CCRC faces class action lawsuit over alleged biometric data collection, use
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 08, 2024
A continuing care retirement / life plan community in Chicago is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that it used a timekeeping system that collected and stored biometric data using employees’ facial...
Distance to neurologist, PCP may explain Alzheimer’s disease disparities
Apr 05, 2024
Non-Hispanic American Indian and/or Alaska Native and Hispanic decedents have to travel further to neurologist than non-Hispanic whites.
Physical function in older adults linked to CV event risk
Aug 31, 2022
A low or intermediate score on Short Physical Performance Battery was linked to an increased risks for composite and individual CVD outcomes.
Omicron cases pass U.S. peak seen with delta
Dec 27, 2021
The numbers of hospitalizations, however, have not yet reached those higher levels.
Metformin, lifestyle changes cut risk for T2DM, but not CVD
May 27, 2022
No reduction seen in first occurrence of nonfatal MI, stroke, or CV death with either metformin or lifestyle intervention versus placebo
Citizenship department updates expedited work permit process for healthcare workers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 10, 2022
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has published new guidance on expedited renewals for employment authorization applications for healthcare workers.
Extended-Release morphine does not reduce breathlessness in COPD
Nov 30, 2022
One week of extended-release morphine does not significantly reduce the intensity of the worst breathlessness.
Labor Department claims new rule will make retirement funds more resilient
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 28, 2022
The Department of Labor announced Tuesday a final rule that lifts barriers to considering environmental, social, and governance factors when selecting 401(k) plans. The rule allows fiduciaries to consider...
Meta-analysis shows decrease in dementia risk with hypertension treatment
Nov 02, 2022
Lowering blood pressure with antihypertensive treatment may reduce the risk for incident dementia in older adults with a history of hypertension.
Loneliness, but not social isolation, tied to CVD risk with diabetes
Jul 03, 2023
Loneliness was found to be a stronger predictor than lifestyle factors.