Using remote patient monitoring to improve resident health, staff satisfaction in LTC
By
Jamison Feramisco
Jul 22, 2021
Technology continues to play an increasingly important role in patient care. COVID-19 prompted many doctors to implement virtual care, sparking huge growth in telemedicine and remote patient monitoring....
Drug that targets Alzheimer’s inflammation approved for trial by FDA
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 09, 2021
An experimental drug meant to treat the “type 3 diabetes” that some scientists believe triggers Alzheimer’s has been approved for a late-stage clinical trial.
Chronic loneliness predicts type 2 diabetes onset in older adults, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 16, 2020
Isolation or living alone did not predispose study participants to diabetes, but loneliness due to poor-quality relationships did, investigators say.
Well-managed diabetes reduces COVID-19 complication risks, say experts
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 16, 2020
Having diabetes does not increase the odds of contracting the coronavirus. But proper management may lead to better outcomes for those who do.
Grip strength can help to identify early diabetes
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 07, 2020
Investigators have pinpointed levels of handgrip strength that correlate with type 2 diabetes in at-risk but otherwise healthy patients.
Elders with diabetes more likely to receive insulin, but less likely to benefit
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 24, 2020
Elders with diabetes and multimorbidity are more likely to hit low Hemoglobin A1c targets using high-risk medications, a new study finds.
After disaster, mortality risk spikes 40% for seniors with diabetes
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2019
In counties that were directly impacted by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, older adults with diabetes took a big hit to their health.
Popular osteoarthritis drug tied to high risk of low blood sugar events
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 28, 2019
Residents who take Tramadol for pain may be at high risk of hypoglycemia, an analysis of adverse incidents has found.
Extreme heat events tied to same-day hospitalization, death in kidney dialysis patients
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 09, 2019
Extreme heat is tied to a high risk of same-day hospital admission and death in people with end-stage renal disease, a new study has found.
Diabetes dangers in LTC can be reduced by better self-management education
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 05, 2019
Dangerous hypoglycemic events in long-term care settings can be reduced with diabetes self-management education and support.