Risk for dementia reduced in association with antihypertensive use
Sep 13, 2023
An individual patient data meta-analysis shows increased risk for dementia for those with untreated hypertension.
Nurses report high resiliency, yet many want to leave the field
Aug 24, 2023
High resilience among nurses was associated with better quality of care and contributes to job satisfaction.
Paxlovid not helpful for reducing most post-COVID-19 conditions
Oct 31, 2023
No differences were seen in most post-COVID-19 conditions examined individually or by organ system, apart from a lower combined risk for venous thromboembolism and pulmonary embolism.
Changes in work environment can cut cardiometabolic risk
Nov 15, 2023
The findings were seen for interventions in the long-term care and information technology sectors that reduce work-family conflict.
Hearing loss linked to increased risk for dementia
Jan 12, 2023
The authors say that the findings support public health action to improve hearing aid access.
Antiepileptic med use increasing in nursing home residents with dementia
Nov 10, 2022
The two most common, valproic acid and gabapentin, are being used in clinically distinct ways.
Monoclonal antibodies provide small benefits in Alzheimer’s disease
Jan 26, 2024
Harms include increased risks for amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA)-edema, ARIA-hemorrhage and symptomatic ARIA-edema.
Assisted living’s real problem: Staffing and acuity, not lack of regulation
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Feb 12, 2024
Recent Washington Post articles and a Senate hearing highlight a big question for assisted living: Is federal regulation the answer? I say no.
Hiring bias from AI-powered selection tool costs company $365,000 in settlement
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 16, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission last week settled its first-ever lawsuit involving alleged age discrimination through the use of artificial intelligence tools in the hiring process. The result...
Single mindfulness + compassion session aids mental health
Mar 15, 2024
Small delayed benefit seen for loneliness, but larger improvements seen in perceived stress