The fee cuts come at the same time as seniors receive a Social Security cost-of-living increase for 2023 of up to 9 or 10%.
Odds of hospitalization lower with remote monitoring in COVID-19
Jul 26, 2022
Shorter length of stay and less intensive care use were reported with activation of a remote patient monitoring program.
Cannabidiol relieves burnout for healthcare workers during pandemic
Aug 13, 2021
Emotional exhaustion was reduced, but five participants in the treatment group experienced serious adverse events.
Low exercise may amplify link between poor sleep, mortality risk
Jun 30, 2021
The highest risks for all-cause, total CVD, total cancer, lung cancer mortality were seen in the no moderate-to-vigorous physical activity/poor sleep group.
Rehospitalization in dementia patients tied to nurse continuity
Jun 28, 2021
Wide variation was seen in continuity of nursing staff for home healthcare visits to dementia patients following hospitalization.
Patients do not improve activity level after hip replacement
Jun 17, 2021
The findings are despite surgery success in aiding pain and physical performance.
Same-day discharge increasing for hip, knee arthroplasty
Jan 20, 2022
A faster increase was seen for total hip arthroplasty, whereas total knee arthroplasty has slightly higher odds of complications.
Hip fracture risk up with drug holiday from risedronate versus alendronate
Jan 13, 2022
After three or more years of therapy, drug holidays from risedronate versus alendronate were linked to an 18% increase in hip fracture risk.
Concerns raised about COVID-19 chronic olfactory dysfunction
Nov 19, 2021
“These data suggest an emerging public health concern of OD and the urgent need for research that focuses on treating COVID-19 COD,” the authors wrote.
Shift work linked to decreased cognitive performance
Mar 16, 2022
Neurobehavioral impairment was seen for processing speed, working memory and other cognitive functions.