Moderna sues Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging copied mRNA technology … Doubled dementia risk linked to ICU stays … Medicare Advantage enrollment accounts for nearly half of total Medicare population in...
One sick worker linked to 17 infections and $12K in treatment costs, LTC study finds
By
John Hall
Aug 26, 2022
A new study reveals how a single sick caregiver can easily infect residents and co-workers in a long-term care setting and drive up treatment costs by thousands of dollars.
CDC: Seniors’ comparative rate of hospitalization spiked during omicron wave
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 26, 2022
Rates of hospitalization among seniors rose higher in comparison to younger adults during the BA.2 wave, with vaccinations providing less protection, new data show.
Seasonal flu vax guidance released, with drug preferences for seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 26, 2022
The CDC’s new guidance for the 2022-2023 flu season includes preferential advice on which drugs to prescribe for older adults.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Aug. 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 26, 2022
Paxlovid prevents severe COVID outcomes only in seniors, real-world study finds … Insomnia plus obstructive sleep apnea tied to 56% mortality risk: study … Drugmaker plans to file for RSV vaccine approval...
New COVID booster shot rollout expected near Labor Day: officials
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 25, 2022
The FDA expects to soon authorize omicron-targeting shots. The White House is planning to distribute them as part of a fall vaccination campaign, federal officials say.
Updated U.S. statin guidelines focus on 10-year risk, but evidence lacking for seniors
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 25, 2022
There is not enough evidence to guide use of statins in adults aged 76 and older for primary CVD prevention. But 10-year risk estimates can be useful for prescribing in younger seniors, the USPSTF says.
Peritoneal dialysis less costly for Medicare than hemodialysis
Aug 24, 2022
Peritoneal dialysis costs Medicare less than hemodialysis. But changes in the use of IV dialysis drugs may have diminished an economic incentive, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Aug. 25
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 25, 2022
What one does while sitting could affect dementia risk: study … Nursing home sued over $270,000 COVID testing bill … Could replacing humans with computer simulation in clinical trials lower drug costs?...
Residents asking about medical cannabis? A senior living community brought in the experts
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 24, 2022
Inspīr Carnegie Hill brought in a cannabis doctor and dispensary pharmacist to field questions from residents and their families after New York state legalized recreational adult use of marijuana this...