Anxiety may be overlooked in older adults, experts say … Insights into older adults’ nutritional motivations give providers ‘Food for Thought’ … New analysis: STAR program may reduce readmissions...
Addressing at-home hazards may cut falls risk by a quarter, Cochrane Review finds
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 13, 2023
It takes more than a checklist of hazards to make a difference in reducing falls risk in seniors, the authors say.
Race, geographic disparities found in 30-day readmissions for people with dementia
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 13, 2023
Black and non-Hispanic white Medicare beneficiaries living with dementia have a higher burden of 30-day readmission rates than their peers without dementia, researchers report
Health officials take aim at hepatitis with $11B plan, HBV screening update
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 13, 2023
An $11 billion campaign has been proposed to eliminate hepatitis C infections. And the CDC has expanded its recommendations for hepatitis B screening to include all adults.
ACC: 1999 to 2020 saw national decrease in heart attack-related deaths
Mar 10, 2023
Reductions occurred across racial and ethnic groups, although rates remain relatively higher for African Americans, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific...
Clinical briefs for Monday, March 13
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 13, 2023
Medical errors without ‘blame and shame’ can improve frontline worker satisfaction: study … Death from other causes increased in states with high COVID-19 mortality … Albuterol shortage may...
Perceived stress linked to cognitive impairment among older adults
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 10, 2023
The association of stress and cognitive health highlight the need for regular clinical screening and targeted interventions for stress in this population, investigators say.
Pfizer, GSK ready to launch RSV vaccines for U.S. seniors: report
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 10, 2023
With FDA approval expected in May, both Pfizer and GSK say they are set for a 2023 launch of their respiratory syncytial virus vaccines for older adults.
Mental health stable during pandemic, depression worse in seniors, study finds
Mar 10, 2023
Despite the trouble and turmoil associated with the advent of COVID-19, population-wide mental health did not substantially decline when compared with pre-pandemic levels, researchers report.
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 10
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 10, 2023
Childhood bronchitis, pneumonia raise risk of premature respiratory death in adults … Two well-known diets linked to fewer Alzheimer’s-related brain changes … Eli Lilly stops 10-year clinical trial...