Socioeconomic disadvantage raises risk of sarcopenia, data study finds
By
Liza Berger
May 25, 2022
There is a strong relationship between age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, and socioeconomic disadvantage, according to new research in the Journal of Frailty & Aging.
Uneven broadband access fostering inequality, panelists say
By
Liza Berger
May 17, 2022
The U.S. is creating two Americas with its lack of cohesive policy on universal broadband access, said panelists Monday during the Department of Health and Human Services’ Telehealth Conference.
Greater use of unpaid post-acute caregivers raises questions about shift to home care: study
By
Liza Berger
Dec 06, 2021
The rate of older adults receiving help with activities of daily living after hospital discharge more than tripled over the study period. Unpaid caregivers likely are providing this care, investigators...
Immune system boost is reason not to skip second COVID-19 shot, study finds
By
Liza Berger
Jul 20, 2021
The second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine offers a serious boost to a part of the immune system that provides broad antiviral protection, according to a Stanford University School of Medicine study. This finding...
Nearly 4 million worldwide likely have young-onset dementia
By
Liza Berger
Jul 20, 2021
There are more younger people living with dementia in the world than previously thought, and that number is probably an underestimate. That is a conclusion of a systematic review of 95 studies that included...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, July 20
By
Liza Berger
Jul 20, 2021
COVID-19 breakthrough cases more often affect seniors, survey of health officials finds … COVID-19 antibodies still around nine months after infection … High blood pressure variability is associated...
As senior care grapples with outbreaks, APIC urges states to strengthen vaccine outreach
By
Liza Berger
Jul 19, 2021
A major infection control organization is calling on states to expand the dissemination of evidence-based COVID-19 vaccine information. This as various senior care organizations report new coronavirus...
Weekly dance training can help slow Parkinson’s progression, study finds
By
Liza Berger
Jul 19, 2021
Parkinson’s patients who participated in dance training with music for 1.25 hours per week had improved Parkinson’s symptoms compared with those who did not do any dance exercise, a new study published...
Clinical briefs for Monday, July 19
By
Liza Berger
Jul 19, 2021
SNF staff size is linked to COVID-19 resident outcomes: study … Statin medications may reduce severity of COVID-19, study finds … Research: Three commonly prescribed classes of drugs may lead to...
McKnight’s Power Panel: Strategies to Outlast the COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 21, 2021
McKnight’s Power Panel: Strategies to Outlast the COVID-19 Pandemic