Suicide attempt, death up for spouses of patients with cancer
Aug 20, 2024
Increased risks for suicide attempts and suicide deaths were higher during the first year after cancer diagnosis.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease tied to increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis
Aug 14, 2024
An inverse causal relationship is not supported, however.
This week could bring FDA approval of fall COVID-19 vaccines
Aug 20, 2024
The approval comes much earlier than last year, when autumn shots were announced in mid-September.
Researcher eyes assisted living as base for testing AI-powered dementia screening technology
By
Adam Healy
Aug 15, 2024
Growing enrollment in Medicare Advantage shows no signs of slowing down, according to a new analysis by KFF.
Mindfulness-based interventions via telehealth beneficial for chronic pain
Aug 20, 2024
Pain interference scores were significantly lower with group and self-paced mindfulness-based interventions among veterans.
Employers can match student loan payments as contributions to retirement plan, IRS says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 21, 2024
The IRS on Monday issued interim guidance for employers who opt to make matching contributions to retirement plans on eligible student loan payments made by their participating employees.
Modest gains in life expectancy seen for dialysis in older adults with eGFR <12
Aug 19, 2024
Older adults starting dialysis when eGFR falls below 12 who are not referred for transplant have modest gains in survival.
Tailored texts may increase physical activity in patients with CVD
Aug 13, 2024
The effect, however, varies over time and by device.
Pandemic challenges raise concerns about assisted living’s ability to care for cognitively impaired...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2024
Exacerbated challenges faced by memory care assisted living communities during the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to the increased use of antipsychotics and antidepressants, raising concerns about...
New updates to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard in effect
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 22, 2024
Updates to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) went into effect last month, with a compliance deadline set for 2026.