Fungal keratitis prevalence twice as high in rural versus nonrural areas
Feb 23, 2024
Overall fungal keratitis prevalence was 1.8 per 100,000 enrollees but was higher among males (1.9), adults aged 65 years and older (6.6) and patients living in the South (2.7) and rural areas (3.6).
Therapeutic intervention feasible for preventing rheumatoid arthritis in patients at risk
Feb 23, 2024
Fewer patients progressed to rheumatoid arthritis versus those receiving placebo.
Digital cognitive-behavioral therapy cuts psychological distress
Feb 23, 2024
The finding was seen among individuals with long-term physical health conditions.
Remote patient monitoring tied to better dialysis technique survival
Feb 23, 2024
The findings were seen for patients on automated peritoneal dialysis.
Digital assistive tech vital to dignity among dementia patients: report
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 23, 2024
A recent review of studies around “digital assistive tech” showed those tools helped people living with dementia preserve dignity and monitor health.
New aphasia therapy app helps people recover speech after stroke
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 23, 2024
A new app to help with aphasia was able to improve users’ spontaneous speech and recall of commonly used words, according to a study.
New app puts popular cognitive assessment tool onto smartphones
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 23, 2024
A new app allows users to take a rapid version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment on their smartphone, for early warning signs of dementia.
Long-term care execs see modest salary increases: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 23, 2024
Long-term care corporate executives took home an average salary increase of 3.69% last year, up slightly from the 3.17% reported salary increase in 2022, according to a new report.
HUD announces $115 million in grants for affordable senior housing projects
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 23, 2024
The federal government has announced the availability of $115 million in grants to develop and improve affordable senior housing for low-income older adults.
More news for Friday, Feb. 23
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 23, 2024
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