Poll: Only half of older adults have heard of new RSV vaccine
Aug 28, 2023
About half of older adults (52%) have heard of the new vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging released online on Aug. 22.
FDA: Do not use Dr. Berne’s and LightEyez Eye Drops due to bacteria, fungus
Aug 23, 2023
(HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday advised people to avoid purchasing and immediately stop using Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5 percent Solution and LightEyez MSM...
Groups update catheter guidance to avoid UTIs
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 28, 2023
Avoiding the unnecessary use of indwelling catheters and promptly removing catheters when no longer needed are the first steps in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in healthcare...
CDC program aims to boost sepsis care, prevent complications
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 28, 2023
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiative to better treat sepsis in hospitals could help long-term care communities launch and optimize sepsis care programs.
New dementia risk score can spot disease starting at age 50
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 28, 2023
A new tool aims to assess dementia risk in people aged 50 and up, which could pave the way for preventive strategies and/or earlier detection.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Aug. 29
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 28, 2023
ECMO breathing support OK in adults with obesity … Stem cell therapy eases Parkinson’s in early, small trial … PSA levels after prostate cancer treatment may not be best predictor of survival …...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Aug. 28
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 28, 2023
Oximeters may not gauge oxygen levels accurately in people with COVID-19 … Phytosterols could combat age-related hearing loss … Breastmilk, formula protein could help physical function in older adults...
Consequences of E. coli in older adults? Serious acute-care episodes, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 25, 2023
Older adults who have Escherichia coli disease (IED) or E. coli, face a variety of potential health burdens and long-term consequences, a new study published in BMC Infectious Diseases finds.
CDC recommends three flu vaccine types for older adults this year
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 25, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shared its yearly flu shot recommendations on Wednesday, urging older adults to get the vaccine.
Professor advocates for clearer messaging around hearing loss, dementia link
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 25, 2023
A professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine has a message about how the healthcare community should communicate the connection between hearing loss and dementia risk: Don’t be scary.