Some healthcare organizations, including long-term care communities, are taking infection control to a whole new level.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Dec. 11
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 11, 2023
White House threatens patent protection to lower drug costs … Study eyes reason behind memory loss in older adults … Statins can ease dementia severity in some people … Low, high-tech tools to reduce...
Minority patients less likely to receive referrals for home health, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Dec 11, 2023
Nurses are less likely to refer minority patients to home health care after a hospital visit compared to white patients.
1 in 8 older adults use cannabis; experts urge screening
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 08, 2023
Cannabis use in older adults is on the rise and clinicians should screen for it, according to a new study.
Eat up, older adults: Certain nutrients linked to better cognitive function
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 08, 2023
Several nutrients are linked with cognitive function and mood in older adults, according to a new report.
Certain diabetes drugs could slash colon cancer risk, study says
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 08, 2023
A new study seems to show that some diabetes medicines may lower a person’s risk for colon cancer.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Dec. 8
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 08, 2023
Cocoa supplements linked to cognitive benefits in older adults … Device collects blood from fingertips, bypassing vein draws … Study finds moderate link between hearing impairment, dementia risk in...
Changes in sleep patterns linked to poor cognitive function in older adults, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 07, 2023
A new study sheds light on sleep and cognitive changes in older adults. Namely, sleeping for a short amount of time and sleep variability were linked to poor cognitive function, the authors reported.
NIH: Home Test to Treat program to go national, cover COVID-19 and flu
By
Liza Berger
Dec 07, 2023
The National Institutes of Health disclosed on Wednesday that the federal government has expanded its COVID-19 Home Test to Treat program nationally. The program began as a pilot in select locations earlier...
Study points out healthcare workers’ errors adhering to COVID-19 prevention protocols
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 07, 2023
Healthcare workers who had the highest risk for being exposed to SARS-CoV-2 also were most likely to be noncompliant with infection prevention measures, according to a new report.