Pressure injuries found in 11% of SNF stroke rehab patients
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2022
Eleven percent of older patients have pressure injuries when admitted to SNFs for post-acute stroke rehabilitation, a new study has found.
Be cautious with two virus drugs: doc
By
Alicia Lasek
May 01, 2020
Two drugs used to treat malaria that have been cleared for COVID-19 treatment may have serious side effects in the elderly, a physician told McKnight’s.
Clinics often prescribe bad antibiotics
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 09, 2018
Residents who receive care at an outpatient clinic are nearly three times as likely to be prescribed an inappropriate antibiotic, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have reported.
Rosacea patients likely will have higher risk of dementia
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 06, 2016
A Danish study found an increased risk of dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease, in patients who have rosacea.
Ask the care expert … about often missed areas
May 08, 2015
We should go over selecting footwear, socks or whatever the resident prefers to wear — and to be sure that the socks or stockings are cleaned daily.
Study gives bathing gloves thumbs-up
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 01, 2014
Nursing homes could save money and improve resident skin care by using disposable wash gloves rather than giving traditional soap-and-water bed baths, according to recently published research.
Study takes a closer look at falling risks
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Jul 01, 2014
While it is clear that poor vision increases the risk of falling, improved vision might also increase this risk, a new study suggests.
Unusual fall prevention tool: glass of wine
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2012
Although nursing home medical directors might want to do a little research before prescribing a glass of wine at every meal, there is some evidence that seniors who imbibe would suffer fewer falls.
Society issues new guidelines for MRSA
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 01, 2011
The Infectious Diseases Society of America recently issued its first set of comprehensive guidelines for treating methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Guides issued to treat MRSA
By
Mary Gustafson
Feb 01, 2011
The Infectious Diseases Society of America has issued its first set of comprehensive guidelines for treating methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).