Feds to reimburse providers for counseling patients to self-isolate
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 31, 2020
Existing E/M codes can be used to bill for counseling patients about virus mitigation at the time of COVID-19 testing, according to CMS and the CDC.
Cognitive complaints may precede dementia, researchers say
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Alicia Lasek
May 13, 2020
Memory-specific cognitive complaints may be a telltale sign of dementia risk that clinicians should not ignore, according to new findings.
Wealthy people live 9 more years without disability, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 17, 2020
Wealthy people can expect to live seven to nine more years without disability than those who are poor, say investigators.
Early-bird deadline is today for McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 17, 2019
Today is the last day to take advantage of an early-bird entry price for our McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards.
Older adults who lose weight may sacrifice bone mineral density
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 05, 2019
When older adults lose weight, they may also lose bone mineral density, putting them at an increased risk of fractures, say nutrition scientists.
Common blood pressure drug once again found to contain cancer-causing chemicals
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 19, 2019
The Federal Drug Administration has once again been alerted to high levels of cancer-causing chemicals found in batches of valsartan, a blood pressure medication used by millions.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, April 27
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 27, 2021
Frailty and cognitive impairment not reasons to withhold anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation, docs say … Parkinson’s patients’ treatment goals reflect disease progression … Study looks at how...
Last chance! Nomination deadline is today for McKnight’s Women of Distinction
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2020
There’s still time to honor a deserving colleague. Nominations will be accepted until midnight eastern time.
Managing care of residents with dementia? There’s an app for that
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2019
A dementia care app for residents and LTC community managers has won top prize in a tech competition sponsored by the NIA.
Nighttime high blood pressure may affect the brain, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 16, 2020
Adults with high blood pressure that rises at night show more signs of cognitive loss than their peers whose blood pressure dips at night.