CVS eyes transparent drug pricing, possible cost reductions with CostVantage
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 06, 2023
CVS Health will change how it reimburses pharmacies for prescription drugs, which it says will make pricing simpler — and which could change how much consumers pay for some of their medicines.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 6
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 06, 2023
Alzheimer’s blood test could be for sale in 2024 … Brain stimulation could aid cognitive powers in people with Alzheimer’s disease … Eye scans could spot kidney issues … Overweight, obese people...
Models can predict when older adults with dementia may need nursing home care
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 05, 2023
It often can be difficult to determine when a person with dementia may need to go to a nursing home or receive that level of care. A new study created models to help people determine when older adults...
When should an older adult receive a CT scan after fall? Study determines criteria
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 05, 2023
A new report offers a protocol to help doctors tell if an older adult needs head imaging following a fall.
Study probes well-being in older adults — and how it differs globally
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 05, 2023
A new study examined well-being among older adults. Researchers found that mean well-being does not vary over time, but well-being inequality rises in all countries except those considered high-income...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Dec. 5
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 05, 2023
Report: Older adults didn’t smoke less from 2011 to 2022 … Healthcare infections down in US hospitals last year, data shows … Flu, COVID-19 up as RSV drops … White navy beans improve gut health...
Social connections have multiple cognitive benefits for older adults, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 04, 2023
Social connections are vital for older adults, as the interaction is linked to slower cognitive decline. A new study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia examined different types of social connectedness...
Nurse-led geriatric primary care model offers care benefits for seniors
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 04, 2023
A new study found that integrating Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Training-Primary Care (GITT-PC) can improve primary care for older adults.
Study: Meditation supports well-being among those 60-plus
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 04, 2023
Meditation can improve the well-being of older adults, according to findings published in PLOS ONE on Friday.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Dec. 4
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 04, 2023
Heart issues common with long COVID … Rise in respiratory ailments, pneumonia in China … Squatting breaks can refresh the mind … PT students run exercise group for people with Parkinson’s … AAFP...
