CDC loosens controversial opioid prescribing guidelines for chronic pain
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 14, 2022
Draft revisions no longer include specific dosage ceilings. This and other changes address controversial elements of the older guidance and highlight clinicians’ roles in opioid prescribing decisions.
High-intensity rehab improves function in nursing-home eligible PACE participants
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 14, 2022
Participants experienced long-lasting functional improvements shown to reduce the risk of falls and help maintain independence, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Feb. 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 14, 2022
U.S. buys 600K doses of new COVID-19 antibody awaiting clearance … FTC to vote on probe of pharmacy benefits managers’ competitive practices … Remdesivir shows antiviral activity against omicron,...
Reduce burdens to address 15-year labor lows, expert tells Congress
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 11, 2022
Industry and policy experts are demanding more from lawmakers as the long-term care workforce nears a 15-year low.
Measures loosening nursing home staffing requirements advance
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 11, 2022
Nursing homes in Florida would be able to operate with looser staffing requirements under two similar measures advanced by state House and Senate lawmakers this week.
COVID-19 has long-term cardiovascular effects, ‘stunning’ study results reveal
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 11, 2022
COVID-19 patients are at high risk of developing new heart and blood vessel problems up to at least one year later, according to large study of U.S. veterans. The findings are solid evidence of long COVID,...
Gait speed slows long before dementia diagnosis, 15-year study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 11, 2022
Slowing gait speed may signal the onset of dementia up to nine years before cognitive decline becomes evident, investigators say. It’s also linked to Alzheimer’s-related brain changes.
Dizziness on standing reduced with a simple muscle tensing skill
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 11, 2022
A few simple muscle tensing maneuvers can reduce a common and sometimes dangerous sense of dizziness that occurs upon standing, a new study from Canada has found.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Feb. 11
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 11, 2022
CDC considers updating mask guidance as states drop mandates … Clot-busting stroke drug safe to use in patients taking blood thinners … New questionnaire helps assess elders’ exercise motivation...
Biogen hit with class-action lawsuit involving Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 10, 2022
The lawsuit alleges securities fraud on behalf of investors, adding to the ongoing fallout following Aduhelm’s controversial approval and Medicare’s questionable coverage proposal.