Antibiograms cannot be used interchangeably between acute care and nursing home affiliates … Antipsychotics raise risk of heart attack, death in hospital study … Lifelong female exercisers benefit...
Food for thought: Cannabis edibles may pose health risks
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 06, 2020
Seniors who consume edible cannabis products should be informed of drug interaction and overconsumption risks, say researchers.
PPIs do not raise dementia risk, review finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 06, 2020
There is no link between a common class of acid reflux medications and increased dementia risk, according to a new analysis.
U.S. seniors report declining mental health, but physical health stable, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 06, 2020
Mental health concerns rose among older Americans from 2003 to 2017, mirroring a trend in younger adults.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, January 7
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 06, 2020
Nursing homes in 11 states may see reduction in transportation rates for portable X-ray suppliers … Many older adults use online reviews to choose doctor – with caution, poll finds … Nonconforming...
Arthritis often a gateway to additional health challenges: CDC
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 05, 2020
Mental distress among adults with arthritis is common, and is linked to treatment non-compliance and lower quality of life, finds a new report.
New PT approach reduces incontinence, pain after prostate surgery
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 05, 2020
Kegel therapy may be counterproductive for men who wish to recover urinary continence post-surgery, say investigators.
Is mental health affected by diet? Evidence is mixed, review finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 05, 2020
Diet can significantly effect mental health and wellbeing, but many dietary recommendations aren’t backed by solid evidence, a new study reveals.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, January 6
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 03, 2020
Map of lethal C. difficile toxin could pave way for future treatments … Providers underreporting major injury falls on MDS, study suggests … Regular video game play on the rise among older adults …...
Do you want to know that you’ll develop Alzheimer’s? For many, the answer is yes
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 02, 2020
Most adults want to know that they have Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear, finds a UK survey. And 75% are willing to be tested.