LeadingAge has released new recommendations and resources to help eldercare communities prepare for a possible outbreak.
Broad-spectrum antibiotics overused in pneumonia care, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 26, 2020
Outcomes are no better for older patients treated with anti-MRSA drugs in the first days of hospitalization than for those who receive standard care.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, February 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 26, 2020
Folate levels linked to lower cardiovascular mortality risk in arthritis … Trial drug eases chronic cough symptoms… Lack of evidence stymies guidance for dementia screening in asymptomatic adults
Don’t take these blood-pressure findings with a grain of salt
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
Reducing dietary salt may have a greater effect on older adults’ blood pressure than previously thought, according to a recent research analysis.
Ping pong may be good physical therapy for people with Parkinson’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
Motor symptoms and functional abilities improved when seniors engaged in weekly ping pong sessions designed by experienced players.
Moral distress a common problem among physicians in eldercare
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
Four in ten doctors experience significant moral distress when caring for elders who cannot participate in decision-making, a new study finds.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, February 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
A weak heart can affect the brain and contribute to cognitive decline … Annual breast cancer screening not beneficial for women over age 75 … Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if...
Cannabis use rising among older adults, study shows
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 24, 2020
The number of older Americans using cannabis has increased by 75% in recent years, a new analysis shows.
Elders with diabetes more likely to receive insulin, but less likely to benefit
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 24, 2020
Elders with diabetes and multimorbidity are more likely to hit low Hemoglobin A1c targets using high-risk medications, a new study finds.
Secondary analysis gives blood thinner apixaban nod over warfarin
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 24, 2020
Apixaban (Eliquis) may present fewer risks for stroke patients than warfarin, the study found. Meanwhile, anticoagulant use has risen in nursing homes.