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Implementation of Low-Burden HF Protocol Reduces Hospital Readmissions
02/21/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“This preliminary evidence suggests that implementation of the heart failure management protocol has the potential to reduce costs and consequences associated with hospital readmission for SNF patients with heart failure,” researchers wrote.
“This preliminary evidence suggests that implementation of the heart failure management protocol has the potential to reduce costs and consequences associated with hospital readmission for SNF patients with heart failure,” researchers wrote.
“This preliminary evidence...
02/21/2023
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Outcomes Worse for Patients Discharged to SNFs With Low Quality Ratings
12/15/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
The study involved 15,522 patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities that were ranked below average, average, or above average by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The study involved 15,522 patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities that were ranked below average, average, or above average by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The study involved 15,522...
12/15/2022
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Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Contributes to Hypotension Diagnosis in NH Residents
01/12/2022
Samantha Matthews
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory...
01/12/2022
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Heart Failure Prevalence Among US Nursing Home Residents With Diabetes Mellitus
12/03/2021
Samantha Matthews
Authors of a recent study explored the prevalence of heart failure among nursing home residents who also have diabetes mellitus and note that future research is needed to understand how multiple comorbid conditions affect this patient...
Authors of a recent study explored the prevalence of heart failure among nursing home residents who also have diabetes mellitus and note that future research is needed to understand how multiple comorbid conditions affect this patient...
Authors of a recent study...
12/03/2021
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Statin Discontinuation Low Among Older Veterans Near End of Life
08/31/2020
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined...
08/31/2020
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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Helpful at Pacemaker Implantation
08/26/2020
In older adults undergoing pacemaker implantation, a comprehensive geriatric assessment is useful for identifying functional deficits associated with mortality and nursing home admission after the procedure.
In older adults undergoing pacemaker implantation, a comprehensive geriatric assessment is useful for identifying functional deficits associated with mortality and nursing home admission after the procedure.
In older adults undergoing...
08/26/2020
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Low HDL, Hyperglycemia, Hypertension Linked With Increased Mortality in Older Women
07/02/2020
“The impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people present some gender differences,” researchers concluded, “with low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and elevated blood pressure being more strongly associated to...
“The impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people present some gender differences,” researchers concluded, “with low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and elevated blood pressure being more strongly associated to...
“The impact of metabolic...
07/02/2020
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Higher Rates of CV Events, Death Among OAs With High Homocysteine
06/22/2020
“Although it is still debatable whether homocysteine is a causal factor or a marker of cardiovascular disease and mortality,” they wrote, “evidence from previous studies had confirmed our findings that serum total homocysteine concentrations...
“Although it is still debatable whether homocysteine is a causal factor or a marker of cardiovascular disease and mortality,” they wrote, “evidence from previous studies had confirmed our findings that serum total homocysteine concentrations...
“Although it is still debatable...
06/22/2020
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Frailty Affects Health-Related QoL After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
05/22/2020
Study findings published online in Age and Ageing show that frailty in patients with peripheral artery disease and renal dysfunction predicted deteriorated health-related quality of life 1 year after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Study findings published online in Age and Ageing show that frailty in patients with peripheral artery disease and renal dysfunction predicted deteriorated health-related quality of life 1 year after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Study findings published online...
05/22/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
Importance of Early Palliative Care Interventions for Family Caregivers
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Importance of Early Palliative Care Interventions for Family Caregivers
05/07/2020
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD, APRN, Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses why a telehealth intervention for family caregivers of...
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD, APRN, Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses why a telehealth intervention for family caregivers of...
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD,...
05/07/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
Data Supports Statin Use Following Myocardial Infarction in OAs
Interview
Data Supports Statin Use Following Myocardial Infarction in OAs
04/14/2020
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist, explains why older adults should initiate statins for a minimum of two years after the first myocardial infarction to achieve benefit, regardless of a patient’s age.
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist, explains why older adults should initiate statins for a minimum of two years after the first myocardial infarction to achieve benefit, regardless of a patient’s age.
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician...
04/14/2020
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Implementation of Low-Burden HF Protocol Reduces Hospital Readmissions
02/21/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“This preliminary evidence suggests that implementation of the heart failure management protocol has the potential to reduce costs and consequences associated with hospital readmission for SNF patients with heart failure,” researchers wrote.
