Residents who do these two things most likely to live 100 years
By
John O'Connor
Jun 23, 2020
Older adults who are socially engaged and don’t smoke dramatically improve their chances of living to age 100, researchers in New Zealand have found.
Discovery offers hope for new pain and depression treatment
By
John O'Connor
Jun 23, 2020
Luxembourg researchers have developed a novel molecule that binds to and blocks a previously unrecognized opioid receptor in the human brain.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, June 23
Jun 23, 2020
Infection control lapses tied to COVID-19 cases … Pandemic claims more than 9 million … Physical activity prevents 4 million early deaths each year … Latest Alzheimer’s risk: living in a poor...
Can grapes halve a person’s dementia risk?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 22, 2020
People who eat a handful of grapes twice a day might cut their Alzheimer’s disease risk virtually in half, a new study suggests.
Letter urges CDC to exclude residents from opioid guidelines
By
John O'Connor
Jun 22, 2020
Given their unique characteristics, long-term care residents should be exempt from new federal opioid guidelines, according to a letter from the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, June 22
Jun 22, 2020
How COVID-19 challenges are different for older adults … COVID-19 trials often omit older adults … Actually, the elderly overlooked around the globe … Patient data can predict life expectancy...
Hip protectors and mobility aids reduce fractures: study
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 19, 2020
A video analysis of 2,300 actual falls in two long-term care facilities has revealed factors that lower fracture risk.
Five key lifestyle behaviors tied to Alzheimer’s risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 19, 2020
Five key lifestyle factors combine to influence the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, say researchers. Adhering to at least four reduced study participants’ risk by 60%.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, June 19
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 19, 2020
Clear signs of brain injury with severe COVID-19 … EEOC: Antibody tests not a permissible requirement for employees returning to work … Cleveland Clinic launches Alzheimer’s prevention clinic specific...
COVID-19 harbinger: loss of taste or smell
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 19, 2020
Clinicians may play a pivotal role in early COVID-19 diagnosis when taste and/or smell alterations manifest, say investigators.