After 20 years on the market, AbbVie’s dry-eye drug Restasis to be available as generic
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 03, 2022
Dry eyes affect nearly 19% percent of adults aged 75 years and older, according to data from a national survey.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 24
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 24, 2023
Seasonal flu activity continues to decline, latest data shows … CDC: Omicron variant XBB.1.5 now makes up nearly half of COVID cases … A record low: Less than half of Americans are happy with...
The nation’s nursing homes are heading into the toughest days of the COVID-19 outbreak both underequipped and understaffed, according to results of a McKnight’s Long-Term Care News flash survey.
Improved cardiorespiratory fitness helps lower dementia risk: study
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 12, 2019
Improving cardiorespiratory fitness over time halves dementia risk in older adults, a unique health survey analysis has found.
The COVID-19 outbreak may be indirectly affecting cognition, behavior and function in people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment, say investigators.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 15
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2021
Survey: Most seniors approve of healthcare worker vaccinations … Depression levels rose among older adults during pandemic, survey shows … Alzheimer’s advocates urge HHS to adopt ‘aggressive’...
Team will use $2 million grant to help improve bariatric care services
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 02, 2019
Researchers plan to use a $2 million grant to survey nursing homes nationwide and create a strategy toolkit for bariatric care.
About 30% of senior living communities report no COVID-19 cases: survey
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Alicia Lasek
May 30, 2020
Three in ten Ziegler survey respondents report no cases, and most say 2% or fewer residents and staff have tested positive. Meanwhile, four in ten say they’re easing lockdown restrictions.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, May 4
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Alicia Lasek
May 04, 2023
Providers tepidly embrace CMS plan to revoke ‘no longer needed’ vax mandate … Pandemic taking toll on RNs’ job satisfaction, mental health, survey finds … Survey reveals reasons behind older...
Most women unaware of their Alzheimer’s risk, Cleveland Clinic survey finds
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 30, 2022
Fully 82% of U.S. women are unaware of their relatively high odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease. And most have not addressed key risk factors with a healthcare provider.