Penny for your infection-control thoughts? Copper surfaces reduce hand transmission
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 15, 2020
Copper-surfaced fixtures helped reduce eye infections and gastroenteritis in an eldercare facility study.
Diabetes drugs may help prevent gout
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 15, 2020
SGLT2 inhibitors may do more than prevent heart and kidney problems in older adults with type 2 diabetes, say researchers.
Got milk? Choose low-fat to add years to life, scientists conclude
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jan 15, 2020
Adults who regularly consume low-fat milk have fewer signs of biological aging than their peers who prefer the full-fat beverage, a study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 16
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 15, 2020
Behavioral therapy the first step for men with overactive bladder … Statewide UTI management program proves successful in LTCs … Disparities in pressure ulcer incidence outlined in new study … Harmful...
Cardiac rehabilitation an under-used Medicare benefit: CDC
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2020
Only one in four Medicare patients made use of cardiac rehabilitation after heart attack, acute heart events or surgery, say researchers.
Headphone hearing system improves engagement in senior living communities
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2020
A wireless group listening system improved residents’ understanding and engagement during a recent case study by Front Porch.
See the light: Most seniors can improve their vision with simple fixes
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2020
Most seniors overestimate how well they can see. But some small tweaks can make a big difference, say Swedish researchers.
Last chance! Nomination deadline is today for McKnight’s Women of Distinction
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2020
There’s still time to honor a deserving colleague. Nominations will be accepted until midnight eastern time.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, January 15
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2020
‘Ageotypes’ study ties healthy behaviors to decrease in aging markers … Access to Medicare increases cancer detection, reduces cancer mortality rate … Psychiatric conditions linked to cognitive...
Meds used to manage Parkinson’s impulsivity may be ineffective, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2020
Certain medications used to treat impulsivity linked to Parkinson’s drugs Mirapex and Requip may be ineffective, a preliminary study has found.