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Dysphagia Diagnoses in Older Adults Often Neuromuscular, Esophageal
07/24/2020
Researchers found that the most common causes of dysphagia in older patients were neurologic and esophageal in nature, significantly impacting quality-of-life.
Researchers found that the most common causes of dysphagia in older patients were neurologic and esophageal in nature, significantly impacting quality-of-life.
Researchers found that the most...
07/24/2020
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CMS Shares New Resources Aimed at Protecting NH Residents During the Pandemic
07/23/2020
According to a new press release, the CMS has announced various initiatives designed to address the safety of nursing home residents as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread.
According to a new press release, the CMS has announced various initiatives designed to address the safety of nursing home residents as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread.
According to a new press...
07/23/2020
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Another Problem on the Health Horizon: Medicare Is Running Out of Money
07/22/2020
With millions out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic, fewer payroll taxes are coming in to help keep Medicare’s trust fund intact.
With millions out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic, fewer payroll taxes are coming in to help keep Medicare’s trust fund intact.
With millions out of work...
07/22/2020
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Poor Survival, High Costs for Medicare Patients With Glioblastoma
07/16/2020
In a study of Medicare patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, the median overall survival was 5.9 months for those who underwent surgical resection and 3 months for those who did not.
In a study of Medicare patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, the median overall survival was 5.9 months for those who underwent surgical resection and 3 months for those who did not.
In a study of Medicare patients...
07/16/2020
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States Now Allowing In-Person Nursing Home Visits
07/14/2020
States across the country are beginning to roll back policies instituted when the coronavirus pandemic began and allow in-person visits at nursing homes and assisted living centers, offering relief to frustrated families.
States across the country are beginning to roll back policies instituted when the coronavirus pandemic began and allow in-person visits at nursing homes and assisted living centers, offering relief to frustrated families.
States across the country are...
07/14/2020
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Patients With Parkinson Conditions Often Move to Care Facilities After Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
07/12/2020
“PEG can facilitate feeding and medication administration in dysphagic patients with Parkinson disease and related disorders,” researchers wrote. “Information on survival, institutionalization, and complications post PEG might inform feeding...
“PEG can facilitate feeding and medication administration in dysphagic patients with Parkinson disease and related disorders,” researchers wrote. “Information on survival, institutionalization, and complications post PEG might inform feeding...
“PEG can facilitate feeding and...
07/12/2020
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Nonagenarians May Benefit from Increased Time to Hip Fracture Surgery
07/09/2020
“With the shift in hip fracture epidemiology toward older individuals as well as the shift in demographics toward nonagenarians, it is important to understand the outcomes of treatment for these patients,” researchers wrote.
“With the shift in hip fracture epidemiology toward older individuals as well as the shift in demographics toward nonagenarians, it is important to understand the outcomes of treatment for these patients,” researchers wrote.
“With the shift in hip fracture...
07/09/2020
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Understanding What OAs Should Know Before Going Ahead With Elective Procedures
07/06/2020
After 48% of adults skipped or postponed medical care because of the pandemic, physicians are concerned about the consequences, especially for people with serious illnesses or chronic medical conditions.
After 48% of adults skipped or postponed medical care because of the pandemic, physicians are concerned about the consequences, especially for people with serious illnesses or chronic medical conditions.
After 48% of adults skipped or...
07/06/2020
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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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Photos of Home, Nature May Help Relax NH Residents in Pain
07/01/2020
“Visual stimulation is an approach of distraction that can effectively reduce pain thresholds and increase pain tolerances,” explained study authors.
“Visual stimulation is an approach of distraction that can effectively reduce pain thresholds and increase pain tolerances,” explained study authors.
“Visual stimulation is an...
07/01/2020
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