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.
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%.
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
By
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...
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.
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.
Functional stroke recovery varies by age, sex, and stroke type
Oct 11, 2022
Male sex and hemorrhagic stroke type were positively associated with daily living independence at 60 months.
Lecanemab reduced markers of amyloid in early Alzheimer’s disease
Dec 01, 2022
Moderately less decline was seen in cognition and function at 18 months with lecanemab versus placebo.
BP measurements inaccurate with undercuffing, overcuffing
Aug 07, 2023
A significantly higher BP reading was seen with use of a regular cuff among those requiring a large or extra-large cuff.
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...