Legislation would support training programs, build CNA pipeline, LeadingAge says … Joint Commission to review standards that go beyond CMS’s requirements … Johns Hopkins scaling back its COVID tracker...
Risk of Alzheimer’s nearly doubles in seniors with COVID, analysis shows
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2022
The resulting wave of disease could further strain already limited long-term care resources, investigators say.
Lung problems persist among patients with COVID pneumonia, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2022
Nearly 40% of patients with COVID-19 pneumonia developed long-term pulmonary problems, no matter the severity of the original disease, the researchers report.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Sept. 15
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2022
Fewer than half of seniors with hypertension regularly monitor their BP … SHEA guidance covers antibiotic use during a pandemic … Updated guidance released on glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis …...
CDC highlights tips for recognizing, treating sepsis in long-term care
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 14, 2022
Sepsis develops quickly and can cause irreversible damage, but most nursing home residents will recover with early detection and treatment, a CDC expert says.
Seniors may suffer in silence with atypical Afib symptoms, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 14, 2022
Clinicians must increase their level of vigilance for atrial fibrillation in older adults, even in the absence of typical cardiac symptoms, physicians say.
High MRSA levels in COVID likely tied to central lines, ventilators
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 14, 2022
The rate of MRSA infections rate was five times higher in COVID-19 patients than non-COVID patients in an 11-hospital study.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 14, 2022
COVID-19 vaccine boosters effective in West Virginia nursing home study … Cancer drug cuts risk of lung tumor progression by 34% in clinical trial … Study: Provider organizations may have strong financial...
New U.S. poll shows high incidence of arthritis, reliance on medication for pain
Sep 13, 2022
A notable proportion of seniors rely on prescription drugs to manage their arthritis pain, but haven’t discussed the health risks with their clinicians, researchers report.
ACOs: Loss of quality bonus could disrupt value-based care model, physician recruitment
Sep 13, 2022
Accountable care organizations must urge Congress to extend a dependable bonus payment to physicians that is ready to expire, advocates say.