Feds stepping up efforts to make coronavirus tests available
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 09, 2020
Millions of COVID-19 diagnostic tests will become available this week, according to the White House and federal health agencies.
Providers must guard against negative mental effects of quarantine, researchers say
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 05, 2020
Lasting repercussions are less likely when patients are given a clear rationale for quarantine, clear information about protocols, and additional supports.
Best practices kept coronavirus cases at zero among hospital employees, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 05, 2020
The hospital’s strategy was to step up screening and quarantine, along with infection control measures during the early weeks of the outbreak.
Best care transitions and readmission rates tied to post-discharge care support for 90 days
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 04, 2020
Clinician support for up to 90 days after a care transition lowers the odds of hospital readmission and leads to better medication continuity.
New COVID-19 guidance stresses diligence, common sense
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 02, 2020
Skilled care providers should connect with regional health departments and ramp up respiratory virus containment efforts, say industry experts.
Clinical Daily Briefs for Tuesday, March 3
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 02, 2020
Trump urges pharmaceutical executives to accelerate coronavirus vaccine efforts … New federal guidelines urge hepatitis C checks for adults up to age 79 … Focus on training, technology to reduce social...
Hear about the latest way to improve cognitive function?
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 27, 2020
Hearing aids may help seniors regain executive functioning skills – abilities that don’t typically return once lost, say researchers.
Ping pong may be good physical therapy for people with Parkinson’s
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
Motor symptoms and functional abilities improved when seniors engaged in weekly ping pong sessions designed by experienced players.
Elders with diabetes more likely to receive insulin, but less likely to benefit
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 24, 2020
Elders with diabetes and multimorbidity are more likely to hit low Hemoglobin A1c targets using high-risk medications, a new study finds.