Nearly one third of RNs likely to seek different job, AMN study finds … Worldwide, malnutrition levels are high for people with dementia in long-term care … ‘Presence’ hallucinations an early,...
Medicare Advantage retaining sicker patients with more complex health needs: study
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 29, 2023
After years of criticism for cherry-picking healthier people for enrollment, Medicare Advantage is now holding onto more patients with chronic conditions, investigators say.
Company reports early success with stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s
Jun 29, 2023
A stem cell replacement therapy has been found to be safe in patients living with Parkinson’s disease. Developers will now test whether the treatment can help to restore lost function.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, June 29
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 29, 2023
Amid early success, nursing home provider doubles CNA training program, boosts frontline pay … FDA declines to approve Regeneron’s higher-dose drug for age-related eye disease … Study: Diabetes...
Medicaid to cover all FDA-approved adult vaccines on Oct. 1, CMS reminds states
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released more information on mandatory state Medicaid and CHIP program coverage of vaccines recommended for adults.
Tech interventions boost hand hygiene compliance across 2 health systems
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2023
Technology that pinpoints missed opportunities and improves accountability helped to substantially improve staff compliance, according to reports presented this week at APIC’s annual conference.
Finding a purpose can lower risk of loneliness in older adults, study shows
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C. Max Bachmann
Jun 29, 2023
Having a sense of purpose in life can offer “potent protection” against loneliness, which can be a health hazard for seniors, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, June 28
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2023
Bipartisan bill aims to improve nutrition for seniors at home … 3 in 5 healthcare workers now optimistic about future: study … Pickleball injuries may cost Americans nearly $400 million this year …...
US excess deaths reached nearly 1.2 million in pandemic’s first 2 years, analysts find
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2023
The surprising persistence of these additional deaths reflects geographic care disparities and gaps in vaccine uptake that should be remedied, investigators say.
ADA: Screen adults with type 2 diabetes for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2023
A new guideline update reflects the increased recognition that liver disease is a major complication of diabetes, the American Diabetes Association reports.
