SGLT-2 inhibitors may cut dementia risk in patients with diabetes
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Haymarket Media
Sep 03, 2024
The findings show a greater effect with longer treatment, compared with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors.
Recommendations issued for managing chronic constipation
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HealthDay News
Sep 13, 2024
Six strong recommendations were developed, including initial management of dietary modifications and ensuring adequate fluid and fiber intake.
Almost a million Medicare beneficiaries potentially affected by data breach, CMS says
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 06, 2024
Almost a million Medicare beneficiaries could have been affected by a data breach announced Friday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Cogir, PruittHealth expand relationships through management agreements
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 09, 2024
Early September brought with it cooler temperatures and expanded senior living and care relationships.
Increasing demand for active adult communities driving higher occupancy rates: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 03, 2024
Longer life expectancy, increased solo aging and changing lifestyle preferences are driving demand for active adult rental properties as occupancy rates soar into the mid-90s, according to the National...
Timing of blood pressure meds has no impact on outcomes
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Haymarket Media
Sep 10, 2024
The findings were seen for both primary care patients with hypertension and nursing home residents.
Dementia diagnoses drop, but early-onset disease may be increasing among some
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 03, 2024
Two separate studies looking at dementia rates found a drop in diagnoses over time due to higher education and decreased smoking levels but an increase in potential early-onset dementia in Native populations.
Weekly mobile phone use increases risk for new cardiovascular disease over time
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Haymarket Media
Sep 05, 2024
The association was partly explained by poor sleep, psychologic distress and neuroticism.
State ignores provider input in crafting new assisted living regulations; ‘significant’ negative...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 13, 2024
Although provider advocates say that Vermont’s state licensing regulations for assisted living communities and care homes were in dire need of an update, one senior living organization has raised concerns...
Is Eli Lilly using ‘granfluencers’ to raise awareness of its Alzheimer’s med?
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Marc Iskowitz
Sep 04, 2024
Here’s why older internet celebs — granfluencers — soon might be making rounds on the Alzheimer’s drug marketing scene.