The impact of chronic disease and the inequitable burden of COVID-19 must be addressed as the U.S. moves into a new pandemic phase, two experts contend.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, May 11
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 11, 2022
USPSTF: Don’t screen for COPD in asymptomatic adults … Screen certain racial, ethnic groups for diabetes at lower BMI, researchers say … Aduhelm’s makers seeking approval for another Alzhemer’s...
Bone health program aims to prevent senior falls
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 10, 2022
A new program at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is trying to catch at-risk seniors from falling and potentially breaking bones or sustaining other life-threatening injuries.
High blood pressure is well-controlled in VA nursing homes: study
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 10, 2022
About 80% of residents with hypertension maintained optimal blood pressure during the study period, investigators report.
AHA advisory calls for regaining ‘lost ground’ in women’s heart health
May 10, 2022
Key indicators of women’s cardiovascular health are flagging, including blood pressure control, weight management and diabetes, AHA advisers say.
Scientists publish findings on what constitutes a ‘longevity’ diet
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 10, 2022
A century’s-worth of studies have helped researchers define a diet to help extend the life span. Adjustments should be made for older adults, they say.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, May 10
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 10, 2022
Arizona to invest $6.5 million in LTC nursing and caregiver training … HHS’s Indian Health Service allocates funding to tackle Alzheimer’s disease … Symptoms of coronary disease may strike early...
Medicare policy changes tied to drop in hospice use for dementia
May 09, 2022
Immediate and lasting reductions were seen in the share of dementia patients receiving hospice care.
MA enrollees with dementia report poor quality of care: study
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 09, 2022
Medicare Advantage plans will be more incentivized to address gaps in care if consumer care assessments include more input from enrollees with dementia, investigators say.
Fourth COVID shot cuts risk of dire illness in seniors, real-world study finds
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 09, 2022
A fourth mRNA shot offers at least six weeks of steady protection against severe disease, a large new study from Israel reveals.