Older adults with diabetes need close monitoring if using preventive aspirin for CVD risk: study
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 22, 2021
A new study suggests a strong need for healthcare providers to discuss aspirin use with older patients and to review with them all of the risks and benefits of continuing aspirin treatment for cardiovascular...
Cognition appears unaffected or even improved by certain drugs commonly prescribed to older adults
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Donna Shryer
Jun 22, 2021
Growing evidence suggests that statin therapy is not associated with incident dementia, mild cognitive impairment or decline in individual cognition domains. Meanwhile, a second study finds that antihypertensives...
Tooth loss may affect ability to carry out everyday tasks
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 22, 2021
A new study points to the importance of proper nutrition and oral hygiene among older adults.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, June 22
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 22, 2021
Elderly patients face no increased risk of serious infections with new disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs … Older Americans leading in U.S. vaccination rates … Osteoporosis may contribute to aging-related...
Social isolation in U.S. long-term care facilities associated with increased risk of 30-day mortality
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Donna Shryer
Jun 21, 2021
U.S. long-term care facilities in socially isolated neighborhoods are associated with increased risk of 30-day all-cause mortality among residents, according to the results of a cross-sectional study published...
Hip replacement patients ‘present a worrying picture’ regarding post-surgery exercise, investigators...
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 21, 2021
Additional efforts are needed to help patients get up to a healthy level of physical activity following total hip arthroplasty, according to the results of a recent study published in The Journal of Bone...
Tai chi shows promise to help stroke survivors overcome depression and anxiety
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 21, 2021
After eight weeks of tai chi, the researchers observed “significant reductions” in symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress compared with baseline, along with better sleep efficiency, less wakefulness...
Clinical briefs for Monday, June 21
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 21, 2021
New material could remove respiratory droplets from air … New clues point to the origin of Alzheimer’s disease … Advocating reimbursement parity for nurse practitioners … System helped hospital...
Bipartisan legislation encourages early assessment, diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
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Donna Shryer
May 24, 2021
Bipartisan legislation encourages better utilization of the initial Welcome to Medicare exam and Medicare annual wellness visits to screen, detect, and diagnose Alzheimer’s and related dementias in the...
Annual flu shot variances in nursing homes to guide improved vaccination programs, national study says
By
Donna Shryer
May 24, 2021
Between 70% and 85% of influenza-related deaths occur in people aged 65 and older, with older adults living in U.S. nursing homes at high risk for respiratory infections, including flu.