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Denosumab Tied to Infection Risk
01/13/2020
Authors of a recent study conclude, "A higher incidence of (serious adverse events of infection) is demonstrated during treatment with denosumab in an osteoporosis dose. Nevertheless, the overall risk for any infection or related mortality is...
Authors of a recent study conclude, "A higher incidence of (serious adverse events of infection) is demonstrated during treatment with denosumab in an osteoporosis dose. Nevertheless, the overall risk for any infection or related mortality is...
Authors of a recent study...
01/13/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Osteoporosis Drugs Don`t Reduce Overall Mortality
08/21/2019
"This meta-analysis suggests that drug treatments, including treatment with bisphosphonates, for osteoporosis should be recommended only for the prevention of fracture and not for any additional reduction in mortality," researchers of a...
"This meta-analysis suggests that drug treatments, including treatment with bisphosphonates, for osteoporosis should be recommended only for the prevention of fracture and not for any additional reduction in mortality," researchers of a...
"This meta-analysis suggests...
08/21/2019
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Underdiagnosis, Undertreatment of Osteoporosis and Related Fractures High Among OAs
04/02/2019
Older adults with osteoporosis and associated fractures are often not diagnosed or treated appropriately, according to recent research.
Older adults with osteoporosis and associated fractures are often not diagnosed or treated appropriately, according to recent research.
Older adults with osteoporosis...
04/02/2019
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Few Older Men Receive Optimal Osteoporosis Evaluation, Treatment
02/25/2019
According to the findings of a recent study, older men are less likely to undergo screening and treatment for osteoporosis compared with older women.
According to the findings of a recent study, older men are less likely to undergo screening and treatment for osteoporosis compared with older women.
According to the findings of a...
02/25/2019
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Top Experts Compile Osteoporosis Guidelines for Older Adults
10/03/2018
These are the first osteoporosis recommendations to outline the best course of clinical care for adults aged 65 years and older with hip or vertebral fracture.
These are the first osteoporosis recommendations to outline the best course of clinical care for adults aged 65 years and older with hip or vertebral fracture.
These are the first osteoporosis...
10/03/2018
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Osteoporosis Treatment After Hip Fracture May Prevent Nonvertebral Fractures
07/23/2018
Researchers recently found that use of osteoporosis medication in older adults after hip fracture, which is recommended by most guidelines, reduced subsequent nonvertebral fractures.
Researchers recently found that use of osteoporosis medication in older adults after hip fracture, which is recommended by most guidelines, reduced subsequent nonvertebral fractures.
Researchers recently found that...
07/23/2018
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TNF-alpha inhibitors do not limit osteoporosis in Crohn`s disease
01/02/2018
Patients with Crohn's disease develop similar rates of osteoporosis, osteopenia, and normal bone density whether or not they are treated with TNF-alpha inhibitors, researchers report.
Patients with Crohn's disease develop similar rates of osteoporosis, osteopenia, and normal bone density whether or not they are treated with TNF-alpha inhibitors, researchers report.
Patients with Crohn's disease...
01/02/2018
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Intensive resistance training safe, effective for women with osteoporosis
10/16/2017
High-intensity resistance and impact training (HiRIT) may improve bone and muscle strength in select postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, according to a small study.
High-intensity resistance and impact training (HiRIT) may improve bone and muscle strength in select postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, according to a small study.
High-intensity resistance and...
10/16/2017
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Guidelines Released for Treating Low Bone Density, Osteoporosis
05/08/2017
The American College of Physicians has just issued clinical guidelines for treating low bone density or osteoporosis.
The American College of Physicians has just issued clinical guidelines for treating low bone density or osteoporosis.
The American College of...
05/08/2017
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Most Older Women Don’t Get Bone Tests After Hip Fractures
03/03/2017
More than half of the women in the study were at least 80 years old when they first fractured their hip, and most had multiple chronic medical problems.
More than half of the women in the study were at least 80 years old when they first fractured their hip, and most had multiple chronic medical problems.
More than half of the women in...
03/03/2017
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For Seniors, Having a Partner Helps Cut Hip Fracture Risk
01/05/2017
Research from Spain confirms that senior women are three times more likely than males to fracture a hip, but also finds risk factors differ for men and women.
Research from Spain confirms that senior women are three times more likely than males to fracture a hip, but also finds risk factors differ for men and women.
Research from Spain confirms...
01/05/2017
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Denosumab Tied to Infection Risk
01/13/2020
Authors of a recent study conclude, "A higher incidence of (serious adverse events of infection) is demonstrated during treatment with denosumab in an osteoporosis dose. Nevertheless, the overall risk for any infection or related mortality is...
Authors of a recent study conclude, "A higher incidence of (serious adverse events of infection) is demonstrated during treatment with denosumab in an osteoporosis dose. Nevertheless, the overall risk for any infection or related mortality is...
Authors of a recent study...
01/13/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Osteoporosis Drugs Don`t Reduce Overall Mortality
08/21/2019
"This meta-analysis suggests that drug treatments, including treatment with bisphosphonates, for osteoporosis should be recommended only for the prevention of fracture and not for any additional reduction in mortality," researchers of a...
