Medical errors without ‘blame and shame’ can improve frontline worker satisfaction: study … Death from other causes increased in states with high COVID-19 mortality … Albuterol shortage may...
Perceived stress linked to cognitive impairment among older adults
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 10, 2023
The association of stress and cognitive health highlight the need for regular clinical screening and targeted interventions for stress in this population, investigators say.
Pfizer, GSK ready to launch RSV vaccines for U.S. seniors: report
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 10, 2023
With FDA approval expected in May, both Pfizer and GSK say they are set for a 2023 launch of their respiratory syncytial virus vaccines for older adults.
Mental health stable during pandemic, depression worse in seniors, study finds
Mar 10, 2023
Despite the trouble and turmoil associated with the advent of COVID-19, population-wide mental health did not substantially decline when compared with pre-pandemic levels, researchers report.
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 10
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 10, 2023
Childhood bronchitis, pneumonia raise risk of premature respiratory death in adults … Two well-known diets linked to fewer Alzheimer’s-related brain changes … Eli Lilly stops 10-year clinical trial...
This nursing home aims to reduce agency dependence by adding housing for local staff
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Kimberly Marselas
Jessica R. Towhey
Mar 09, 2023
A proposed nursing home in a New England resort town will feature a fairly uncommon way to attract staff: 48 units of subsidized housing on a campus shared with dozens of local elders.
Older men at higher risk for falls-related skull fractures: study
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 09, 2023
Investigators said they were surprised by the results, which showed that males aged 65 and older with acute head injury had significantly more skull fractures than females, mostly linked to falls.
Peripheral artery disease underdiagnosed, undertreated in women, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 09, 2023
Women are more likely than men to go without a diagnosis for peripheral artery disease (PAD) and have poorer treatment outcomes, according to a new review of studies.
Report: Race, ethnic health disparities apparent through most of pandemic
Mar 09, 2023
People of color have experienced higher infection rates and deaths from COVID-19 than white people over much of the pandemic, a Kaiser Family Foundation report has found.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, March 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 09, 2023
Falls prevention success rests in MDS data: study … FDA clears first blood test for concussions; test could help rule out a CT scan … FDA publishes dietary supplement ingredient directory … Blood...