Extended-Release morphine does not reduce breathlessness in COPD
Nov 30, 2022
One week of extended-release morphine does not significantly reduce the intensity of the worst breathlessness.
(Stained) glass half full
By
Foster Stubbs
Nov 30, 2022
Jay Grooters has been making stained glass since he took a class in 1972, and today, you can see his work in person at Estes Park Village. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
Business briefs, Nov. 30
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 30, 2022
Commission says direct care worker shortage is a priority…CMS issues ultimatum on HCBS settings final rule compliance … Fitch Ratings affirms Brethren Village revenue bonds at BB+; outlook stable …...
More than one-quarter of US adults have heard of MyPlate
Nov 29, 2022
The percentages were higher for women than men, decreased with age and increased with education.
Second death in trial of experimental Alzheimer’s drug raising concerns
Nov 29, 2022
Doctors suspect that by stripping away amyloid deposits, lecanemab weakens blood vessels and leaves them vulnerable to bleeds.
Mean length of preclinical detectable phase of glaucoma >10 years
Nov 29, 2022
The mean length was 10.7 years by the prevalence/incidence method and 10.1 years by the Markov chain Monte Carlo model method,
Melanoma diagnosis linked to increased risk of prostate cancer
Nov 29, 2022
More than a twofold increased risk of prostate cancer was seen for men with their first melanoma diagnosed 10 to 15 years before study recruitment.
Antidepressants have small benefit for pain, function in OA
Nov 29, 2022
However, total adverse events occur more often in patients receiving antidepressants versus placebo.
New COVID-19 variant XBB gaining ground among Americans
Nov 28, 2022
The new omicron subvariant is taking hold in the United States, health officials say, although it does not look more severe than its predecessors.
Senior living and care facilities turn away older adults 11K times in 1 month due to workforce crisis:...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 28, 2022
Access to long-term care in Minnesota is in a “dangerous decline,” as evidenced by a recent survey revealing that older adults were turned away from assisted living communities and nursing homes 11,000...