No unexpected pattern of adverse booster shot reactions reported by CDC app users
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2021
Most v-safe app respondents reported mild to moderate, transient reactions, usually the day after vaccination, CDC investigators say. Sixty percent of respondents were between the ages of 50 and 74.
Most women unaware of their Alzheimer’s risk, Cleveland Clinic survey finds
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 30, 2022
Fully 82% of U.S. women are unaware of their relatively high odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease. And most have not addressed key risk factors with a healthcare provider.
‘Silent’ heart attack proves to be new stroke risk factor for older adults, experts find
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 15, 2021
Symptomless heart attacks may pose the same risk of stroke as a chest-crushing event, and are more common in people 65 and older, according to a new study to be presented at the upcoming American Stroke...
AHA advisory calls for regaining ‘lost ground’ in women’s heart health
May 10, 2022
Key indicators of women’s cardiovascular health are flagging, including blood pressure control, weight management and diabetes, AHA advisers say.
Psychiatrists create telemedicine best practices for managing psychosis in LTC
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 19, 2022
Properly managed telepsychiatry may ease the challenges of care for nursing home residents with psychosis, and possibly help some facility operators to expand their care offerings, an expert panel says.
FDA moves to discard hearing aid prescription rule in favor of OTC devices
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 20, 2021
Adults with mild to moderate hearing loss would be able to obtain certain air-conduction hearing aids without a prescription under a new proposed rule. Whether this change would benefit long-term care...
Genesis facilities resolve allegations in connection with denying admission to opioid-dependent seniors
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 09, 2021
Prospective residents were taking either buprenorphine or methadone for opioid use disorder. Twelve SNFs must pay civil penalties, adopt non-discrimination policy and provide training on civil rights laws...
Eye drop corrects late-life vision loss in trial; Allergan reports patients’ feedback
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Alicia Lasek
May 10, 2021
Trial participants reported significant near-vision improvements under low-light conditions — without losing distance vision, reports Allergan, which is seeking FDA approval for the drug.
Pandemic bump in antipsychotics use raises questions about long-term care outcomes
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 12, 2022
The findings raise questions about the short- and long-term effects on the quality of care and health outcomes for residents, the authors say.
CDC loosens controversial opioid prescribing guidelines for chronic pain
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 14, 2022
Draft revisions no longer include specific dosage ceilings. This and other changes address controversial elements of the older guidance and highlight clinicians’ roles in opioid prescribing decisions.