Study: Low vitamin D, depression linked to higher chances for difficulty with daily activities
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 19, 2024
A study published Monday in Scientific Reports found that having depression and not enough vitamin D increased the prevalence of having disabilities with activities of daily life by 2.2 times compared...
Providers must guard against negative mental effects of quarantine, researchers say
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 05, 2020
Lasting repercussions are less likely when patients are given a clear rationale for quarantine, clear information about protocols, and additional supports.
Feds ask for mental health clarifications in light of HIPAA rules
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 23, 2013
The federal government is asking how changes for HIPAA rules might impact states reporting information about patients’ mental health conditions, and whether they should be allowed to purchase a gun.
Ability to cope linked to longevity in study on older men
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 27, 2024
The effort that older men use to cope with stressful situations is more effective in terms of longevity than the individual strategies they employ, according to a study published March 19 in the Journals...
CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 08, 2022
A sweeping phase-out of early COVID-19 pandemic allowances, such as the nurse aide certification waiver, addresses concerns about SNF residents’ physical, mental and psychosocial well-being, the agency...
Clinical Briefs Monday July 11
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 11, 2022
Childhood abuse linked to poor physical and mental health in older adults … Octa-nonagenarians can perform video capsule endoscopy safely …. New Omicron subvariants can evade boosters … FDA allows...
Clinical briefs for Monday, March 11
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 11, 2024
FDA holds off on approval for Alzheimer’s drug donanemab … Ageism has overshadowed mental health, experts say … Drug trio best for pain control after hip surgery … Probiotics linked to better cognitive...
Judge rules nursing home residents with mental health, prison records can stay in the suburbs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 23, 2018
A Connecticut Superior Court judge has ruled a private nursing home providing skilled care to prison parolees and others does not violate a local zoning code.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Oct. 30
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 27, 2023
Statin may improve outcomes, boost survival in people with severe COVID … Fasting can help people with diabetes lose weight … Resistance training boosts performance in women with sarcopenia … Drug...
Clinical Daily Briefs for Thursday, March 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 25, 2020
Argentum, AHCA / NCAL launch campaigns to share positive messages during pandemic … Clinic study shows where surface-cleaning efforts can fall short … CVS moves to prevent hoarding of malaria drug...