Investigators have pinpointed levels of handgrip strength that correlate with type 2 diabetes in at-risk but otherwise healthy patients.
Providers credited for 24% drop in C. diff rates
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 02, 2020
Falling U.S. infection rates are only seen in healthcare settings and are likely due to proactive measures taken by providers, say researchers.
For stroke survivors, even moderate activity can help: study
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 02, 2020
Time spent in light physical activity such as leisurely walks is linked to better self-reported functioning, report investigators.
China to release data on asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 01, 2020
The new data-sharing is meant to ease public concerns that unsuspected virus carriers will spread the disease anew, according to a new report.
Fracture location affects long-term outcomes in older adults, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 31, 2020
Fractures closer to the body’s center raise older patients’ odds of hospitalization and premature death.
Transmission-based strategy key to full COVID-19 containment in long-term care: investigators
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 28, 2020
Symptom screening alone may miss half of all nursing home residents infected with COVID-19, a Seattle-area facility study has found.
Article details COVID-19 care components for nursing facilities
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 28, 2020
A leading geriatrics journal has compiled evidence-based approaches to preventing and treating COVID-19 infections in long-term care settings.
Social distancing greatly reduced coronavirus infections in China
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 26, 2020
A series of social interventions and a lockdown prevented 94% of infections in one province, according to analysts.
Clinical Daily Briefs for Thursday, March 26
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 25, 2020
Argentum, AHCA / NCAL launch campaigns to share positive messages during pandemic … Clinic study shows where surface-cleaning efforts can fall short … CVS moves to prevent hoarding of malaria drug...
Unforeseen consequences pile up in race to find COVID-19 treatments
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 25, 2020
The national attention gained by an experimental drug and two existing medications has led to unintended trouble for patients.