Aging services groups call for federal plan to end ‘national nightmare’ of COVID-19… Hot spot Florida’s governor ready to resume visits for long-term care facilities … Texas releases additional...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, August 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 06, 2020
Proposed 9% cuts to therapy ‘potentially devastating’ … Medicare Part D favors generic drugs, say investigators … Novavax finds promising results in coronavirus vaccine trials … Bisphosphonates...
Lab tests for COVID-19 ‘nearly useless’ again due to slow turnaround times: Genesis CMO
By
Liza Berger
Aug 04, 2020
Due to the slow lab turnaround times for COVID-19 tests, delivery of point-of-care diagnostic testing instruments and tests from the federal government comes at the right time. That’s the word from the...
Flu and pneumonia vaccinations linked to lower Alzheimer’s incidence
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 28, 2020
A pneumonia vaccination may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by up to 30%, while a single flu shot is tied to a 17% reduction in risk, according to two new studies.
Study reveals factors that keep the oldest adults cognitively sharp
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 24, 2020
People who keep their memory and thinking skills into their 90s and 100s have a variety of factors in common, such as healthier pulse pressure and engagement in paid work.
COVID-19 vaccine hopefuls show early promise in clinical trials
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 22, 2020
Positive results in two more vaccine trials add to a small but growing list of successes among COVID-19 treatment candidates. The results are encouraging, say vaccine experts.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, July 22
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 22, 2020
ICU study finds new COVID-19 mortality factors, wide variation in supportive care … Poor cardiovascular health and genetics jointly contribute to dementia risk … Genetic testing could help predict...
High local COVID-19 rates put nursing homes at risk, Genesis study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 21, 2020
Investigators tracked outbreaks in Genesis skilled nursing facilities across 25 states and alongside more than 3,000 other facility operators.
Alzheimer’s discoveries show new promise for drug development, expert says
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2020
The discovery of new biomarkers — along with a focus on repurposed drugs — are optimistic signs for Alzheimer’s research, according to a five-year analysis.
It’s time to regroup and refocus on compliance
By
Tamar Abell
Jul 17, 2020
The world is tired. It’s been a long, hard spring. It feels even longer and harder for long-term care providers and staff. This invisible enemy, COVID-19, has wreaked havoc on the eldercare industry,...