New Orleans’ troubles show how chronic conditions impact COVID-19 outcomes
New evidence ties chronic conditions to severe COVID-19 illness, and New Orleans is a case in point, say health officials.
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Providers credited for 24% drop in C. diff rates
Falling U.S. infection rates are only seen in healthcare settings and are likely due to proactive measures taken by providers, say researchers.
For stroke survivors, even moderate activity can help: study
Time spent in light physical activity such as leisurely walks is linked to better self-reported functioning, report investigators.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, April 3
Phone-based therapy beneficial for depression in Parkinson’s disease … Sending COVID-19-positive residents to hospital may be wrong ‘knee-jerk’ reaction … CDC releases COVID-19 infection prevention and control recommendations for healthcare settings … Lifestyle changes could delay memory decline – depending on our genes
Better to bring masks and respirators from home than to go without: Joint Commission
Employers should not discourage workers from using their own masks or respirators while supplies are short, says the safety advocate.
China to release data on asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
The new data-sharing is meant to ease public concerns that unsuspected virus carriers will spread the disease anew, according to a new report.
Most seniors leave hospital with higher odds of adverse drug event, say researchers
Two in three seniors are prescribed potentially inappropriate medications at discharge, a new study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, April 2
FDA orders all Zantac heartburn products off store shelves … Scientists discover gene that increases risk of Alzheimer’s disease … New CDC report adds evidence that underlying conditions raise COVID-19 risk … Pandemic palliative care guide covers care and scarce resource management … Only 5 retail sites open promised drive-through testing; most for healthcare workers
Classic COVID-19 symptoms not always apparent in elderly residents
Fever may be blunted or absent entirely, and respiratory symptoms may also be masked or exacerbated by co-occurring disease.
Coronavirus three times as infectious as the flu; social distancing a ‘powerful weapon’ against next wave
Seasonal recurrence may require repeat social distancing measures. That’s no comfort for the 400 eldercare facilities now dealing with outbreaks.
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