ED visits up for eating disorders across all ages during pandemic
Oct 04, 2023
Hospital admissions increased only for adolescents, whereas a decrease was seen for adults, especially those aged 41 to 105 years.
In-hospital mortality evaluated for SARS-CoV-2-linked sepsis
Oct 04, 2023
March 2020 to November 2022 saw a decline in crude in-hospital mortality for SARS-CoV-2-linked sepsis from 33.4 to 14.9%.
Resident autonomy supersedes industry risk intolerance, authors say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 03, 2023
Engaging continuing care facility residents in decision-making that affects their care and treatment is necessary to maintaining their autonomy and dignity, according to a recent article in JAMDA–The...
Nirmatrelvir, molnupiravir use lowers risks for omicron-infected
Sep 25, 2023
Adjusted hazard ratios for hospitalization and death were reduced with both treatments.
More news for Friday, Sept. 22
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 22, 2023
Free, at-home COVID-19 tests will be available soon … 5G improved health of older adults: study … COVID-infected adults with 4 or more underlying diseases faced higher risk of ICU stay, death … Medicare...
Rehabilitation interventions aid post-COVID-19 condition
Sep 20, 2023
A review and meta-analysis show improvements in functional exercise capacity versus standard of care.
Building owners must improve breathing conditions for our most vulnerable populations
By
Serene Almomen, PhD
Sep 14, 2023
The elderly — and all of us — deserve to know that the air we and our loved ones are breathing is safe and healthy.
Mortality risk increased for six months after COVID-19 in veterans
Aug 31, 2023
Those who survived COVID-19 had reduced mortality on days 181 to 365 and 366 to 730.
‘Resilience factors’ can help mitigate negative effects of loneliness in older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 29, 2023
Engaging in more activities, expanding social networks and increasing the use of technology are examples of “resilience factors” that can lower the risk of loneliness among older adults, according...
COVID-19 prevention efforts reduced mortality among residents with dementia
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 29, 2023
After increasing “substantially” during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, dementia-related deaths declined in the second year, likely due to vaccination and prevention efforts in long-term care...