Who most fears falling? Older women who live alone, study reveals
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 06, 2022
Clinical factors such as hypertension and stroke were also linked to distress about potential falls in 70% of the surveyed study participants.
Antiviral pill halts SARS-CoV-2 virus activity by day 3
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 06, 2022
New results confirm that Merck’s molnupiravir clears the virus quickly, lowering the risk of progression to severe illness in at-risk patients, researchers report.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, April 6
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 06, 2022
Reaction to nurse’s drug error conviction swift and fierce … Sotrovimab is no longer authorized in U.S. due to omicron BA.2 variant … Lower muscle mass tied to hip fractures in older men … Edoxaban...
COVID-19 nursing home deaths drop; booster skepticism a concern, industry experts say
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 05, 2022
Resident deaths have dropped from a January peak, hitting what appears to be the lowest level since the summer of 2021. But experts fear that a lack of urgency could leave some facilities unprepared for...
Bone health intervention cuts fracture risk in men treated for prostate cancer: study
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 05, 2022
Early intervention with bone mineral density screening may help prevent major fractures in older men treated with androgen deprivation therapy, investigators say.
Pandemic safety measures raised seniors’ risk for depression, anxiety, analysts say
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 05, 2022
Older adults who stayed at home and practiced social distancing during the pandemic were more likely to experience mental health problems, including twice the risk of depressive symptoms, a new study finds.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, April 5
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 05, 2022
Officials won’t mandate second booster shot for nursing home staff … Medicare Part B recipients eligible for 8 free OTC COVID-19 tests per month … FDA releases updated dosing information for COVID-19...
Dementia soars among U.S. adults at end of life, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 04, 2022
About half of older U.S. adults receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia shortly before their death — a number that has spiked by more than 34% in two decades, according to a...
Nursing home requirements unchanged after 2nd booster recommendation: LeadingAge
Apr 04, 2022
Most requirements, including CMS’s vaccination mandate and requirements for routine testing and quarantine remain unchanged for nursing homes, the industry advocate explains.
Clinical briefs for Monday, April 4
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 03, 2022
Senior living calls for help as second COVID-19 booster dose receives green light … COVID-19 symptoms have no impact on transmission risk, first “human challenge” trial finds … CDC: Heart...