Healthcare professionals often hear a common question regarding older adults and adequate nutrition: “Are they eating enough protein?” The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine...
Amyloid brain plaques not a sure sign of Alzheimer’s, researchers find
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 12, 2023
A new study challenges the theory that an increase in brain amyloid protein signals Alzheimer’s disease. The findings may be especially relevant to clinicians as amyloid-targeting drugs such as Leqembi...
Healing protein found in developing babies tapped for wound care
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 05, 2022
A healing protein that is active in fetuses, but largely inactive in adults and absent in diabetic adults, could be the key to improving treatment of diabetic wounds.
Increasing daily protein by 25g lowers hip fracture odds by 14 percent in study
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 30, 2022
Women who increase their daily protein intake by 25 grams have a 14% lower risk of hip fracture, and underweight women may derive even more benefit, food scientists report.
Dietary protein often too high in seniors with kidney disease, nephrologists say
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 26, 2022
Study results underscore the need for a thorough nutritional review and intervention in this population, investigators say.
Diets high in red meat tied to later frailty; other protein sources may help reduce risk
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 15, 2021
Older women who habitually consume red meat are more likely to be diagnosed with frailty. But replacing one serving a day with another protein source substantially reduces risk, according to a new study.
With careful adoption, soy and wheat can help maintain seniors’ muscles, says expert
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 08, 2020
Plant protein can help older adults maintain muscle mass, but users must adjust for any loss of animal protein when making dietary changes, says a nutrition scientist.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, March 23
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 23, 2020
Millions of seniors live in counties with no ICU beds, posing extra coronavirus dangers … Act’s passage means more masks for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 … CDC provides guidance on when workers...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, March 18
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 17, 2020
CMS expands telehealth Medicare coverage to nursing home beneficiaries as COVID-19 strategy … CMS waives three-day stay requirement, MDS deadlines …Vitamin D boosts chances of walking after hip fracture...
Inadequate protein in diet increasing frailty risk for many, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 17, 2020
Half of the elders in a recent study weren’t eating enough protein to maintain muscle. Intake should be spread throughout the day, say researchers.