MA plans have larger share of sicker home health patients, report finds … U.S. sees jump in XBB subvariant as COVID cases track higher … Bond between primary care docs and specialists benefits patients,...
On eve of Alzheimer’s drug decision, Congress critiques FDA for Aduhelm review failures
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 03, 2023
An “atypical review process and corporate greed” factored into the FDA’s approval of Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm in 2021, congressional investigators say. They recommend sticking to protocol...
Screen for depression to help prevent functional decline in seniors, clinicians urged
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 03, 2023
Seniors with depression are over five times more likely to experience decline in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, January 3
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 03, 2023
Only two days left to nominate a deserving colleague for a McKnight’s Woman of Distinction 2023 award! … Third death tied to Eisai and Biogen’s experimental Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab … U.S....
U.S. releases Tamiflu doses from national stockpile as demand surges
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2022
The U.S. has opened more access to an influenza antiviral to help clinicians cope with rising demand during the worst flu season in a decade
Study confirms effectiveness of bivalent COVID booster; AHCA helps spread word
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2022
New data and support materials are available for clinicians who want to encourage more residents and staff to get the updated COVID-19 booster shot.
A holiday breakroom dilemma: Healthcare workers weigh in on limits to free treats
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2022
How many free treats is it socially acceptable to nab in the breakroom? Given the chance to voice their opinions on this topic, healthcare workers had a lot to say.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Dec. 22
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2022
Focus on part-time assignments to improve SNF care consistency, researchers advise … Docs protest U.S. budget deal provision, say Medicare pay cuts will hurt seniors’ care … One-fifth of seniors...
Senior care scores some wins in congressional budget deal
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 21, 2022
A Congressional spending package for fiscal year 2023 supports key healthcare policy requests important to long-term care industry stakeholders, saving some clinicians and services from feared cuts.
Artificially sweetened beverages do not trigger urinary incontinence, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 21, 2022
The consumption of artificially sweetened beverages does not significantly affect senior women’s odds of reporting stress or urge incontinence, researchers report.