Poor sleep quality linked to risk for exacerbation in COPD
Jun 08, 2022
Less effect among those who lived in poor-quality neighborhoods suggested in exploratory analysis.
COVID-19 vaccine priority populations vary by state, city: reports
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 11, 2020
With the Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory board recommending approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use authorization on Thursday, two data analyses outline which...
More payoffs from social networking
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2015
Residents in senior living settings experienced multiple cognitive and emotional benefits from being trained in how to use social media, according to findings from a “landmark” study in the...
CAPTURE screening tool has high specificity for identifying COPD
Feb 14, 2023
The tool has a sensitivity of 48.2% and a specificity of 88.6% for identifying undiagnosed, clinically significant COPD.
Older adults account for most breakthrough COVID-19 hospitalizations
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 16, 2021
Breakthrough COVID-19 hospitalizations of fully vaccinated individuals most often affect older adults and those with chronic health conditions, according to a new analysis of hospital data by the Kaiser...
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.
Bisoprolol does not reduce exacerbations in at-risk COPD patients
May 20, 2024
No reduction was seen in the number of self-reported exacerbations treated with oral corticosteroids, antibiotics or both.
Mucus plugs linked to increased all-cause mortality in COPD
May 25, 2023
An increased hazard ratio for death was seen with plugs in one or two and three or more versus zero lung segments.
Flu vaccine uptake varies by sociodemographic factors in CKD patients
Sep 26, 2023
Just under three-quarters of patients with chronic kidney disease receive flu vaccines
Playing catch up
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2015
Senior housing facilities are ‘evolving’ with regard to information technology. Professionals in the industry need to define vision, scope and purpose for the present and the future