CDC: Thanks in part to fewer COVID-19 deaths, life expectancy rises slightly from 2021 to 2022
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 27, 2024
New mortality data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that life expectancy rose by 1.1 years from 2021 and is now at 77.5 as of 2022. Authors of the report said that the increase...
4 in 10 adults opt for telehealth, older adults less likely to use video visits, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Mar 27, 2024
A new study finds that 43% of people opted for telemedicine (also known as telehealth) in 2022, even when in-person visits were available. Of them, 70% chose video visits and 30% had audio-only, or phone,...
Ability to cope linked to longevity in study on older men
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Kristen Fischer
Mar 27, 2024
The effort that older men use to cope with stressful situations is more effective in terms of longevity than the individual strategies they employ, according to a study published March 19 in the Journals...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, March 27
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 27, 2024
Stroke or not, brain blood vessels change in people with heart conditions … CDC eyes protecting indoor air from respiratory viruses … Mount Sinai calls out Medicare’s lung cancer screening rule …...
12 percent of people hospitalized with pneumonia don’t have it, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Mar 26, 2024
A study released Monday found that it’s common for people hospitalized for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) to be inappropriately diagnosed with the condition — especially people who are older, have...
Complex medication regimens may be risky for dementia patients at home, study finds
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John Roszkowski
Mar 26, 2024
Complex medication regimens may be risky and burdensome for community-dwelling older adults suffering from dementia or mild cognitive impairment. Providers should look for ways to reduce overprescribing...
FDA fast-tracks monoclonal antibody to prevent COVID-19 for certain immunocompromised people
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Kristen Fischer
Mar 26, 2024
People who are immunocompromised have a new tool to prevent COVID-19. On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration approved Pemgarda, a monoclonal antibody that’s designed to protect immunocompromised...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, March 26
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 26, 2024
Lung cancer screening may not be best in those with multiple conditions, short life expectancy … Statins could combat gum disease … More action urged for stroke survivors battling depression … 2...
Medicare, Medicaid to cover weight loss drug for heart disease risk
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John Roszkowski
Mar 25, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services disclosed last week it will provide coverage for the popular weight loss drug Wegovy for patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Vision contrast issues may increase the likelihood of falls in older adults
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John Roszkowski
Mar 25, 2024
Older adults with contrast sensitivity impairment are at greater risk for falls than those without vision problems, a new study found.