A large study finds that shift workers have a higher risk for depression and anxiety. How they live, or lifestyle factors, is largely tied to their risk.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Aug. 15
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 15, 2023
Heart group urges better shared decision-making … Metformin studied for muscle recovery … Pros, cons of shifting meds in older adults with diabetes … Long COVID numbers on the way down, but symptoms...
Expanding nursing assistant best practices may improve pain detection in older adults
By
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...
Hip fracture treatments, outcomes vary substantially by country
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 14, 2023
Hip fractures are a common and costly problem in older adults, and a new study finds there is a substantial variation in mortality, health outcomes and treatment measures among different countries.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Aug. 14
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 14, 2023
Playing football may increase Parkinson’s risk … Researchers discover therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease … NIH trials fail to deliver meaningful long COVID treatments … Research looks...
Disparities plagued care for older adults of color during pandemic, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 11, 2023
Disparities plagued care for older adults of color during pandemic, report finds
Heartburn meds linked to dementia? Jury is still out
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 11, 2023
Popping a pill for heartburn daily for years could raise the risk for a person to develop dementia later on, according to a new study. But the report goes against other recent research that failed to find...
Exercise improved healthcare worker burnout, attendance during pandemic, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 11, 2023
Physical fitness helped healthcare workers experiencing depression, burnout and facing sick days during the pandemic, and it could be a useful tool for the future. But people have to stick with the exercise...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Aug. 11
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 11, 2023
FDA green-lights J&J’s blood cancer medication Talvey … Postmenopausal women have higher risk for liver issues if they have sugary drinks … AI could help home caregivers … How to help family...