‘Prehab’ may fuel quicker post-acute recovery, lower costs
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2019
Residents about to undergo surgery may fare better if they take several “prehab” precautions.
Flu deaths already at 1,300 and counting, CDC estimates
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2019
More than 1,300 people may have already died from conditions worsened by the flu so far this season, according to a preliminary estimate from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, December 17
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2019
Alzheimer’s drug candidates may slow broader aging … Hunger pangs all inside your head? … Nurses sleep less before work … Key to longer life may be cellular recycling
Reminiscence therapy can help adults with dementia recall happy holiday memories
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 14, 2019
Psychologists offer tips on how to effectively use reminiscence therapy to help adults with dementia recall past holidays.
Factors that put seniors at risk for dehydration revealed in study
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 14, 2019
A study of older adults at risk for malnutrition and dehydration revealed the myths and fears that can hinder proper hydration.
Exercising with MS: Gradually add movement to everyday activities
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 14, 2019
A gradual increase in daily step count between sedentary periods was tied to a reduction in fatigue and other multiple sclerosis symptoms in a recent study.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, December 16
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 14, 2019
Loneliness linked to poorer cognition in older adults … Protein in the brain could protect against Alzheimer’s disease … U.S. FDA approves Tandem’s predictive insulin pump software …...
Insomnia recipe for older women: diet high in refined carbs
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 12, 2019
A diet high in refined carbohydrates may trigger insomnia in older women, a new study has found.
Gait, hearing ability help predict near-term mortality after heart attack
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 12, 2019
Functional impairment measures can help accurately predict six-month mortality for older heart attack patients, say Yale researchers.