Test twice? Antigen tests reach peak sensitivity 4 days in, study finds
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 03, 2022
It may be best to repeat an early COVID-19 antigen test a day or two later when symptomatic individuals receive negative results, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, May 3
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 03, 2022
Paxlovid does not prevent COVID-19, new trial data show … Black and white patients have had similar risk of MS for decades, study finds … Parkinson’s drug hopeful found safe in early clinical trial...
Older cancer patients’ high pain rates may hinder functional independence: study
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 02, 2022
The prevalence of severe pain in these patients raises the risk for functional impairment and underscores the crucial role of screening for and treating it, investigators say.
Hybrid and virtual cardiac rehab patients show similar improvements, study finds
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 02, 2022
Whether it’s delivered virtually or in-person, cardiac rehabilitation has the same potential to improve healthcare measures, investigators say.
What’s the ideal number of sleep hours for older adults? Study says 7
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 02, 2022
Helping older adults achieve 7 hours of nightly sleep may help them maintain optimal cognitive health, especially those with dementia and psychiatric disorders, researchers say.
Clinical briefs for Monday, May 2
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 02, 2022
OIG: Medicare Advantage plans denying, delaying services to beneficiaries … FDA approves first drug in its class to treat the heart ailment obstructive HCM … Intranasal insulin may boost function in...
Community burden of dementia symptoms mirrors that of nursing homes, caregiver survey finds
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 29, 2022
Frequent, unsubtle symptoms have a big impact on patient quality of life, but are often unreported in primary care, investigators report.
Spacing PT sessions helps Parkinson’s patients maintain functional gains: study
Apr 29, 2022
Scheduling therapy sessions every two weeks over six months appears to support long-term functional stability in patients with Parkinson’s disease, researchers say.
Clinical briefs for Friday, April 29
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 29, 2022
CDC to update NHSN vaccine reporting requirements for nursing homes … Paxlovid “rebound” anecdotes concern patients, providers … Nasogastric tube feeding raises odds of pneumonia in advanced dementia...
More frequent dialysis in skilled nursing facilities shortens recovery time: study
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 28, 2022
More frequent, shorter dialysis sessions reduced recovery time to one hour or less in 80% of nursing home residents with end-stage renal disease, a new study has found.