New advice for managing chronic pain: go low and slow
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 02, 2020
Treatment should start with low-risk, non-invasive strategies and slowly introduce pain medications, including opioids as needed, say Mayo Clinic geriatricians.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, March 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 28, 2020
Nursing home is site of first US coronavirus outbreak: 1 dead, 4 hospitalized … Coronavirus has reached long-term care. Prepare, don’t panic … Vegetarian diet linked to lower ischemic stroke...
The elephant in the room: PDPM clinical success metrics
By
Steven Littlehale
Feb 28, 2020
Are we prepared to defend the increase in Patient Driven Payment Model revenue with superior clinical outcomes?
Clinical Briefs for Friday, February 28
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 27, 2020
Kidney transplantation benefits outweigh risks for elderly, study finds … Sugary drinks a sour choice for maintaining normal cholesterol levels … Early onset dementia skyrockets among younger patients...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, February 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 26, 2020
Folate levels linked to lower cardiovascular mortality risk in arthritis … Trial drug eases chronic cough symptoms… Lack of evidence stymies guidance for dementia screening in asymptomatic adults
Patcraft’s modular tiles get Organic Interruption
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 26, 2020
Commercial flooring manufacturer Patcraft has launched Organic Interruption, a modular flooring collection inspired by the interaction between nature and man-made structure. The 18” x 36” carpet tiles...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, February 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
A weak heart can affect the brain and contribute to cognitive decline … Annual breast cancer screening not beneficial for women over age 75 … Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, February 25
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 24, 2020
McKnight’s announces Women of Distinction 2020 Hall of Honor, including chief nursing officers and VPs–clinical services … Large study finds different foods linked to different types of stroke …...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, February 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 21, 2020
This season’s flu vaccines are 45% effective: CDC … ER patients may care less about a clinician’s race and gender than previously thought … New group of antibiotics hold promise in fight against...
For residents with chronic pain, pain management and bowel care should go hand in hand
By
Yvonne D'Arcy
Feb 21, 2020
Pain is a component of many chronic conditions, making chronic pain a health concern on its own. In fact, as many as 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, including myself. In 1991, I fell in...