Volume 24 - Issue 2 - February 2016 - ALTC
Department
LTC Bulletin Board
02/16/2016
Scientists at the NYU Langone Medical Center (New York, NY) said their findings settle a longstanding debate about which of the two types of blood-pressure lowering medications is better.
Scientists at the NYU Langone Medical Center (New York, NY) said their findings settle a longstanding debate about which of the two types of blood-pressure lowering medications is better.
Scientists at the NYU Langone...
02/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
02/16/2016
The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial says that a low target blood pressure level can cut the risk of heart failure and death from heart problems.
The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial says that a low target blood pressure level can cut the risk of heart failure and death from heart problems.
The Systolic Blood Pressure...
02/16/2016
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LTC Bulletin Board
02/16/2016
Researchers claim that better coordination between hospitals and post-acute care facilities could reduce patient readmission to hospitals as well as mortality rates.
Researchers claim that better coordination between hospitals and post-acute care facilities could reduce patient readmission to hospitals as well as mortality rates.
Researchers claim that better...
02/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
02/16/2016
A new study reports that older adults with a history of reading problems perform similarly on some neuropsychological tests to those exhibiting signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) associated with early Alzheimer's disease.
A new study reports that older adults with a history of reading problems perform similarly on some neuropsychological tests to those exhibiting signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) associated with early Alzheimer's disease.
A new study reports that older...
02/16/2016
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Feature
Case Report and Brief Review
02/16/2016
Fatima Sheikh, MD, MPH
Jessica Colburn, MD
Adrienne E. Shapiro, MD, PhD
William B. Greenough III, MD, FACP
Fatima Sheikh, MD, MPH, presents a case report of a 68-year-old man with dehydration who was successfully treated with oral rehydration therapy.
Fatima Sheikh, MD, MPH, presents a case report of a 68-year-old man with dehydration who was successfully treated with oral rehydration therapy.
Fatima Sheikh, MD, MPH, presents...
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Practical Research
02/16/2016
Pragnesh Patel, MD1; Reda A Awali, MD, MPH2; Sudha M Sadasivan, PhD, MPH2; Caitlin Biedron, MD2 Julie A Trzeciak, MPH2; Bharat Marwaha, MD2; Preethy Samuel, PhD3; Teena Chopra, MD, MPH2
Pragnesh Patel, MD1; Reda A Awali, MD...
Pragnesh Patel, MD, and colleagues conducted a survey at 5 LTCFs to assess HCP knowledge about CDI and their compliance with both the 2010 SHEA?IDSA guidelines for CDI prevention and their facility's standard infection control practices.
Pragnesh Patel, MD, and colleagues conducted a survey at 5 LTCFs to assess HCP knowledge about CDI and their compliance with both the 2010 SHEA?IDSA guidelines for CDI prevention and their facility's standard infection control practices.
Pragnesh Patel, MD, and...
02/16/2016
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02/16/2016
Kimberly Van Haitsma, PhD1,2; Katherine M Abbott, MGS, PhD3; Allison R Heid, PhD4; Abby Spector, MMHS5 Karen Eshraghi, MSW2; Christina Duntzee, BS2; Sarah Humes, MS, CTRS2; Victoria Crumbie, CTRS6; Scott D Crespy, PhD6; Mary Van Valkenburgh-Schultz6
Kimberly Van Haitsma, PhD1,2; Katheri...
Preference Match Tracker assessment tool was designed to measure how well nursing facilities satisfy the activity preferences of residents.
Preference Match Tracker assessment tool was designed to measure how well nursing facilities satisfy the activity preferences of residents.
Preference Match Tracker...
02/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
02/16/2016
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) held its 68th Annual Scientific meeting in November 2015, with the theme of "Aging as a Life-long Process."
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) held its 68th Annual Scientific meeting in November 2015, with the theme of "Aging as a Life-long Process."
The Gerontological Society of...
02/16/2016
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Column
Ask the Expert
02/16/2016
We spoke with Joshua D. Clapp, PhD, about how older adults are diagnosed and treated for PTSD.
We spoke with Joshua D. Clapp, PhD, about how older adults are diagnosed and treated for PTSD.
We spoke with Joshua D. Clapp,...
02/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
02/16/2016
American Geriatrics Socitey (AGS)
American Geriatrics Socitey (AGS)
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The AGS is launching its newest initiative: the GWEP Coordinating Center, a 3-year initiative, to provide assistance to the 44 GWEP sites through national meetings, networking opportunities, mentoring, a centralized repository of resources...
The AGS is launching its newest initiative: the GWEP Coordinating Center, a 3-year initiative, to provide assistance to the 44 GWEP sites through national meetings, networking opportunities, mentoring, a centralized repository of resources...
The AGS is launching its newest...
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