Head injury doubles 30-year mortality risk, deaths tied to neuro diseases: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 24, 2023
The more severe the injury, the greater the risk, investigators report. Many of these eventual deaths are linked to neurological conditions such as dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 24, 2023
Seasonal flu activity continues to decline, latest data shows … CDC: Omicron variant XBB.1.5 now makes up nearly half of COVID cases … A record low: Less than half of Americans are happy with...
Also in the News for Friday, Jan. 20
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 20, 2023
Latest AHCA report projects skilled nursing labor recovery stalled until 2027… Report: Amid lackluster COVID vaccination rates, few citations and fewer fines … CMS may restart transfers from one of...
Aspirin as good as heparin at preventing blood clots after fracture surgery: study
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 19, 2023
The findings could having an impact on clinical practice and even alter the standard of care, say the authors of a study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Meds with potential to transform senior care make Drugs to Watch report
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 19, 2023
A number of pre-launch drugs are on track to address unmet patient needs in dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other ailments, say the authors of a 2023 report.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Jan. 20
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 19, 2023
Providers recommend moratorium on new hospices in some U.S. regions …FDA extends shelf life of certain Paxlovid lots to 24 months … AHA: Stroke symptoms that fade within the hour still require an emergency...
CMS to begin audits for schizophrenia coding, says citations will affect quality ratings
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 19, 2023
The agency will start auditing nursing homes this month to determine whether residents’ schizophrenia diagnoses are accurate and appropriately coded. A pattern of inaccurate coding may result in a quality...
Many healthcare workers dogged by symptoms of pandemic stress: study
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 19, 2023
More than half of frontline healthcare workers have been affected by subclinical symptoms of post-traumatic stress related to the pandemic, a regional investigation has found.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Jan. 19
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 18, 2023
Fueled by COVID-19, Candida Auris spreads largely unnoticed … Moderna’s experimental RSV vaccine 84% effective in seniors … More women over age 65 have late-stage cervical cancer … Study finds...
CDC: Stroke ‘very unlikely’ in seniors who receive updated COVID vaccine booster
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 18, 2023
The CDC is investigating bivalent booster shot safety after one of its monitoring systems flagged a potential risk of stroke among seniors.