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11/12/2020
Although rapid tests were sent to nursing homes to help halt the spread on COVID-19,a new analysis of federal data shows they’re not being used, as questions linger about accuracy and best practices.
Although rapid tests were sent to nursing homes to help halt the spread on COVID-19,a new analysis of federal data shows they’re not being used, as questions linger about accuracy and best practices.
Although rapid tests were sent...
11/12/2020
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11/08/2020
In a new open-label study, researchers found that magnetic seizure therapy was effective for the treatment of major depressive disorder in real-world clinical care, with fewer cognitive side effects than electroconvulsive therapy.
In a new open-label study, researchers found that magnetic seizure therapy was effective for the treatment of major depressive disorder in real-world clinical care, with fewer cognitive side effects than electroconvulsive therapy.
In a new open-label study,...
11/08/2020
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11/04/2020
Older adults are deliberating what to do as coronavirus cases rise across the country; some are forming small group “bubbles” with others who agree on pandemic precautions.
Older adults are deliberating what to do as coronavirus cases rise across the country; some are forming small group “bubbles” with others who agree on pandemic precautions.
Older adults are deliberating...
11/04/2020
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11/03/2020
An analysis of location data from 30 million smartphones found that facilities across the country that share the most workers also had the most COVID-19 infections.
An analysis of location data from 30 million smartphones found that facilities across the country that share the most workers also had the most COVID-19 infections.
An analysis of location data...
11/03/2020
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10/30/2020
More than eight months into the pandemic, stockpiling of masks and other protective equipment by wealthy hospital systems is straining nursing homes and smaller providers who also need precious protective gear to keep front-line workers safe...
More than eight months into the pandemic, stockpiling of masks and other protective equipment by wealthy hospital systems is straining nursing homes and smaller providers who also need precious protective gear to keep front-line workers safe...
More than eight months into the...
10/30/2020
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10/29/2020
In some places, staffs at nursing homes and assisted living facilities are prohibited by law from helping residents vote, so community members fill the gap, venturing into some of the places hit hardest by the coronavirus.
In some places, staffs at nursing homes and assisted living facilities are prohibited by law from helping residents vote, so community members fill the gap, venturing into some of the places hit hardest by the coronavirus.
In some places, staffs at...
10/29/2020
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10/28/2020
Earlier initiation of treatment for PD does not lead to worse outcomes compared to later treatment initiation and may offer a small improvement.
Earlier initiation of treatment for PD does not lead to worse outcomes compared to later treatment initiation and may offer a small improvement.
Earlier initiation of treatment...
10/28/2020
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10/20/2020
Older adults tend to have more serious symptoms than younger coronavirus patients, including the aftereffects of hospital-based delirium.
Older adults tend to have more serious symptoms than younger coronavirus patients, including the aftereffects of hospital-based delirium.
Older adults tend to have more...
10/20/2020
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10/16/2020
In a new press release, the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Defense announced a new partnership with CVS and Walgreens, and together they will provide and administer COVID-19 vaccines to long-term care residents at...
In a new press release, the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Defense announced a new partnership with CVS and Walgreens, and together they will provide and administer COVID-19 vaccines to long-term care residents at...
In a new press release, the...
10/16/2020
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10/13/2020
Although long-term living facilities in past years have encouraged voting by hosting voting precincts, providing transportation to the polls, and bringing in groups to help explain election issues, fears of spreading the coronavirus among...
Although long-term living facilities in past years have encouraged voting by hosting voting precincts, providing transportation to the polls, and bringing in groups to help explain election issues, fears of spreading the coronavirus among...
Although long-term living...
10/13/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care

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