Ambulatory function in older cancer patients tied to survival
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 08, 2021
A new study highlights the importance of monitoring ambulatory function after cancer, particularly in older survivors, the researchers say.
Infrared fever scanners may have inaccurate readings, FDA cautions
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 08, 2021
Some firms are marketing unapproved and unauthorized thermal imaging devices to measure body temperature, the agency reports.
Clinical briefs for Monday, March 8
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 08, 2021
Long-term care providers, experts debate legality of vaccine mandates … Review finds four effective means of simple N95 mask decontamination … Abbott Labs receives emergency approval for dual COVID-flu...
The country line dance of pain management: One step forward, two steps back
By
Steven Littlehale
Mar 05, 2021
“Pain is whatever the experiencing person says it is.” “We just hope that you don’t say it. Oh, and we’ll likely not hear you anyway.” We credit Mary Margo McCaffery, MS, RN-BC, FAAN, a pioneer...
People with dementia receive fewer palliative referrals than those with cancer: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 05, 2021
A large study from Canada has found disparities in palliative care referral between people with dementia or organ failure and people with cancer.
Clinical ‘wake-up call’: Hispanics, Latinos remain undertreated for cardiovascular risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 05, 2021
“I didn’t expect the numbers to be so dismal,” says the author of a study of stroke survivors from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.
Residents with self-care disability less likely to receive cancer treatment
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 05, 2021
Many nursing home residents do not receive cancer-directed treatment, and they are even less likely to do so if they have a self-care disability, according to a new study.
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 5
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 05, 2021
B117 variant of SARS-CoV-2 up to 90% more transmissible; UK experts urge vigilance … Early evidence suggests smoking cessation drug may treat Parkinson’s … Scream, not swab: Dutch inventor hopes...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, March 4
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 04, 2021
Verified Vaccinated Visitors program allows unrestricted access in senior living … House health leader pushes for permanent Medicare waivers … COVID testing falls nationwide since January, alarming...
Volunteer staffing initiative supports COVID antibody infusions in long-term care
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 04, 2021
A coalition representing LTC facilities has announced a new initiative to connect LTC operators to Medical Reserve Corps volunteers for help in administering monoclonal antibody infusions to residents...