Behavioral health challenges pose higher hospitalization risk than dementia, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 23, 2019
Nursing facility residents with behavioral health disorders are more likely to be hospitalized than residents with dementia, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, October 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 23, 2019
Parkour for older adults helps seniors gain confidence, balance … Medical alarms may be inaudible to healthcare workers … Impaired backward walking tied to motor symptoms, fear of falling in early...
Taking blood pressure meds at bedtime cuts cardiovascular risk in half
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2019
Taking anti-hypertensives at bedtime improves blood pressure control and lowers cardiovascular risk, according to a large new study.
Common disorders linked to accelerated brain aging
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2019
Common brain disorders appear to be associated with accelerated brain aging, according to a new Finnish study.
Mobility promotion efforts needed across the globe, group insists
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2019
There is an urgent need to maintain mobility in the world’s older population. So states a new international report, released this weekend.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, October 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2019
Surprise move: Biogen presses ahead on failed Alzheimer’s drug … Robot ‘colleague’ in pilot test for dementia patients at two nursing homes … Breaking thought patterns raises chance of depression...
Provider kindness can significantly reduce perception of pain, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2019
Patients were nearly four times more likely to say their pain was well-controlled when their healthcare provider was seen as courteous.
Gut reaction: Mediterranean diet aids digestion
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2019
Certain foods from the classic Mediterranean diet are linked to high levels of helpful gut bacteria, a Netherlandish study has found.
Pre-breakfast exercise lowers metabolic risk for bariatric adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2019
Exercising before breakfast improves the body’s response to insulin, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, October 22
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2019
Lightweight robotic exosuit aids walking, mobility … Provider’s high expectations can have a placebo effect on health treatment … IBD prevalence 3 times higher than estimates and expected...