Medications used to treat atrial fibrillation may increase fall and fainting risks
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 29, 2019
The afib medication amiodarone is linked to a high risk of falls and fainting in people aged 65 and older, according to a new study.
Intensive blood pressure control helps protect residents with a history of stroke
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 29, 2019
To significantly lower the risk of secondary stroke, clinicians should aim for intensive blood pressure control of less than 130/80 mm Hg, investigators recommend.
Tart cherry juice may help with memory retention, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 29, 2019
Daily intake of Montmorency tart cherry juice improves memory scores among older adults, according to dietary scientists.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, July 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 29, 2019
Smart brain stimulators: Next-gen Parkinson’s disease therapy … Model predicts risk of low blood sugar in diabetes patients … Neuroimaging added to POINTER Alzheimer’s study
Resistance training benefits outweigh risks, position paper asserts
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 28, 2019
A new paper shows how resistance exercise programs can be safely adapted for older adults residing in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.
Fatal blood clots less likely when blood thinners are used after hospital discharge
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 28, 2019
The preventive use of blood thinners for four to six weeks after a hospital discharge reduces blood clot risks, according to a meta-analysis.
Will telehealth help keep rural LTC residents healthy after discharge? Study aims to find out
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 28, 2019
Researchers will follow a group of discharged long-term care residents to test the benefits of telehealth nurse access in rural areas.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, July 29
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 28, 2019
Experts call for large-scale macular degeneration research … Genetic risk not a factor in dietary interventions for type 2 diabetes … Older adults are not meeting HHS activity guidelines … Clues...
Nursing home residents should take fewer blood pressure medications, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 25, 2019
Clinicians may want to recommend that some residents reduce or stop the use of blood pressure medications, the authors of a new study suggest.
Heat-activated wound dressing has potential to heal chronic wounds, pressure sores
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 25, 2019
Biomedical engineers said they have created a new wound dressing that contracts in response to body heat and prevents bacterial growth.