Unique workplace concerns tied to health worker depression, anxiety during pandemic
Oct 25, 2023
Associations were seen for working on the hospital unit, mood disturbances and sleep disturbances with depression and anxiety.
Most seniors with RSV-linked hospitalization are aged ≥75
Oct 06, 2023
And patients aged ≥60 years hospitalized with RSV are more likely to have severe illness than those with COVID-19 or influenza.
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.
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...