Post-acute rehab at SNFs did not improve seniors’ physical function, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Sep 18, 2023
Older residents, with or without dementia, who underwent physical rehabilitation at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) following hospital discharge did not experience significant improvement in their physical...
Clinical decision tool may cut improper meds’ use in older patients
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John Roszkowski
Sep 18, 2023
A new clinical decision support (CDS) intervention tool developed by the Houston Methodist Hospital system was found to be effective in reducing potentially inappropriate medication use in older patients.
Lack of purpose in life linked to cognitive decline, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Sep 18, 2023
Older adults who are experiencing cognitive decline may have increased feelings of a lack of purpose in life, according to new research.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Sept. 18
By
John Roszkowski
Sep 18, 2023
New study finds LGBTQ education is inadequate in geriatric medicine … CMS lowers out-of-pocket cost of 34 prescription drugs … Researchers discover nasal immunotherapy may help treat Alzheimer’s...
Study identifies risk factors for fall-related transfers among nursing home residents
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John Roszkowski
Aug 30, 2023
Long-term care residents with a history of falls, cognitive decline and specific demographic characteristics were at greater likelihood for fall-related hospital transfers than those who did not have the...
CMS names 10 drugs slated for Medicare price negotiation
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John Roszkowski
Aug 30, 2023
The Biden administration announced Tuesday the first 10 prescription drugs that would be selected for negotiation under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program designed to lower the costs of prescription...
Older women who maintain stable weight more likely to live longer, study finds
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John Roszkowski
Aug 30, 2023
Older women who maintain a stable body weight after the age of 60 are more likely to live into their 90s than women who experience significant weight loss as they age, according to a new study.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Aug. 30
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 30, 2023
New COVID variant spreading in the US … ‘Mini-brain’ used to trace link between concussions and Alzheimer’s … Drug candidate reduces inflammation in Alzheimer’s models … Artificial kidney...
Expanding nursing assistant best practices may improve pain detection in older adults
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John Roszkowski
Aug 14, 2023
Expanding the use of best care practices for nursing assistants, who are on the front lines of providing direct nursing home care, may help improve the early detection of pain and pain management for older...
Parkinson’s patients with caregivers at risk for depression may face worse health outcomes
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 14, 2023
Patients with Parkinson’s disease who have caregivers at higher risk of depression are more likely to experience worse health outcomes and poorer quality of life than those who have caregivers at lower...