CDC says hospital data will keep healthcare providers on top of COVID-19
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Alicia Lasek
May 11, 2023
As the public health emergency ends, new surveillance will help keep healthcare providers informed about disease trends and prepared for outbreaks, the agency says.
Hormone therapy strengthens bones, protects against bone loss: study
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Alicia Lasek
May 11, 2023
Hormone therapy in postmenopausal women increases lumbar spine bone density, protecting against bone loss even after the prescriptions are discontinued, a new study has found.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, May 11
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Alicia Lasek
May 11, 2023
DEA extends telehealth flexibilities for controlled meds by 6 months … As behavioral health demands grow, new federal center offers free SNF training … Brookdale Senior Living expands care coordination...
Deaths caused by falls are on the rise among US seniors, long-term study finds
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Alicia Lasek
May 10, 2023
Deaths caused by falls increased in number and rates between 1999 and 2020 for seniors overall and for all subgroups, a new analysis of U.S. data reveals.
Tool helps clinicians assess need for fragility fracture prevention
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Alicia Lasek
May 10, 2023
The new interactive online tool is designed to help clinicians assess fragility fracture risk and weigh the pluses and minuses of preventive treatment.
USPSTF recommends biennial screening mammography from ages 40 to 74
May 10, 2023
New draft recommendations advocate starting biennial mammographies at age 40. Evidence said to be insufficient for screenings in women aged 75 years and older.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, May 10
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Alicia Lasek
May 10, 2023
Lawmakers urge Biden to safeguard telehealth as end of PHE looms … COVID-19 vaccines offer varying degrees of protection, with gender, BMI playing roles … Novavax COVID-flu vaccine combo found to be...
Diabetes drugs may have potential to slow Alzheimer’s progression, researchers say
May 09, 2023
Evidence is growing that GLP-1 agonists may be good candidates for testing against neurodegenerative disease.
COVID-19 antiviral protects patients whose vaccinations are incomplete: study
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Alicia Lasek
May 09, 2023
Paxlovid offers 96% protection against hospitalization in high-risk patients who are incompletely vaccinated. It is also significantly protective in older adults who were vaccinated at least 6 months...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, May 9
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Alicia Lasek
May 09, 2023
Latest CMS actions remove testing rules, keep doors open to visitors … 4 hours of weekly exercise tied to better functional recovery after stroke …NIH identifies ‘large genetic changes’ tied...