Hip protectors dramatically reduce injury risk, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2019
The risk of hip fracture was reduced nearly three-fold among elderly care facility residents who wore hip protectors, say researchers.
Ultrasound procedure for essential tremor effective for up to three years
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 21, 2019
Seniors with essential tremor may find lasting relief after having an ultrasound procedure that targets the tremor’s source.
Who uses the care planning code? Memory-care expert says the answer matters
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 21, 2019
A memory-care expert is the latest advocate for greater use and expansion of Medicare’s largely untapped dementia care planning benefit.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, November 22
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 21, 2019
Exposure to pollution linked to brain atrophy, memory decline … Atopic eczema tied to increased fracture risk in adults … Opinion: Why do so few adults get vaccinated?
Back pain and sleep disturbances see long-lasting benefits from yoga or PT
Nov 20, 2019
A prescription for yoga or physical therapy may have long-lasting benefits for adults who have co-occurring back pain and sleep disturbances.
Experts want methadone rules changed to help SNFs tackle opioid dependency
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 20, 2019
Experts are calling for changes to methadone regulations that would improve care for opioid-dependent SNF residents.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, November 21
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 20, 2019
Aging may be caused by decreased cellular metabolism … Metabolic syndrome: New use for an old drug … Experimental cholesterol-lowering drug effective when added to statin regimen … Supercentenarians:...
Comorbidities quickly accumulate after rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 20, 2019
Clinicians should have a low threshold to screen for chronic diseases and conditions linked to rheumatoid arthritis, say researchers.
Statins not linked to cognitive decline in the elderly
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 19, 2019
There is no link between statin medications and cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new observational study.
Clinician re-training sorely needed for blood pressure measurement: survey
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 19, 2019
One-third of nurses and half of doctors surveyed report that they haven’t been retrained in blood pressure measurement since leaving professional school.