‘Ageotypes’ study ties healthy behaviors to decrease in aging markers … Access to Medicare increases cancer detection, reduces cancer mortality rate … Psychiatric conditions linked to cognitive...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, January 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2020
Biogen to acquire early-stage Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s treatment from Pfizer … Flu activity is high, but related deaths and hospitalizations remain low: CDC … Most people with osteoporosis...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, January 13
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 10, 2020
Watch the kidneys: Heart disease linked to a higher risk of renal failure … Combining antibiotics may promote resistance, study finds … Could synthetic neuron cells replace those lost to Parkinson’s?...
These 5 healthy habits help put chronic conditions on hold
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 09, 2020
Harvard researchers find that healthy lifestyle habits may extend the number of years one lives free of chronic disease.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, January 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 09, 2020
Metabolic syndrome associated with blood clot recurrence … Rural patients more likely to remain longer in post-acute care … Nurses — again — ranked as the most ethical, honest … Discovery: Drug-like...
NIC spring conference plans heating up
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 09, 2020
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry will hold its annual spring conference March 4-6 in San Diego.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
Teva to pay $54 million to settle False Claims Act lawsuit involving Parkinson’s drug … Non-antibiotic wound gel treats and prevents infections … Company licenses voice biomarkers for Alzheimer’s...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, January 8
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
Antibiograms cannot be used interchangeably between acute care and nursing home affiliates … Antipsychotics raise risk of heart attack, death in hospital study … Lifelong female exercisers benefit...
Electronic Caregiver, Realtime Senior Living partner on post-acute care locator
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 07, 2020
Electronic Caregiver, a remote patient monitoring company, is making it easier for patients to locate senior living options and care services through a partnership with Realtime Senior Living. Using Realtime...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, January 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 06, 2020
Nursing homes in 11 states may see reduction in transportation rates for portable X-ray suppliers … Many older adults use online reviews to choose doctor – with caution, poll finds … Nonconforming...