GAO identifies three additional priority recommendations for Labor Department
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 10, 2024
Following up on priority recommendations outlined to the Department of Labor a year ago, the Government Accountability Office last month laid out three additional concerns: stronger protections for wage...
First-quarter momentum allowing Sonida to ‘swiftly’ move into growth mode, execs say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2024
Sonida Senior Living ended the first quarter with significant momentum toward its growth goals and swiftly moved into growth mode in the second quarter, providing a “clear line of sight” into further...
RMR Group relays progress toward ESG goals
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 23, 2024
The RMR Group of Newton, MA, which provides management services for senior living operator AlerisLife and real estate investment trust Diversified Healthcare Trust, made progress last year toward reaching...
Lower Alzheimer’s risk seen with PDE5i initiation for erectile dysfunction
Feb 08, 2024
The greatest reduction in risk was seen for those receiving 21 to 50 phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor prescriptions.
Only six in 10 seniors follow up after ED visit for fall-related head injury
Dec 22, 2023
The authors say that greater adoption of fall assessments and prevention strategies are needed.
Doxycycline tied to lower risk for C. difficile in pneumonia patients
Nov 30, 2023
The incidence of C. difficile infection was reduced by 45% with doxycycline among patients with a prior history of CDI.
Methotrexate reduces pain in hand osteoarthritis with synovitis
Nov 06, 2023
The researchers note a moderate but potentially clinically meaningful effect on reducing hand pain.
Ketamine no better than placebo for depression
Oct 25, 2023
Intravenous ketamine delivered during surgical anesthesia has no greater effect than placebo in reducing severity of depression.
Stress, depression linked to MCI, Alzheimer’s disease
Oct 20, 2023
Chronic stress and depression are independent risk factors and have an additive effect when combined.
Extreme temperatures linked to increased risk for stroke death
May 24, 2024
Countries with low gross domestic product per capita have an increased risk for heat-related hemorrhagic stroke mortality.