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New Nursing Home Patients May Wait to See a Doctor
04/05/2019
The time it takes for a health care provider to see a patient discharged from a hospital to a skilled nursing facility for a first evaluation can vary widely, researchers suggest.
The time it takes for a health care provider to see a patient discharged from a hospital to a skilled nursing facility for a first evaluation can vary widely, researchers suggest.
The time it takes for a health...
04/05/2019
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Dementia Management, Diagnosis Often Changes Following Amyloid PET
04/04/2019
“Among Medicare beneficiaries with [mild cognitive impairment] or dementia of uncertain etiology evaluated by dementia specialists, the use of amyloid PET was associated with changes in clinical management within 90 days," said the...
“Among Medicare beneficiaries with [mild cognitive impairment] or dementia of uncertain etiology evaluated by dementia specialists, the use of amyloid PET was associated with changes in clinical management within 90 days," said the...
“Among Medicare beneficiaries...
04/04/2019
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Frailty Before Surgery Tied to More Complications, Higher Costs
04/03/2019
Older adults who are frail prior to surgery are more likely to have serious complications afterward and increased costs of care, according to recent research.
Older adults who are frail prior to surgery are more likely to have serious complications afterward and increased costs of care, according to recent research.
Older adults who are frail prior...
04/03/2019
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Underdiagnosis, Undertreatment of Osteoporosis and Related Fractures High Among OAs
04/02/2019
Older adults with osteoporosis and associated fractures are often not diagnosed or treated appropriately, according to recent research.
Older adults with osteoporosis and associated fractures are often not diagnosed or treated appropriately, according to recent research.
Older adults with osteoporosis...
04/02/2019
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Higher Delirium Risk Among OAs Receiving Prolonged Hip Fracture Surgery
03/29/2019
Researchers have concluded that older adults receiving prolonged hip fracture surgery, especially those that received a general anesthetic, are at a higher risk for postoperative delirium.
Researchers have concluded that older adults receiving prolonged hip fracture surgery, especially those that received a general anesthetic, are at a higher risk for postoperative delirium.
Researchers have concluded that...
03/29/2019
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Bright Light May Not Be Effective Against Depression in Parkinson`s
03/28/2019
"Based on our findings, we cannot recommend [bright-light therapy] as a treatment for depression in PD," lead author Dr Sonja Rutten of Amsterdam UMC recently explained.
"Based on our findings, we cannot recommend [bright-light therapy] as a treatment for depression in PD," lead author Dr Sonja Rutten of Amsterdam UMC recently explained.
"Based on our findings, we...
03/28/2019
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The Harms of Using the Word “Elderly” in Health Care
03/28/2019
Javad Hekmat-panah, MD, professor of neurology and neurosurgery at the University of Chicago, explains why he believes the term "elderly" is outdated, creates bias, and does harm to patients.
Javad Hekmat-panah, MD, professor of neurology and neurosurgery at the University of Chicago, explains why he believes the term "elderly" is outdated, creates bias, and does harm to patients.
Javad Hekmat-panah, MD,...
03/28/2019
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New Guideline Released for Treating Diabetes in OAs
03/26/2019
The Endocrine Society has issued a new clinical practice guideline for the treatment of diabetes in adults aged 65 years or older.
The Endocrine Society has issued a new clinical practice guideline for the treatment of diabetes in adults aged 65 years or older.
The Endocrine Society has issued...
03/26/2019
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Pain Undertreated in Parkinson Disease, Multiple System Atrophy
03/18/2019
Following the results of a recent study, researchers are calling for improved pain interventions for patients with Parkinson disease and multiple system atrophy.
Following the results of a recent study, researchers are calling for improved pain interventions for patients with Parkinson disease and multiple system atrophy.
Following the results of a...
03/18/2019
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Nursing Home Fines Drop as Trump Administration Heeds Industry Complaints
03/18/2019
Inspectors are citing nursing facilities for violating health and safety more often than during the Obama administration, but the average fine is nearly a third lower than it was before President Donald Trump took office.
Inspectors are citing nursing facilities for violating health and safety more often than during the Obama administration, but the average fine is nearly a third lower than it was before President Donald Trump took office.
Inspectors are citing nursing...
03/18/2019
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