Reduced sense of smell linked to increased risk of late-life depression
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2023
A reduced sense of smell has long been associated with dementia in older adults. Now there is evidence that the issue may also be linked to late-life depression.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, June 27
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2023
Having advanced clinicians in place is key to nursing home success, BrightSpring Health’s Arif Nazir, MD, says … Discontinuing MS meds may be an option for some adults age 55 and older: study … Global...
CMS shares new coverage details for Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 26, 2023
On the eve of an FDA decision, CMS has released new information about the detailed patient data that clinicians must provide to ensure Medicare coverage when prescribing Leqembi.
Study: PT following a fall slashes ED visits, opioid use in Medicare recipients
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 26, 2023
ED visits and hospitalizations for new injuries are reduced by half and related opioid use by 39% over six months, a new study reveals. Investigators are urging Medicare to cover annual falls risk screening.
Acid reflux drugs are not linked to dementia in seniors, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 26, 2023
Contrary to prior findings, the use of proton pump inhibitors to prevent gastric reflux is not tied to new dementia diagnoses in seniors, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Monday, June 26
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 26, 2023
GAO chides CMS over delayed nursing home reporting, antipsychotic transparency … Over 1.3 billion globally will have diabetes by 2050, study finds … Moderna requests FDA authorization for updated COVID...
Docs propose new palliative care framework for neuro diseases
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 23, 2023
Current palliative care models do not offer patients with advanced neurological illness the support they need to reduce suffering, physician experts contend.
COVID-19 vaccines 31 percent effective among ‘up-to-date’ residents, CDC says
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 23, 2023
COVID-19 mRNA vaccination was 31% effective against infection for nursing home residents who were up to date on their shots between November 2022 and January 2023, according to the CDC’s latest data...
Commonwealth Fund report reveals ‘stunning’ rise in preventable deaths
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 23, 2023
Across the nation, a rise in preventable deaths and lack of access to healthcare will be among the most formidable health challenges facing states in the years ahead, according to a new report.
Clinical briefs for Friday, June 23
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 23, 2023
Reports blast HCA for misusing hospice to boost profits … 72% of adults aged 50 to 75 receive colorectal cancer screening as advised: study … National median age increases again, Census Bureau data...
