ACC: Healthy sleep pattern cuts risk for premature death
Mar 14, 2023
A healthy pattern includes seven to eight hours of sleep nightly and sleeping through the night without sleep medications.
Earlier diagnosis of type 2 diabetes linked to lower life expectancy
Oct 19, 2023
The hazard ratio for all-cause mortality was 2.69 for those with a diagnosis at 30 to 39 years and 1.39 for those with a diagnosis at 70 years or older.
Meet Kurt Merkelz, MD, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Setting the Standard’ honoree
By
Jessica R. Towhey
May 09, 2024
Kurt Merkelz, MD, led the recent standardization of best practices throughout Compassus through the development of tools and procedures built into the organization’s interoperability platform. This effort...
Inspections of HUD-assisted and insured housing begin under new rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2023
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development now has the authority to inspect public housing under the final rule for the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate, or NSPIRE.
Key capabilities added to vital-sign ‘smart carts’
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 22, 2023
Many companies have rolled out new updates or accessories that are aimed at ensuring that caregivers have access to data or devices 24/7.
Promising Alzheimer’s treatment options lead to expanded PET scan recommendations
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 24, 2023
CMS is now recommending expanding coverage for PET scans by lifting the current single-test limit.
Parkinson’s breakthrough has patient walking again after 30 years
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 08, 2023
A Parkinson’s patient regained his walking capabilities via electrodes implanted into his spine, according to a new research report.
Last 20 years saw reduction in prevalence of elevated LDL cholesterol
Nov 02, 2023
Despite reductions in prevalence, 26.8% with an LDL-C level of 190 mg/dL or greater were unaware in 2017 to 2020.
High-intensity statins underused with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Sep 19, 2023
The authors say that the findings show gaps between practice and guideline-based care.
Today’s independent living residents are older, wealthier: ASHA
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 03, 2023
Independent living residents not only have grown older over the past seven years, but they also have improved their financial status, according to a new report from the American Seniors Housing Association.