Mediterranean diet may reduce type 2 diabetes risk, biomarker study finds
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Alicia Lasek
May 01, 2023
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study that used blood biomarkers to determine adherence.
Clinical briefs for Monday, May 1
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 30, 2023
CMS proposes HCBS mandatory quality measures, shifts Medicaid payments to direct care … HHS BinaxNOW program to continue after PHE ends … U.S. lawmakers re-introduce antibiotic legislation including...
FDA approves pill to treat deadly C. difficile infections
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 28, 2023
The first-of-its-kind fecal microbiota pill treats recurrent infections caused by Clostridium difficile, an antibiotic-resistant bacterium that’s a danger to nursing home residents.
Feds must ramp up efforts against antibiotic resistance: GAO
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 27, 2023
Federal health agencies must urgently tackle key measures of a plan to curb the rising threat of antibiotic-resistant organisms, according to new testimony released by the Government Accountability Office...
Clinical briefs for Friday, April 28
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 27, 2023
Lawmakers turn up heat on CMS to expand access to Alzheimer’s treatments … AHCA: CDC survey asks nursing homes about status of flu testing and antiviral shortage … Keeping blood pressure steady preserves...
Obstructive sleep apnea underdiagnosed in older adults, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 27, 2023
Obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and dementia, yet it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated in people aged 50 years and older, investigators report.
Experts offer clinical strategies for treating chronic pain
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 27, 2023
In a new review of clinical trials, physician specialists recommend their top picks for treating musculoskeletal pain in older adults, and a multicomponent approach.
Survey: Older adults less active, more isolated than before pandemic
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 27, 2023
Older U.S. adults continue to experience COVID-19 exposure anxiety, keeping them less active and more isolated, new survey results find.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, April 27
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 26, 2023
Increased conversion of long-stay residents fuels resistance to 3-day stay waiver … Health groups sound the alarm over foreign nurse visa freeze … Disability rights groups sue to overturn California’s...
Nursing home providers help to design, refine facility IP program
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 26, 2023
In partnership with providers, an infection control peer coaching program has been updated to improve its utility amid competing facility priorities and staffing shortages.