Gene variant staves off Alzheimer’s in some people, scientists find … Virtual training keeps assisted living med-techs certified during pandemic … Tips for contact lens and glasses-wearers during...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, April 13
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2020
More than 2,200 COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes … Lack of data, testing puts residents at risk of coronavirus: provider survey … More evidence found that ultrasound can aid in delivering future Alzheimer’s...
Lack of access to coronavirus tests still a top concern for nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 09, 2020
Providers are still having trouble securing reliable coronavirus testing despite healthcare facility workers being named a priority under federal guidance.
High amyloid levels linked to early-stage Alzheimer’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 06, 2020
Screening data from an Alzheimer’s drug trial suggests that higher brain amyloid levels exist well before clinical symptoms appear.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, April 3
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 02, 2020
Phone-based therapy beneficial for depression in Parkinson’s disease … Sending COVID-19-positive residents to hospital may be wrong ‘knee-jerk’ reaction … CDC releases COVID-19 infection...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, April 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 01, 2020
FDA orders all Zantac heartburn products off store shelves … Scientists discover gene that increases risk of Alzheimer’s disease … New CDC report adds evidence that underlying conditions raise...
Webster Printing responds to COVID-19
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 01, 2020
A commercial printing and sign company has launched a new division dedicated to social distancing sign solutions. Massachusetts-based Webster Printing offers an in-house design and creative services team...
Genesis notes one COVID-19 case, expects worse to come; touts PDPM therapy success
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 18, 2020
Genesis Healthcare is “working diligently” to prevent the potential spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus after one of its patients tested positive for the respiratory disease.
Also in the News for Monday, March 16
Mar 16, 2020
California reportedly blocked from expanding Medicaid during COVID-19 response … Genesis Healthcare sees shares drop 82% over past five years: analysis … Provider ‘reinforcing core values’ after...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, March 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 08, 2020
Cognitive screening recommended for older adults in orthopedic rehab … Prioritize senior living residents in COVID-19-related funding: ASHA … Asthma drug Singulair and generic to get ‘black...