to educating providers on packaging...
Trilogy Health picks up Shield in battle against COVID-19, flu
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 13, 2020
Trilogy Health Services is banking on a new defensive shield to protect residents and staff from COVID and more.
Federal COPD program decreases 30-day hospital readmission but may increase mortality
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 13, 2020
A federal program meant to reduce 30-day readmissions among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease did just that — but mortality rates have increased since the intervention was implemented.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Sept. 14
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 13, 2020
Failure to thrive: Study reveals home health services often go undelivered … Chronic microaspiration could be hidden frailty factor, case studies suggest … Good cardiovascular health linked to lower...
Depression before surgery may limit functional recovery
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 10, 2020
Having more preoperative symptoms of depression was associated with a higher chance of functional decline in the year following orthopedic, gastrointestinal or vascular surgery, according to a study in...
Researchers: Drop 13% body weight to drop type 2 diabetes risk by 40%
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 10, 2020
An average loss of 13% of total body weight reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by around 40% in obese individuals, researchers told the European and International Congress on Obesity.
Multi-focus program cuts lifestyle risk for dementia
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 10, 2020
Seniors educated on the benefits of a health lifestyle, Mediterranean diet, physical activity and cognitive engagement made enough changes to improve cognition after earlier testing for mild impairment,...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Sept. 11
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 10, 2020
Urinary culture intervention leads to fewer antibiotic prescriptions … Sleep apnea tied to higher spine fracture risk in women … Scientists: Quiet zones in indoor spaces like dining rooms may limit...