Aging breast cancer survivors suffer greater decline in physical function … Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS … Black nursing home residents...
Social support tied to lower mortality in older women with colorectal cancer
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 23, 2020
Women with few social supports had 42% higher cancer mortality than their better-connected peers, a Kaiser Permanente study has found.
Solid staff immunization strategy benefits all, says quality advocate
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 23, 2020
In eldercare settings, the risks of infectious outbreaks go beyond the direct impact of the illness, the ECRI Institute claims.
Low back pain treatment for older adults doesn’t match guidelines
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 23, 2020
Medicare recipients with low back pain are often given opioids and advanced imaging tests rather than guideline-recommended therapies, a study finds.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, January 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 23, 2020
Majority of coronavirus victims elderly men with multiple morbidities … Losing sense of smell disrupts nearly all aspects of life, study finds … Medicare to cover acupuncture treatments for lower back...
Mystery coronavirus lands in U.S.; CDC guidance notes eldercare concerns
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 22, 2020
Federal authorities are tracking the spread of a mysterious virus that has traveled from China to the United States. Older adults are at risk.
Adult chickenpox exposure lowers risk, but doesn’t fully guard against shingles
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 22, 2020
Exposure to chickenpox is thought to boost shingles immunity. But a new study finds that this effect may not be fully protective – or long-lasting.
Testosterone supplements may boost cognition in older men, say researchers
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 22, 2020
Testosterone use is linked to improvements in overall cognition, psychomotor speed and executive function in older men, a new study has shown.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 22, 2020
Use of opioids a balancing act when treating pain in residents with Alzheimer’s … GSK halts nationwide production of 2 Excedrin drugs … Drug combo reverses arthritis in rats … Discovery may lead...
Premature menopause linked to chronic disease risk after age 60
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2020
Women who reach menopause prematurely are at high risk of developing multiple chronic conditions after age 60, say Australian researchers.