Monoclonal antibodies provide small benefits in Alzheimer’s disease
Jan 26, 2024
Harms include increased risks for amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA)-edema, ARIA-hemorrhage and symptomatic ARIA-edema.
Healthcare workforce turnover increased after pandemic
Jan 26, 2024
Exit rates for healthcare workers increased at onset of pandemic and remained higher than baseline through 2021.
Digital rectal exam has low diagnostic value for prostate cancer
Jan 26, 2024
Low diagnostic value was seen as an independent test and supplementary measure to PSA for detection of prostate cancer.
Risk for CKD, CVD lower for adults with evidence of type 2 diabetes remission
Jan 26, 2024
Significantly lower risks of chronic kidney disease and composite cardiovascular disease measure were seen for those with any remission.
Declines in CVD mortality seen from 2010 to 2019 reversed in 2020
Jan 26, 2024
From 2020 to 2022, there were 228,524 excess cardiovascular deaths, which was 9% more than expected based on earlier trends.
Oral switch noninferior for low-risk S. Aureus bloodstream infection
Jan 26, 2024
Early oral antimicrobial therapy was noninferior to intravenous standard therapy for low-risk bloodstream infection.
As cybercrime ticks up, HHS adds tools to keep providers safe, resilient
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 26, 2024
HHS has created a new site for advising on cybersecurity in healthcare, and released an online tool for cybersecurity performance goals.
Smartphone sensor detects ‘micro-vibrations’ in the heart to monitor for disease
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 26, 2024
A new heart health tool uses built-in smartphone capabilities to allow anyone to check their heart by laying their phone on their chest.
‘Granny cam’ bill joins national trend toward greater long-term care room monitoring
By
Josh Henreckson
Jan 26, 2024
Adding to what has become a national trend, Iowa’s state legislature has advanced a bill that would allow residents and their families to install cameras in nursing home rooms.
Senators ask for federal study of assisted living, seek consumer feedback, ponder oversight
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 26, 2024
The spotlight on the assisted living industry got a little hotter on Thursday as congressional leaders called for a government study on industry pricing and transparency, announced a website and email...