‘Not necessarily benign’: Geriatricians address safety as seniors turn to CBD for chronic conditions
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 29, 2021
Seniors increasingly are using cannabidiol, or CBD, to help manage a variety of chronic disease symptoms. A new paper from the Gerontological Society of America tackles key questions about safety and side...
Celebrate accomplished women in our industry and earn 3 CE credits with their guidance
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 28, 2021
Join us for two days of celebration and inspiration at the virtual McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum, May 18 and 19. CE accredited sessions are presented by industry leaders — and this...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, April 29
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 29, 2021
New hypertension screening guidance emphasizes out-of-office readings … For seniors, Pfizer, Moderna vaccines 94% effective at full dose, 64% effective at partial dose, CDC finds … BinaxNOW antigen...
Treating rare blood clots related to J&J COVID vaccine following usage suspension: new guidance
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 28, 2021
Advisers to the CDC have released new clinical guidance and education regarding a rare blood clotting condition reported after vaccination.
ICAA proposes post-pandemic wellness model for the active aging industry
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 27, 2021
A new wellness model will help providers, clients and residents rise above the loss and fear experienced during the pandemic and reclaim their lives and businesses, according to the International Council...
Stroke survivors double functional improvement rate with vagus nerve stimulation: study
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 27, 2021
Vagus nerve stimulation during post-stroke rehabilitation can significantly boost the improvement rate of arm and hand function, a new study finds.
Opioid pain relief not necessary after knee surgery, orthopedic surgeons say
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 27, 2021
Patients given a non-opioid pain regimen after knee surgery had pain scores equal to their peers who received opioids, and no difference in side effects, according to a study by orthopedic surgeons.
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...
‘Already skeptical’ nursing home workers may need persuading after J&J shots resume, industry leaders...
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Danielle Brown
Apr 26, 2021
Now that vaccinators are encouraged to resume giving Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 shot, nursing home stakeholders are questioning what effect the recent pause will have on vaccine uptake in a wary population.
Retail giants wrap up vaccine clinics, launch new LTC services for ongoing care
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 23, 2021
CVS Health and Walgreens have completed their final LTC clinics, and are handing the reins to Omnicare and PharMerica to provide ongoing COVID-19 vaccination services in skilled nursing facilities and...