Free-weight routine that mimics daily movements combats frailty, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
May 04, 2020
Strength training with free weights is not only appropriate for older adults, it can help prevent the onset of age-related frailty, a new study finds.
New coalition on infection control in nursing homes seeks industry input
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 24, 2020
The Yale School of Nursing and the New York Academy of Medicine have formed a coalition to address infection prevention in long-term care facilities. Industry leaders are invited to take part in a December...
Age plays bigger role than politics in COVID-19 vaccinations: researchers
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John Roszkowski
Jul 07, 2022
Older adults are much more likely to get vaccinated against COVID-19 than younger adults regardless of their political beliefs or affiliation, new research has found.
China to release data on asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 01, 2020
The new data-sharing is meant to ease public concerns that unsuspected virus carriers will spread the disease anew, according to a new report.
Feds halt an Eli Lilly antibody therapy in 3 states due to variant fears, while boosting the treatment...
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 19, 2021
A COVID-19 variant circulating widely in California, Arizona and Nevada has rendered bamlanivimab alone ineffective, an FDA official reports. But Lilly says an approved alternative treatment “maintains...
Dementia unlikely for those who get past these hurdles, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 02, 2019
A brief cognitive screening combined with an olfactory test may rule out future dementia in people with mild cognitive impairment, say researchers.
Clinical Daily Briefs for Tuesday, March 3
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 02, 2020
Trump urges pharmaceutical executives to accelerate coronavirus vaccine efforts … New federal guidelines urge hepatitis C checks for adults up to age 79 … Focus on training, technology to reduce social...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Feb. 3
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 03, 2022
CMS memo: ‘Dramatic staff losses’ not happening due to vax requirements … Remdesivir found effective as early treatment for COVID-19 … Social isolation linked to 27% increase in heart disease risk...
McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum virtual event set for July 28, 29 … Late-life depression tied to chronic disease, study finds … Type 2 diabetes linked to worse cognitive performance...