WHO chief: ‘Rethinking’ eldercare a must after nursing home COVID losses
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2020
The care of older generations should be seen as a health rights issue going forward, said Michael Ryan, M.D., executive director, WHO Health Emergencies Program.
Residents in unionized nursing homes less likely to die of COVID-19, analysis shows
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 14, 2020
Nursing homes with a unionized workforce were less likely to have COVID-19 deaths when compared to facilities without healthcare worker unions, according to a study in Health Affairs. The findings support...
Coronavirus vaccines must take elders’ weaker immune systems into account: report
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 23, 2020
Residents’ weaker immune systems could dilute the effectiveness of future coronavirus vaccines. Solutions are in the works, finds a new report.
Long-term care facilities driving up COVID-19 death totals
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 07, 2020
Long-term care deaths accounted for 50% or more of total COVID-19 deaths in 26 states by the end of May. Minnesota and Rhode Island reported the highest rates, at 81%, according to investigators.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, June 2
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 01, 2020
First federal count: more than 25,000 coronavirus deaths in nursing homes … AstraZeneca’s heart drug for high-risk patients receives FDA approval … Senior living operator balances safety, quality...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, March 20
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 19, 2020
Three-drug combination reduces all-cause COPD mortality by 42% … COVID-19 death rate lower than estimated, at 1.4% in outbreak epicenter … FDA: Stop SLGT2 inhibitors for diabetes prior to surgery
CDC: U.S. life expectancy rises slightly, mortality rates fall compared to ’07
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 31, 2019
New CDC data includes life expectancy and mortality rates and shows where nursing home services rank in terms of use, among other notable findings.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, Oct 4
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 03, 2019
Risk calculator helps predict mortality in older women … High genetic insulin levels put men at risk of heart attack, angina … High fiber diet cuts heart disease odds in hypertension and diabetes …...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, September 19
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 18, 2019
Older and wider: Study pinpoints reason why people gain weight with age … Blood sugar readings that vary greatly raise mortality risk in diabetes … Three common screening tools together predict 7-year...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, September 16
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2019
‘Surprise question’ to clinicians predicts older patients’ mortality … Areas of the retina change in mild Alzheimer’s disease … Cancer patients who miss referral appointment are more likely...