“This preliminary evidence suggests that implementation of the heart failure management protocol has the potential to reduce costs and consequences associated with hospital readmission for SNF patients with heart failure,” researchers wrote.
“This preliminary evidence...
02/21/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Outcomes Worse for Patients Discharged to SNFs With Low Quality Ratings
12/15/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
The study involved 15,522 patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities that were ranked below average, average, or above average by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The study involved 15,522 patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities that were ranked below average, average, or above average by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The study involved 15,522...
12/15/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Contributes to Hypotension Diagnosis in NH Residents
01/12/2022
Samantha Matthews
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory...
01/12/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Heart Failure Prevalence Among US Nursing Home Residents With Diabetes Mellitus
12/03/2021
Samantha Matthews
Authors of a recent study explored the prevalence of heart failure among nursing home residents who also have diabetes mellitus and note that future research is needed to understand how multiple comorbid conditions affect this patient...
Authors of a recent study explored the prevalence of heart failure among nursing home residents who also have diabetes mellitus and note that future research is needed to understand how multiple comorbid conditions affect this patient...
Authors of a recent study...
12/03/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Statin Discontinuation Low Among Older Veterans Near End of Life
08/31/2020
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined...
08/31/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Helpful at Pacemaker Implantation
08/26/2020
In older adults undergoing pacemaker implantation, a comprehensive geriatric assessment is useful for identifying functional deficits associated with mortality and nursing home admission after the procedure.
In older adults undergoing pacemaker implantation, a comprehensive geriatric assessment is useful for identifying functional deficits associated with mortality and nursing home admission after the procedure.
In older adults undergoing...
08/26/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Low HDL, Hyperglycemia, Hypertension Linked With Increased Mortality in Older Women
07/02/2020
“The impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people present some gender differences,” researchers concluded, “with low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and elevated blood pressure being more strongly associated to...
“The impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people present some gender differences,” researchers concluded, “with low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and elevated blood pressure being more strongly associated to...
“The impact of metabolic...
07/02/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Higher Rates of CV Events, Death Among OAs With High Homocysteine
06/22/2020
“Although it is still debatable whether homocysteine is a causal factor or a marker of cardiovascular disease and mortality,” they wrote, “evidence from previous studies had confirmed our findings that serum total homocysteine concentrations...
“Although it is still debatable whether homocysteine is a causal factor or a marker of cardiovascular disease and mortality,” they wrote, “evidence from previous studies had confirmed our findings that serum total homocysteine concentrations...
“Although it is still debatable...
06/22/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Frailty Affects Health-Related QoL After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
05/22/2020
Study findings published online in Age and Ageing show that frailty in patients with peripheral artery disease and renal dysfunction predicted deteriorated health-related quality of life 1 year after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Study findings published online in Age and Ageing show that frailty in patients with peripheral artery disease and renal dysfunction predicted deteriorated health-related quality of life 1 year after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Study findings published online...
05/22/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Few Older Patients Get Needed Cardiac Rehab
01/17/2020
According to study findings, only one in four patients on Medicare receive cardiac rehabilitation recommended to help them recover from events like a heart attack or coronary bypass surgery.
According to study findings, only one in four patients on Medicare receive cardiac rehabilitation recommended to help them recover from events like a heart attack or coronary bypass surgery.
According to study findings,...
01/17/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
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PD-Related Genes Contribute to Disease in 15% of Patients
08/05/2024
Approximately 15% of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) in a large international cohort had potentially actionable genetic variants, according to a study published in the journal Brain.
Approximately 15% of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) in a large international cohort had potentially actionable genetic variants, according to a study published in the journal Brain.
Approximately 15% of patients...
08/05/2024
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MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound Subthalamotomy for Treating Parkinson Disease
07/23/2024
A study assessed the safety and effectiveness of staged bilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy (FUS-STN) to treat Parkinson Disease (PD).
A study assessed the safety and effectiveness of staged bilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy (FUS-STN) to treat Parkinson Disease (PD).
A study assessed the safety and...
