Tamiflu reduces length of hospital stay, readmissions in older adults: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2021
Hospitalized influenza patients who were given oseltamivir soon after diagnosis were less likely to be readmitted within 30 days and had shorter lengths of stay than their peers.
Dementia increases risk for hospital readmission by 20%
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2014
Seniors are more likely to be rehospitalized within 30 days of discharge if they have dementia, and the risk increases if they are taking an antipsychotic medication, according to recently published research.