The hospital mortality of COVID-19 patients with Parkinson’s disease was higher than that of COVID-19 patients without PD, particularly high for those between the ages of 75 and 79, In a nationwide cross-sectional study conducted by the neurologists in Bochum, Germany.
Researchers now can wirelessly stream brain activity from patients with Parkinson’s disease as they go about their normal daily activities, and better adjust treatment delivered by an implanted deep brain stimulation device, they say.
New York skilled nursing residents recently stepped into the ring with a Hall of Fame boxer to celebrate the opening of their facility’s Parkinson’s rehabilitation program.
Seniors increasingly are using cannabidiol, or CBD, to help manage a variety of chronic disease symptoms. A new paper from the Gerontological Society of America tackles key questions about safety and side effects.
Frailty and cognitive impairment not reasons to withhold anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation, docs say … Parkinson’s patients’ treatment goals reflect disease progression … Study looks at how nurses view touch as a form of care … Tendency toward neuroticism linked to Parkinson’s risk … CDC study tracks COVID symptoms to six months beyond diagnosis
Long-term care COVID cases and deaths at all-time low, report finds… Kinless elders require expanded LTC services at end-of-life, researchers contend … Amgen tests souped-up remote heart monitoring platform to tackle chronic heart failure … People with Parkinson’s disease show preference for high-motion artworks … FDA OKs marketing of device that promotes post-stroke muscle re-training
CDC holds off on easing COVID guidelines for senior living communities … Genesis HealthCare announces millionth point-of-care COVID-19 test … Men may have higher odds of Parkinson’s if they sleepwalk … Older adults with hearing loss need added encouragement to be active: study … COVID hospitalizations plunge 46% among Florida seniors as immunity takes hold … Gum disease could give coronavirus easy access to the lungs, scientists say … Over-the-counter COVID tests, including BinaxNOW, head to chain retailers this week
Census Bureau’s new tracker follows COVID vaccine rates and hesitancy trends … Exercise may help slow cognitive decline for some with Parkinson’s disease … France says it will continue giving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to seniors … COPD meds delivered early in COVID reduce severity and time to recovery: study
Measuring step-length synergy, involving combined operation of legs and placement of the feet, reveal where changes need to be made to prevent injury, gait therapists say.
Fully one third of patients with COVID-19 go on to develop substantial neurological and psychiatric problems, including anxiety disorder, dementia, and stroke, a new study finds. Investigators foresee a growing need for clinical services and care for these patients.
