Sounds made by ‘noisy knees’ can reveal osteoarthritis
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 17, 2019
High frequency noises made by knees in motion can help clinicians better diagnose knee osteoarthritis, say British researchers.
Behavioral ‘nudges’ work best to encourage healthy eating habits
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 10, 2019
Behavioral nudges, especially portion control, are the most effective strategy to encourage healthier eating, say consumer scientists.
Boosters on the way: LTC residents, healthcare workers may top fed’s list after CDC approves 3rd shot
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 16, 2021
The Biden administration has secured 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses as part of a strategy to provide additional shots to already vaccinated priority groups this fall, investigators have been told....
Validated list of key drug-drug interactions that affect older adults published
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2021
The list, published Wednesday in JAMDA, includes 66 drug-drug interactions that are commonly problematic for older adults, and can be used as a clinical management tool to assess potential harms.
Vaccines safe for long-term care residents, first-month data show
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 23, 2021
Resident deaths following receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination are not linked to the shot, according to data reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gait, hearing ability help predict near-term mortality after heart attack
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 12, 2019
Functional impairment measures can help accurately predict six-month mortality for older heart attack patients, say Yale researchers.
Blood pressure control, not drug type, key to lowering dementia risk
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 18, 2019
Dementia risk is lower when hypertension is well controlled, no matter the class of blood pressure drug used, according to a recent study.
Researchers learn more about how Alzheimer’s begins its dirty work
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John O'Connor
Dec 17, 2019
British scientists have discovered the functions of the area of the brain in which Alzheimer’s begins.
Place of death for patients with cancer linked to states’ palliative care laws
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 13, 2023
Patients who die from cancer in states with palliative care laws are 12% to 18% more likely to die at home or in hospice, according to a new study.
CMS edicts bring tougher survey conditions to nursing homes
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Danielle Brown
Nov 15, 2021
More oversight is coming for nursing home providers after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services directed surveyors to take a more critical look at nurse competency and residents’ quality of care...