07/23/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Acupuncture May Enhance Sleep Quality in Patients With Parkinson Disease
07/18/2024
“In this randomized clinical trial, acupuncture improved sleep quality and overall quality of life for individuals with PD. The therapeutic effects persisted for up to 4 weeks, underscoring the potential of acupuncture as a beneficial adjunct...
“In this randomized clinical trial, acupuncture improved sleep quality and overall quality of life for individuals with PD. The therapeutic effects persisted for up to 4 weeks, underscoring the potential of acupuncture as a beneficial adjunct...
“In this randomized clinical...
07/18/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Researchers Use AI to Predict Parkinson Disease Up to 7 Years
06/20/2024
Researchers developed a blood test using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson disease up to 7 years.
Researchers developed a blood test using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson disease up to 7 years.
Researchers developed a blood...
06/20/2024
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Investigational PD Cell Therapy Receives FDA RMAT Designation
06/06/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the investigational cell therapy bemdaneprocel a Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation for the treatment of Parkinson disease (PD), announced bemdaneprocel developer...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the investigational cell therapy bemdaneprocel a Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation for the treatment of Parkinson disease (PD), announced bemdaneprocel developer...
The US Food and Drug...
06/06/2024
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SNF Residents Sue Maryland Health Department for Failing to Conduct Inspections
05/29/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A group of nursing home residents in Maryland filed a class action lawsuit against the state health department for failing to meet requirements calling for annual inspections of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), McKnights Long-Term Care News...
A group of nursing home residents in Maryland filed a class action lawsuit against the state health department for failing to meet requirements calling for annual inspections of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), McKnights Long-Term Care News...
A group of nursing home...
05/29/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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More State Policies Not Always Linked With Less COVID-19 Burden in Nursing Homes
05/22/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Higher numbers of pandemic policies at the state and territory levels were not consistently associated with fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths in nursing homes or in the community, according to a study published in a research letter in JAMA...
Higher numbers of pandemic policies at the state and territory levels were not consistently associated with fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths in nursing homes or in the community, according to a study published in a research letter in JAMA...
Higher numbers of pandemic...
05/22/2024
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Exposure to Airborne Manganese, Beryllium, and Nickel May Increase the Risk of Parkinson Disease
05/21/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD
Environmental exposure to airborne manganese, beryllium, and nickel may increase the risk of Parkinson disease (PD), according to study results presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology.
Environmental exposure to airborne manganese, beryllium, and nickel may increase the risk of Parkinson disease (PD), according to study results presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology.
Environmental exposure to...
05/21/2024
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New Rules Address Minimum LTC Staffing, Home Care Worker Wages
05/15/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Vice President Kamala Harris announced 2 final rules last month that aim to improve long-term care and home care services.
Vice President Kamala Harris announced 2 final rules last month that aim to improve long-term care and home care services.
Vice President Kamala Harris...
05/15/2024
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Neurostimulation Produces a Stable Quality of Life Up to 5 Years in Patients With Parkinson Disease, Study Finds
05/08/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD
Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) results in a stable quality of life (QOL) over 5 years in patients with advanced Parkinson disease, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) results in a stable quality of life (QOL) over 5 years in patients with advanced Parkinson disease, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Deep brain stimulation of the...
05/08/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Importance of Early Palliative Care Interventions for Family Caregivers
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Importance of Early Palliative Care Interventions for Family Caregivers
05/07/2020
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD, APRN, Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses why a telehealth intervention for family caregivers of...
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD, APRN, Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses why a telehealth intervention for family caregivers of...
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD,...
05/07/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
Data Supports Statin Use Following Myocardial Infarction in OAs
Interview
Data Supports Statin Use Following Myocardial Infarction in OAs
04/14/2020
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist, explains why older adults should initiate statins for a minimum of two years after the first myocardial infarction to achieve benefit, regardless of a patient’s age.
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist, explains why older adults should initiate statins for a minimum of two years after the first myocardial infarction to achieve benefit, regardless of a patient’s age.
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician...
04/14/2020
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Mortality Rates Lowered Among NH Residents Receiving Statins as Secondary Prevention
03/10/2020
According to study findings, older adults receiving statins after acute myocardial infarction experienced reduced 1-year mortality by what percent?
According to study findings, older adults receiving statins after acute myocardial infarction experienced reduced 1-year mortality by what percent?
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03/10/2020
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