U.S. lawmakers ramp up scrutiny of FDA following agency’s approval of controversial Alzheimer’s drug
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 07, 2021
The FDA is being asked to help explain how Aduhelm (aducanumab) met accelerated approval criteria when so many experts — including internal advisers — have flagged insufficient safety and efficacy...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Sept. 20
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 20, 2021
CNAs remain least vaccinated, requiring ‘large-scale’ solution … AARP says Florida leads nation in COVID deaths of nursing home residents, staff … Hardware-free virtual physical therapy system...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Aug. 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 27, 2021
Big name audio companies fill in while hearing aid reform lags: report … Second J&J shot ‘significantly’ increases COVID-19 antibodies, says firm, which heads toward approval process … AHCA releases...
Clinical briefs for Friday, July 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 30, 2021
AHCA / NCAL back mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers … Vaccinated but exposed to virus? Get tested, CDC now recommends … Aduhelm’s developer begins a real-world study of controversial...
Exploring and implementing the 3 Cs of skin and wound care
By
Tara Roberts
Mar 19, 2014
All clinicians can fall into one or more categories labeled preventer, predictor and promoter, but I suggest each has a primary role in skin and wound care and wound healing.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, July 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 27, 2021
Feds publish long-COVID disability coverage guidelines … Genesis’ targeted COVID-19 vaccine efforts increased uptake among Black, Hispanic employees … Israel may recommend Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster...
Entries due today for McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2021
Today is the final deadline for receipt of nominations for the 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The annual contest recognizes providers that convey how technology — simple or advanced...
Ask the nursing expert … about filling leadership positions
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Mar 02, 2013
I have three leadership positions open in my facility and I just can’t seem to find what I am looking for. Any suggestions?
Study: Adverse hospital events fall for older heart attack, pneumonia patients over a decade
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 14, 2022
Seniors hospitalized with significant illnesses had reduced rates of adverse in-hospital events between 2010 and 2019, a new study finds. Gains in patient safety may be the cause, investigators say.
Calculator predicts elders’ need for palliative care
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 07, 2021
A new online tool can help frail older adults and their clinicians estimate six-month life expectancy and better plan for end-of-life care, according to real-world studies from Canada.