Telemedicine, in-person visits show high diagnostic concordance
Sep 12, 2022
In nearly 87% of cases, provisional diagnosis established over video telemedicine visits were concordant with the in-person reference standard diagnoses, a new study finds.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 13
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 13, 2022
Advocates launch new nursing home quality coalition … Majority of nurses dissatisfied with pay, poll finds … Reports of Alzheimer’s research fraud investigated by Senate Aging Committee … Telehealth...
CDC: LTC residents account for many omicron hospitalizations among the vaccinated
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2022
Long-term care facility residents continue to face greater risks from COVID-19 than the general public, even when they’ve been vaccinated, new data show.
Prospective nursing students say they’re academically unprepared to pursue career
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred an interest in nursing careers, but many prospective nurses feel academically unprepared to pursue education toward that goal, a new survey finds.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Sept. 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2022
Feds pursue new COVID tests accessible to older adults, others with disabilities … CDC: 13% of diarrheal illnesses treated with antibiotics in ambulatory care … ‘Bugs + Drugs’ tool aids antibiotic...
Poor periodontal health linked to cognitive decline, dementia
Sep 08, 2022
Poor periodontal health and tooth loss are associated with increased risks for cognitive decline and dementia, according to a new review.
Most nursing homes lack tech capacity to communicate with clinical partners
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2022
Fully 68% of facilities surveyed nationwide were unable to communicate electronically with external partners, including clinics, labs or pharmacies, researchers from the Columbia University School of Nursing...
Vaccines slash risk of ‘long COVID’ symptoms by up to 80%: study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2022
Patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are much less likely to report having long-term effects of the disease, investigators report.
Vitamin D supplements, cod liver oil do not reduce COVID risk
Sep 08, 2022
Neither vitamin D supplementation nor cod liver oil supplementation reduce the risk for COVID-19 infection or serious COVID-19, according to two studies published online Sept. 7 in The BMJ.
White House foresees COVID boosters as an annual shot, plans nursing home outreach
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 08, 2022
Health officials are planning outreach to vulnerable groups such as nursing home residents who may require more than an annual vaccination for protection.