‘Surprise question’ to clinicians predicts older patients’ mortality … Areas of the retina change in mild Alzheimer’s disease … Cancer patients who miss referral appointment are more likely...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, September 13
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Brain reorganizes itself during specific stroke rehabilitation … What multilingual nuns can tell us about dementia … Rates of type 2 diabetes falling in high-income countries … Advanced MRI scan...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, September 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 11, 2019
Eyes could be windows to Alzheimer’s disease risk … FDA OKs glucagon rescue pen for severe hypos in diabetes … Boosting vitamin K may help stabilize warfarin patients … Evidence lacking for...
A major hospice provider is praising an appeals court decision that agreed a clinical judgment cannot be deemed as fraud under the False Claims Act based on a difference of physician opinions.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, September 11
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 10, 2019
Commonly used antibiotics may lead to heart problems … $53.4M in govt. funding supports collaborative Alzheimer’s research effort … Blood test for prostate cancer has potential to help men avoid...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2019
Survey shows that Glaucoma significantly impacts well-being … 1-to-2 weekly daytime naps lower heart attack, stroke risk … New drug has potential to treat dementia-related psychosis … Cognitive behavioral...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, September 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 06, 2019
Clinical trial of regenerative Alzheimer’s drug awarded $37M … Protein found to lessen brain degeneration in Alzheimer’s … High blood pressure treatment slows cognitive decline in seniors … CDC:...
Letting them know: The best new technology for effectively communicating with LTC staff
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 06, 2019
The average professional spends 28% of the work day reading and answering email, according to a McKinsey analysis. That amounts to 2.6 hours spent and 120 messages received per day for the average full-time...
Dementia program has ‘clinical benefits’
By
Mallory Hackett
Sep 06, 2019
Results from the one-year UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program show benefits for both patients and care providers. The study looked at 314 patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, September 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 05, 2019
Depression identified as genetic cause of 20 distinct diseases … For pressure ulcer prevention, expensive air mattresses have little benefit over specialist foam … Social networking sites affect nurses’...