New-onset a-fib profiled in patients hospitalized with COVID-19
Sep 28, 2022
New-onset atrial fibrillation was identified in about one in 20 patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
Cardiovascular events up for individuals hospitalized with COVID-19
Oct 25, 2022
The largest effect sizes were seen for venous thromboembolism, heart failure and stroke; the risks were highest in the first 30 days.
Four in 10 adults report heart symptoms during the pandemic
Feb 09, 2022
And one in four COVID-19 survivors says the virus affected their heart health.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease linked to increased risk for dementia in seniors
Jul 14, 2022
A greater risk for dementia was conferred by comorbid nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and heart disease or stroke.
Operators need to adopt ‘not on my watch’ attitude toward flu: public health expert
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 07, 2021
The key to avoiding a “twindemic” of COVID-19 and influenza in senior living and other congregate care settings is for operators to adopt a “not on my watch” attitude toward illness by stressing...
Coronary heart disease, especially with early onset, linked to dementia
Nov 29, 2023
A younger age of onset was linked to higher risks for incident all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.
Senators formulate plan to address chronic illness in Medicare beneficiaries
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2016
Improving health outcomes and reducing Medicare costs related to beneficiaries with chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and heart disease are the goals of a bipartisan proposal...
Aortic valve replacement up in patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Sep 17, 2021
One-year outcomes were similar for patients with or without Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Higher resting heart rate tied to dementia risk in older adults
Dec 15, 2021
An elevated resting heart rate also was associated with accelerated cognitive decline.
OTC medications linked to cognitive impairment — again
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 18, 2016
Another study serves as a reminder that over-the-counter medications sold to treat colds, sleep issues, heartburn, allergies or diarrhea may come with a side effect: cognitive impairment.