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Longer Surgery Time for Hip Fracture Repair Increases Delirium Risk
03/13/2019
A new study found that older adults that receive a general anesthetic and spend more time in surgery for hip fracture repair are at an increased risk for postoperative delirium.
A new study found that older adults that receive a general anesthetic and spend more time in surgery for hip fracture repair are at an increased risk for postoperative delirium.
A new study found that older...
03/13/2019
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Tramadol Use Linked to Higher Risk of Early Death in Osteoarthritis
03/12/2019
Among patients with osteoarthritis, researchers recently found that tramadol use may increase the risk of dying early compared with other pain relief medications.
Among patients with osteoarthritis, researchers recently found that tramadol use may increase the risk of dying early compared with other pain relief medications.
Among patients with...
03/12/2019
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Eye Exam Detects Signs of Alzheimer`s Disease
03/11/2019
By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) - Using an ultrasensitive scanning technique, researchers can detect signs of Alzheimer's disease in the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye, according to a new report. Duke University researchers...
By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) - Using an ultrasensitive scanning technique, researchers can detect signs of Alzheimer's disease in the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye, according to a new report. Duke University researchers...
By Linda Carroll (Reuters...
03/11/2019
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Daily-Living Dependency a Risk Factor for UTI Hospitalization in Home-Care Patients
03/07/2019
Researchers sought to determine if activities of daily living dependency is a potentially modifiable risk factor for hospitalization for urinary tract infection in older adults receiving home health care.
Researchers sought to determine if activities of daily living dependency is a potentially modifiable risk factor for hospitalization for urinary tract infection in older adults receiving home health care.
Researchers sought to determine...
03/07/2019
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Body Weight Support Treadmill Training Improves Gait in PD
03/06/2019
In a recent study, patients with Parkinson disease who engaged in body weight support treadmill training saw significant improvement in gait parameters and in clinical scales.
In a recent study, patients with Parkinson disease who engaged in body weight support treadmill training saw significant improvement in gait parameters and in clinical scales.
In a recent study, patients with...
03/06/2019
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Early Use of Antibiotics May Be Safest for UTI in Elderly
03/05/2019
Older adults, especially men over age 85, are more likely to receive deferred antibiotics or no antibiotics for UTIs, and this may increase their risk for sepsis.
Older adults, especially men over age 85, are more likely to receive deferred antibiotics or no antibiotics for UTIs, and this may increase their risk for sepsis.
Older adults, especially men...
03/05/2019
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Few Older Men Receive Optimal Osteoporosis Evaluation, Treatment
02/25/2019
According to the findings of a recent study, older men are less likely to undergo screening and treatment for osteoporosis compared with older women.
According to the findings of a recent study, older men are less likely to undergo screening and treatment for osteoporosis compared with older women.
According to the findings of a...
02/25/2019
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Corstrata Sponsors National Post-Acute Care Wound Nurse Excellence Award
02/22/2019
New nurse awards program sponsored by Corstrata and hosted by the Post-Acute Care Symposium to recognize and honor the individual contributions and the critical importance of wound care nurses in the post-acute care setting.
New nurse awards program sponsored by Corstrata and hosted by the Post-Acute Care Symposium to recognize and honor the individual contributions and the critical importance of wound care nurses in the post-acute care setting.
New nurse awards program...
02/22/2019
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Intravenous Acetaminophen Reduces Postoperative Delirium Among Older Patients
02/20/2019
Following cardiac surgery, intravenous acetaminophen combined with dexmedetomidine or propofol reduces in-hospital delirium among older adult patients.
Following cardiac surgery, intravenous acetaminophen combined with dexmedetomidine or propofol reduces in-hospital delirium among older adult patients.
Following cardiac surgery,...
02/20/2019
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OAs Aging in Place Often Utilize Devices, Helpers But Unmet Needs Are Common
02/20/2019
Older adults who are aging in place rely on help from other people and devices such as canes, raised toilets or shower seats to perform essential daily activities, however, a substantial number do not get adequate assistance, according to a...
Older adults who are aging in place rely on help from other people and devices such as canes, raised toilets or shower seats to perform essential daily activities, however, a substantial number do not get adequate assistance, according to a...
Older adults who are aging in...
02/20/2019
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