Not all COVID-19 pneumonia mirrors acute respiratory distress syndrome
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 19, 2020
COVID-19 pneumonia often has “distinctive features” unlike those of ARDS, and may require different treatment, say critical care doctors.
Pneumonia twice as deadly as a broken hip in the elderly: study
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 19, 2020
Pneumonia patients ages 80 and older are twice as likely to die within two years of hospitalization as hip fracture patients, say researchers.
Post-surgical delirium in frail, older adults may be caused by inflammation
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 19, 2020
Inflammation can contribute to rapid beta-amyloid plaque buildup in the brain, disrupting mental status, finds a new study.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, April 20
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 19, 2020
Makeshift PPE widely reported in McKnight’s survey: COVID-19 hits 34% of nursing homes … Review of safe PPE use finds more questions than answers … Women receive fewer recommended drugs after a heart...
Well-managed diabetes reduces COVID-19 complication risks, say experts
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 16, 2020
Having diabetes does not increase the odds of contracting the coronavirus. But proper management may lead to better outcomes for those who do.
Nighttime high blood pressure may affect the brain, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 16, 2020
Adults with high blood pressure that rises at night show more signs of cognitive loss than their peers whose blood pressure dips at night.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, April 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 16, 2020
Thousands of OSHA complaints filed over COVID-19 safety lapses, including lack of PPE … Visual impairment linked to Alzheimer’s disease in women … Aspirin tied to reduced risk of several digestive...
Healthcare workers account for at least 20% of COVID-19 cases
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 15, 2020
The number comes from state reports and is likely an underestimation, according to the CDC.
Older heart patients improve aerobic capacity with low-strain exercise program
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 15, 2020
A training regimen that targets peripheral muscle with low cardiovascular strain may have advantages for patients with heart failure, finds a new study.
Pre-frailty awareness offers opportunities for successful aging
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 15, 2020
Adults with signs of pre-frailty can address health factors to help avoid progression to frailty and lower their mortality risk, say researchers.