Prediction tools miscalculate type 2 diabetes risk in racial groups, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
May 19, 2023
Common tools used by clinicians to predict the risk of type 2 diabetes are consistently miscalibrated in regards to race, raising the likelihood of over- and undertreatment, researchers say.
After record penalties, providers can protect themselves from the DOJ with 3 priorities, experts say
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Joe Bush
Nov 28, 2022
The Department of Justice is on pace to hand out a record $5.6 billion-plus in total fines and penalties under the False Claims Act this year, a clear indicator that the agency has removed the kid gloves...
Inflation’s up. Providers’ insurance bills are likely next
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 03, 2022
Rising commercial insurance rates combined with coverage prices that typically outpace cost-of-living increases spell almost certain upcoming hikes in providers’ liability and commercial policies, according...
Vaccines slash risk of ‘long COVID’ symptoms by up to 80%: study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2022
Patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are much less likely to report having long-term effects of the disease, investigators report.
Depression may crop up two years before a stroke: study
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 20, 2022
“Depression is not only a post-stroke issue, but also a pre-stroke phenomenon,” researchers say.
Clinical briefs for Friday, May 17
By
Kristen Fischer
May 16, 2024
End-of-life cancer care doesn’t extend survival, study shows … New blood test may detect stroke … Parkinson’s light therapy trial starts … How older adults with ADHD can beat social isolation...
Despite warnings, many older adults still taking aspirin daily
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Kristen Fischer
Mar 11, 2024
Even though experts say most older adults don’t need to take low-dose aspirin every day, many are still taking it to prevent strokes and heart attacks, according to a new poll.
Functional limitations more than double over 20 years among U.S. cancer survivors
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 08, 2023
More lives are being saved from cancer, but the findings underscore the need for greater access to high quality survivorship care, investigators say.
A holiday breakroom dilemma: Healthcare workers weigh in on limits to free treats
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2022
How many free treats is it socially acceptable to nab in the breakroom? Given the chance to voice their opinions on this topic, healthcare workers had a lot to say.
LTC corporate execs get moderate raises, eye-popping bonuses
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 22, 2024
Corporate executives of multi-site long-term care organizations banked an average raise of 3.7% in 2023, according to a new report issued Wednesday.