Technique that detects Parkinson’s disease marker has 88% accuracy in new trial results… One-fifth of RNs planning to leave healthcare in 5 years: study … In real-world Israeli study, bivalent COVID...
New data show bivalent booster shots effective against latest COVID variants
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 13, 2023
Bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines remained effective this winter despite the emergence of new omicron subvariants that they weren’t designed to target, researchers have found.
Monoclonal antibodies ‘unequivocally’ saved lives during pandemic, patient data show
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 14, 2023
For two years, monoclonal antibodies were approved, revoked and sometimes reauthorized or scarce, but pushing through these challenges “unequivocally saved lives and prevented hospitalizations,”...
Guidance issued for optimal timing of knee, hip total joint arthroplasty
Apr 14, 2023
There is no evidence that delaying surgery for nonoperative treatments such as physical therapy, injections or oral anti-inflammatories leads to improved outcomes, the authors of a new clinical practice...
Clinical briefs for Friday, April 14
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 14, 2023
Study finds few Americans documenting end-of-life wishes … FDA cautions against use of N95 respirators, masks made by O&M Halyard … Complex work with people reduces risk of dementia in later life:...
Survey: U.S. neurologists would prescribe Leqembi if fully approved
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2023
A “healthy proportion” of surveyed neurologists have already begun prescribing the treatment, and nearly all said they planned to do so if traditional FDA approval is granted.
Half of healthcare workers in VA study worked while ill with COVID-19: study
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2023
Nearly 50% of workers in a Veterans’ Affairs healthcare system, including long-term care units, continued working despite having symptoms of COVID-19, researchers have found.
Positive perception of aging linked to memory recovery, Yale study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2023
Older adults who have absorbed positive beliefs about aging from their culture are 30% more likely to recover normal cognitive function after experiencing mild cognitive impairment, investigators report.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, April 13
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2023
CMS failed to publicly post deficiencies for two-thirds of nursing homes, OIG finds … New guidance urges hospitals to establish C. difficile prevention measures … MRI study highlights high blood pressure’s...
Wrong meds may trigger ‘disability cascade’ in older adults: study
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2023
Exposure to potentially inappropriate medications ups the odds of new disability and hospitalization by 50% in relatively healthy older adults, researchers report.