Tag: Nursing Homes / Elder Care
RSV Vaccination Prevents Associated Hospitalization, Emergency Encounters
Respiratory syncytial virus vaccination effective for adults aged at least 60 years
Low Intake of Vitamins, Minerals Tied to Social Isolation in Older Adults
A considerable number of older adults have lower-than-recommended intake
Falls Requiring Medical Attention Tied to Later Dementia Diagnosis
Authors say findings warrant cognitive screening after a fall resulting in an emergency department or inpatient encounter
Positive Airway Pressure Use Tied to Lower Cardiovascular Events
Over several years, lower all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events can be seen
More Than Half of Older Adults Very Concerned About Medical Costs
Significant differences seen by gender and political ideology
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Improves Physical Performance in Older Adults
Improvements seen in maximal oxygen consumption and oxygen consumption at the first ventilatory threshold
In-Hospital Delirium Increases Risk for Functional Disability, Cognitive Impairment
Findings seen among older adults in the six months following a COVID-19 hospitalization
Low Incidence of Delayed Intracranial Hemorrhage Seen in Seniors After Head Injury
No differences seen in rates of delayed ICH between those who have been versus those who have not been prescribed anticoagulants
Hospital Nursing Resources Tied to COVID-19 Survival
Findings for both in-hospital death and 30-day postdischarge mortality
Oldest Adults With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Benefit From Venetoclax
Octogenarians and nonagenarians can be treated successfully with VEN-HMA
