Type 2 diabetes prevalence rose in the United States from 2012 to 2022
Aug 02, 2024
The prevalence was highest among non-Hispanic Black people (15.8%) and individuals aged 65 years and older (23.86%).
Semaglutide products being sold online without prescriptions
Aug 02, 2024
Semaglutide was revealed in all samples purchased from online vendors, with considerably low purity levels.
Fecal microbiota transplant no aid for Parkinson’s disease
Aug 02, 2024
At six months, no significant changes were seen in Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale scores versus placebo.
Patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator safe and effective
Aug 02, 2024
Low rates of adverse cutaneous effects were seen with successful, appropriate life-saving shocks.
State-level COVID-19 restrictions helped save lives
Aug 02, 2024
Not all measures were equally effective, however, according to a recent study.
Effective leadership, management practices benefit insurance underwriting process
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2024
Strong leadership, quality assurance programs and transparency are key considerations that affect insurance underwriting in senior living, according to an insurance expert.
Committee advances Older Americans Act reauthorization to full Senate
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2024
The Older Americans Act cleared another hurdle on its path to reauthorization on Wednesday and now heads to the full Senate for a vote.
Reports reveal best, worst states for retirement, falls among older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2024
New reports take a look at the best and worst states for older adults to settle in for retirement, as well as the states with the worst statistics for older adult falls.
More news for Friday, Aug. 2
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2024
Controversial new guidelines would diagnose Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear … Federal resource outlines key indicators critical to healthy aging … Researchers raise concerns over projected rising...
Meet Cathy Krege, 2024 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Josh Henreckson
Aug 02, 2024
Cathy Krege, vice president of clinical solutions and compliance at Provision Living in St. Louis, MO, is a Hall of Honor inductee in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.