Suspected sepsis cases linked to overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 05, 2024
About half of suspected sepsis cases account for broad-spectrum antibiotic use — but a lot of these cases don’t require the medications at all, according to a study published June 27 in JAMA Network...
Experts present 7 strategies for successful care of older adults with obesity
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Donna Shryer
Jun 30, 2024
Quality clinical care for older adults diagnosed with obesity as a disease took center stage at a June 2023 summit hosted by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). The roundtable discussion, including...
Wearable tech shows promise in spotting falls among older adults at home, improving reaction time
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 27, 2024
A new technology may be able to boost reaction times to help older adults who fall at home get care more quickly.
Heavy resistance training at 60 brings continuing strong benefits
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Donna Shryer
Jun 24, 2024
A new study finds that older adults who do heavy resistance training for a year can maintain the gained muscle strength for years afterward. This information is important since depletion of leg muscle...
Study: Low vitamin D, depression linked to higher chances for difficulty with daily activities
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 19, 2024
A study published Monday in Scientific Reports found that having depression and not enough vitamin D increased the prevalence of having disabilities with activities of daily life by 2.2 times compared...
Report: Type 1 diabetes prevalence in older adults nearly triples since 1990s
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 17, 2024
The prevalence of people over 65 living with type 1 diabetes skyrocketed in the past 30 years, a new study finds.
Providers express support for MA prior authorization reform bill
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Donna Shryer
Jun 16, 2024
Nursing home and senior living providers on Friday praised the newly introduced Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, which would address the longstanding issue of prior authorization required...
Simple cognitive test and EMR tool boost dementia care actions in primary care setting, trial finds
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 05, 2024
A five-minute cognitive assessment test and an electronic medical record (EMR) decision-making add-on system improved dementia diagnosis and care, according to a clinical trial.
Summer book release explores AI as a companion to offset loneliness
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Donna Shryer
May 27, 2024
With an international epidemic of loneliness, artificial Intelligence, or AI, may offer technology-based social interaction and companionship. That’s according to robotics expert Tony Prescott, a professor...
Report: AI tool could boost communication for older adults with cancer
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Kristen Fischer
May 20, 2024
Artificial intelligence may be a useful communication tool to help older adults with cancer communicate with their doctors and have more of a say in their treatment, according to a new report published...