SNFists increase nursing home referrals but don’t lower rehospitalizations: study … ASPR and FDA again extend shelf-life of molnupiravir (Lagevrio) … Telehealth-supported antibiotic stewardship succeeds...
Regular hearing aid use linked to 50 percent falls reduction
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 15, 2023
Older adults with hearing loss in both ears are half as likely to fall if they use hearing aids when compared to their peers who do not use the devices, a new study finds.
Blacks less likely to be prescribed insomnia meds, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 15, 2023
Patients who belong to racial minority groups are much less likely to be prescribed medications after an insomnia diagnosis than white patients, investigators have found.
AMA asks clinicians to reduce focus on BMI as health measure
Jun 15, 2023
The American Medical Association is encouraging clinicians to reduce their focus on body mass index. The measure is a flawed tool and should be considered alongside other measures such as genetics and...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, June 15
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 15, 2023
Most senior health system execs say nursing shortage is critical, poll finds … ‘Human challenge’ study details how people with COVID-19 spread virus … Survey: Medicare Advantage plan leaders...
Hypoglycemia frequent in LTCF residents with diabetes, large study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 14, 2023
A 35% rate of level 1 hypoglycemia in long-term care facility residents with type 2 diabetes leaves room for better clinical management, researchers say.
Facilities with more Black residents found to have higher ED visit rates
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 14, 2023
Nursing homes with 50% or more Black residents have higher rates of emergency department visits and hospitalizations than facilities with no Black residents, likely due to lower rates of registered nurse...
Socially active older adults remain healthier over time, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 14, 2023
Middle-aged and older adults who take part in recreational activities and volunteer work are less likely to develop physical, cognitive, mental or emotional problems, researchers say.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, June 14
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 14, 2023
Lawmakers introduce legislation to make PT, OT telehealth coverage permanent … Updated COVID-19 vaccines should target XBB omicron variants this fall, FDA staff say … ACA preventive care coverage restored...
COVID-19 study results support air purification interventions in nursing homes
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 13, 2023
COVID-19 cases fell across 81 nursing homes fitted with new air purification technology, highlighting how air quality interventions can support infection control measures, researchers say.