Socioeconomic status transitions tied to dementia risk
May 23, 2024
The findings also show links to length of dementia-free periods over the lifespan.
Healthcare-associated infections higher for patients hospitalized with COVID-19
Apr 14, 2023
The findings were seen for central line-associated bloodstream infection, catheter-associated urinary tract infection and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia.
Workplace accidents highest in the North: analysis
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 13, 2023
Accidents in the workplace can happen anywhere. The highest incidences of workplace accidents, however, are predominately found in the northern states, according to a recent analysis from High Rise Financial.
Whole grain consumption linked to slower global cognitive decline
Nov 22, 2023
For African Americans, those in the highest quintile of whole grain consumption had slower declines in global cognition, perceptual speed and episodic memory.
Food insecurity in seniors linked to increased risk for dementia
Nov 21, 2023
Lower memory levels and faster age-related memory decline also were seen in association with low or very low food security.
Distressing dreams tied to cognitive decline, all-cause dementia
Oct 12, 2022
The findings were seen among middle-aged and older adults without cognitive impairment or Parkinson’s disease at baseline.
Simnotrelvir shortens time to resolution of symptoms in COVID-19
Jan 18, 2024
On day 5, the decrease in viral load from baseline was greater in the simnotrelvir group versus the placebo group.
Bob Kramer on the past, present and future of senior living
Jan 26, 2023
Bob Kramer, founder of aging services think tank Nexus Insights; co-founder, former president and CEO and current senior adviser to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care; and recipient of...
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines safe during pregnancy
Feb 13, 2024
In a large study, there were lower odds of neonatal mortality associated with vaccination.
COVID-19 not tied to worse inflammatory bowel disease outcomes
Nov 18, 2022
The findings are based on the primary composite outcome of IBD-related hospitalization or surgery with 394 days of median follow-up.