Class of blood pressure drugs cuts aneurysm risk in hypertension by 18 percent: study
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 06, 2022
The use of RAAS inhibitors may reduce the odds of brain aneurysm rupture by an estimated 18% in people with high blood pressure, according to a new study across 20 medical centers.
Clinical briefs for Monday, June 6
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 06, 2022
Vaccination offers partial protection against long COVID … Despite new “right to repair” wheelchair law, fixes remain difficult for users … … Post-acute regimen reduces MRSA in a study that included...
Supplements help delay vision loss from macular degeneration: study
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 03, 2022
A dietary supplement formula is effective at slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration, finds new research funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Paxlovid cuts seniors’ COVID-19 risk, no matter their vaccine status: study
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 03, 2022
Both vaccinated and unvaccinated seniors with COVID-19 have lower rates of hospitalization and death when taking the antiviral pill Paxlovid, according to a new study from Israel.
New FDA initiative seeks to boost clinicians’ dietary supplements knowledge
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 03, 2022
Educational supports for healthcare providers include a continuing education program on the benefits and risks of dietary supplements.
Clinical briefs for Friday, June 3
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 03, 2022
‘Catastrophic’ changes to blood cells may explain sudden frailty in older age … Pulse oximeter failures delayed COVID care for dark-skinned patients … Second half of life focuses on quality...
Geriatricians weigh value of newer advance care directives for nursing home residents
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 02, 2022
In a new editorial, specialists ask whether Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment lead to high-quality care for residents.
Slowed walking tied to dementia risk
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 02, 2022
Seniors with cognitive decline whose walking speed slows over time are more likely to develop dementia, a new study finds.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, June 2
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 02, 2022
Some docs reconsider Paxlovid use for mild COVID-19 cases … Department of Labor releases new guidance and FAQs on mental health leave … Redefine long COVID in seniors as a “geriatric syndrome,”...
RN care coordination helps senior living residents age in place longer: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 01, 2022
An aging-in-place model of care that uses registered nurse care coordinators helped residents of one independent living community stay longer and more comfortably, investigators have found.