Criticism, confusion and hope: new Alzheimer’s drug receives messy welcome
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 15, 2021
Clinicians’ responses to the controversial approval of Aduhelm range between excitement and disapproval, with questions abounding on how to advise patients on treatment and the cost to patients and...
These factors predict residents’ emergency care outcomes, palliative experts find
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 23, 2021
A study that followed residents through all stages of emergency department transfers and care has found that certain comorbidities and levels of stress can predict subsequent recovery from symptoms.
Cognitively healthy residents over-diagnosed with dementia at intake: study
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 24, 2020
Positive delirium screenings in new SNF residents often lead to inappropriate dementia diagnoses — even in those who are cognitively healthy, investigators contend.
Mental health risk is low in coronavirus, but long-term delirium may occur
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Alicia Lasek
May 19, 2020
An analysis of mental health outcomes from past SARS and MERS outbreaks may offer useful predictions about coronavirus outcomes for clinicians, say British researchers.
Delirium in seniors linked to higher risk of dementia, study finds
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McKnight's Staff
Aug 13, 2012
Seniors who have experienced episodes of delirium have a significant risk of developing dementia, new research suggests.