Making hospital transitions safer during the pandemic
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 29, 2020
Eldercare experts have published a comprehensive guideline on safe and effective hospital transfers for residents.
New COVID-19 tip-off may be loss of smell
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 23, 2020
Asymptomatic adults who suddenly lose their sense of smell may be coronavirus carriers and candidates for self-quarantine, say ENTs.
AI spotted health workers’ anxiety, depression during pandemic therapy, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 25, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) was able to detect depression and anxiety in healthcare workers at the height of the pandemic, a new study found. The technology could be used to support them going forward.
Gentle cleansers and harsh soaps equally effective at killing deadly viruses, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 13, 2023
Gentle cleansers are just as effective as harsh soaps at killing deadly viral pathogens — even after adding moisturizers, a new study has found.
Voice of depression: Improved technology detects low mood in vocal cues
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 15, 2019
Researchers have created a technology tool that can more accurately detect depression in the voice. They’d like to see it translated into real-world applications.
Two groundbreaking diabetes drugs endorsed by EU regulators
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2020
A fast-acting version of Liumjev (insulin lispro), and an oral (non-injectable) version of semaglutide have been recommended for approval.
About 23 percent of older adults in 2050 will feel extreme heat, report says
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Kristen Fischer
May 15, 2024
Warmer temperatures are just around the corner in much of the United States — a phenomenon that long-term care residents and caregivers should be aware of, as a new report quantifies the dangers of extreme...
Cognitive evaluations must become routine in primary care, experts say
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 19, 2023
“Sweeping changes” are needed to improve the rate of cognitive impairment detection by primary care providers, according to new recommendations from a workgroup of national experts.
Weight loss linked to 10 percent higher mortality in elders, particularly men
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2023
Study results highlight the importance of monitoring older patients who present with weight loss in the clinical setting, researchers say.
FDA to withdraw certain drug-related guidances with end of PHE
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 14, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a notice detailing which COVID-19-related guidances will expire when the public health emergency ends as scheduled on May 11, and which guidances will remain...