In clinical trials, donanemab (Kisunla) modestly slowed the pace of thinking declines among patients in the early stages of the memory-robbing disease. But it also carried significant safety risks, including...
US government to pay Moderna $176 million to develop mRNA flu vaccine
Jul 02, 2024
Such a vaccine could be used to treat bird flu in people, as concern grows about H5N1 cases spreading in dairy cows across the country, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) noted.
Self-administered gerocognitive exam improves detection of cognitive issues in primary care
Jul 02, 2024
Detection rates appear to increase during nonacute office visits.
Mean cost of bringing new drug to US market Is $879.3 million
Jul 02, 2024
R&D has remained relatively stable among large pharma companies despite a 27.3% growth in sales.
Patient–primary care provider language concordance tied to better outcomes
Jul 02, 2024
The findings were seen for non-English and non-French speakers living in Canada.
Biden administration proposes rule to tackle extreme heat in the workplace
Jul 02, 2024
If the first major federal safety standard of its kind becomes final, the measure would aim to protect an estimated 36 million US workers from injuries related to heat exposure on the job. That includes...
Simple test best to predict hip fracture risk in older adults, new study finds
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 02, 2024
Researchers recently evaluated three tools to help predict risk of hip fracture in adults aged 80 and older, a population that accounts for 70% of hip fractures in the United States. The three processes...
Supreme Court effectively eliminates statute of limitations on challenges to federal regulations
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 02, 2024
The Supreme Court in a Monday ruling opened the door to broad challenges to federal regulations long after they take effect.
Arizona AG secures second win against use of ‘secrecy clauses’ in senior living arbitration agreements
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 02, 2024
The use of so-called “secrecy clauses” in assisted living and nursing home arbitration agreements hit another snag after Arizona’s top attorney announced a second settlement affecting dozens of long-term...
Study looks to optimize care interactions between assisted living staff, residents for better outcomes
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 02, 2024
The Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Provider Roundtable has awarded $250,000 in grant funding to Anju Paudel, PhD, RN, at Pennsylvania State University to fund research aimed at optimizing care...