Pharmacologic therapies effective for excessive daytime sleepiness
May 10, 2023
Solriamfetol, armodafinil-modafinil and pitolisant reduce daytime sleepiness, with solriamfetol likely superior, according to a recent study.
Amygdala and insula retraining tied to reduction in fatigue with long COVID
Jul 24, 2023
Furthermore, patients randomly assigned to the neuroplasticity program saw significant gains in energy.
Cardio, cardio + resistance training improve CVD risk profile at one year
Jan 31, 2024
No similar benefit was seen for resistance exercise alone in adults with overweight or obesity, however.
Overactive bladder common in postacute COVID-19 syndrome
Nov 30, 2022
COVID-19 may lead to new or worsening urinary symptoms in men and women.
Business briefs, April 17
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 17, 2024
Bill promises ‘generational investment’ to support LTC workforce … Medicaid Access Rule a step closer to being finalized … Proposed information collection tool mean to help people recover ‘lost’...
Business briefs, April 3
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 03, 2023
CCRC, music venue reach agreement on noise dispute … Many assisted living residents unable to age in place: report … National emergency will end early; here’s what it means for providers … Vitality...
Psychotherapy, meds effective to treat depression in patients with heart failure
Jan 19, 2024
Both behavioral activation psychotherapy and antidepressant medication management reduce depressive symptoms by about 50%.
FDA warns of accidental overdoses from compounded versions of Ozempic
Jul 30, 2024
(HealthDay News) — People taking compounded versions of Ozempic have been overdosing on the drug, the US Food and Drug Administration warns. These ODs typically are due to miscommunications or miscalculations...
Remote program beneficial for management of HTN, cholesterol
Nov 09, 2022
Significant reductions were seen in blood pressure and LDL-C at six and 12 months for patients enrolled in the remote program.
Business briefs, May 16
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 16, 2023
Assisted living provider fined $200K+ for back wages, damages … 12 faith-based organizations join in call for White House aging policy office … Proactive risk management means resident, family expectations...