Common measure of mortality also predicts cancer survival in seniors
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 09, 2022
The Charlson Comorbidity Index accurately predicts morbidity in elderly patients with cancer, a new investigation has found.
Clinical briefs for Monday, May 9
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 09, 2022
Vaccine shortage may ensue if feds encourage 2nd booster by September: report … FDA sets limits on J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to rare clotting issue … Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s found well before diagnosis,...
Why nutrition is key to fending off isolation in older adults
By
Charlie Wilson
May 10, 2022
Improving culinary operations not only provides better nutrition and variety for residents of senior living communities, but may help improve their mental health, a provider says.
CDC: New SNF data show COVID-19 booster improves omicron protection
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 06, 2022
Data from thousands of U.S. skilled nursing facilities show that a COVID-19 booster shot is more protective against omicron than an initial series alone, investigators say.
Parkinson’s Foundation expands free, at-home genetic testing initiative
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 06, 2022
The organization is making an effort to connect a broader and more diverse set of candidates to clinical trials.
Effects of intranasal insulin on cognition, mobility studied in elderly
May 06, 2022
Intranasal insulin is linked to improvements in cognition and gait in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes, researchers say.
Clinical briefs for Friday, May 6
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 06, 2022
FDA official says “no evidence” second round of Paxlovid stops repeat symptoms, contradicting CEO … FDA planning for a “new normal”: annual COVID-19 and flu shots … Effect of COVID-19...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, May 5
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 05, 2022
Opinion: CDC’s new pain guidelines will be “bridge to nowhere” without improved care access … Remdesivir slightly lowers death, ventilation in hospitalized COVID-19 patients … Link between...
Severe COVID-19 linked to cognitive loss equal to 10 IQ points, researchers say
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 05, 2022
Severe COVID-19 may have lasting cognitive consequences equivalent to 20 years of aging — or the loss of 10 IQ points, a new study finds.
Single-score depression measure validated in international study
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 05, 2022
A free tool that combines symptom measures in a single score accurately indicates the presence and severity of depression.