"This meta-analysis suggests that drug treatments, including treatment with bisphosphonates, for osteoporosis should be recommended only for the prevention of fracture and not for any additional reduction in mortality," researchers of a...
"This meta-analysis suggests...
08/21/2019
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Underdiagnosis, Undertreatment of Osteoporosis and Related Fractures High Among OAs
04/02/2019
Older adults with osteoporosis and associated fractures are often not diagnosed or treated appropriately, according to recent research.
Older adults with osteoporosis and associated fractures are often not diagnosed or treated appropriately, according to recent research.
Older adults with osteoporosis...
04/02/2019
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Few Older Men Receive Optimal Osteoporosis Evaluation, Treatment
02/25/2019
According to the findings of a recent study, older men are less likely to undergo screening and treatment for osteoporosis compared with older women.
According to the findings of a recent study, older men are less likely to undergo screening and treatment for osteoporosis compared with older women.
According to the findings of a...
02/25/2019
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Top Experts Compile Osteoporosis Guidelines for Older Adults
10/03/2018
These are the first osteoporosis recommendations to outline the best course of clinical care for adults aged 65 years and older with hip or vertebral fracture.
These are the first osteoporosis recommendations to outline the best course of clinical care for adults aged 65 years and older with hip or vertebral fracture.
These are the first osteoporosis...
10/03/2018
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Osteoporosis Treatment After Hip Fracture May Prevent Nonvertebral Fractures
07/23/2018
Researchers recently found that use of osteoporosis medication in older adults after hip fracture, which is recommended by most guidelines, reduced subsequent nonvertebral fractures.
Researchers recently found that use of osteoporosis medication in older adults after hip fracture, which is recommended by most guidelines, reduced subsequent nonvertebral fractures.
Researchers recently found that...
07/23/2018
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
TNF-alpha inhibitors do not limit osteoporosis in Crohn`s disease
01/02/2018
Patients with Crohn's disease develop similar rates of osteoporosis, osteopenia, and normal bone density whether or not they are treated with TNF-alpha inhibitors, researchers report.
Patients with Crohn's disease develop similar rates of osteoporosis, osteopenia, and normal bone density whether or not they are treated with TNF-alpha inhibitors, researchers report.
Patients with Crohn's disease...
01/02/2018
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Intensive resistance training safe, effective for women with osteoporosis
10/16/2017
High-intensity resistance and impact training (HiRIT) may improve bone and muscle strength in select postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, according to a small study.
High-intensity resistance and impact training (HiRIT) may improve bone and muscle strength in select postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, according to a small study.
High-intensity resistance and...
10/16/2017
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Guidelines Released for Treating Low Bone Density, Osteoporosis
05/08/2017
The American College of Physicians has just issued clinical guidelines for treating low bone density or osteoporosis.
The American College of Physicians has just issued clinical guidelines for treating low bone density or osteoporosis.
The American College of...
05/08/2017
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Most Older Women Don’t Get Bone Tests After Hip Fractures
03/03/2017
More than half of the women in the study were at least 80 years old when they first fractured their hip, and most had multiple chronic medical problems.
More than half of the women in the study were at least 80 years old when they first fractured their hip, and most had multiple chronic medical problems.
More than half of the women in...
03/03/2017
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Neurostimulation Produces a Stable Quality of Life Up to 5 Years in Patients With Parkinson Disease, Study Finds
05/08/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD
Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) results in a stable quality of life (QOL) over 5 years in patients with advanced Parkinson disease, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) results in a stable quality of life (QOL) over 5 years in patients with advanced Parkinson disease, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Deep brain stimulation of the...
05/08/2024
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US Government Mandate Aims to Address Nursing Home Staffing Shortages
05/01/2024

Grace Taylor

Grace Taylor
Nursing homes that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding will have to provide at least 3.48 hours of nursing care per resident per day, according to a staffing mandate from the Biden administration.
Nursing homes that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding will have to provide at least 3.48 hours of nursing care per resident per day, according to a staffing mandate from the Biden administration.
Nursing homes that receive...
05/01/2024
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Bill Supports Wage Subsidies, Benefits for Long-Term Care Staff
04/25/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Rep. Steven Horsford (D, Nevada) recently introduced a bill in the US House of Representatives that aims to improve nursing home care by strengthening wages and benefits for long-term care workers.
Rep. Steven Horsford (D, Nevada) recently introduced a bill in the US House of Representatives that aims to improve nursing home care by strengthening wages and benefits for long-term care workers.
Rep. Steven Horsford (D, Nevada)...
04/25/2024
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Louisville Nursing Home's Troubles Highlight For-Profit Sector Issues
04/17/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD
State inspectors documented dire conditions at Landmark of Louisville Rehabilitation and Nursing in Kentucky, leading to significant government penalties.
State inspectors documented dire conditions at Landmark of Louisville Rehabilitation and Nursing in Kentucky, leading to significant government penalties.
State inspectors documented dire...
04/17/2024
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Advocates Cite Chronic Medicaid Underfunding as RI Facility Cuts 40 LTC Beds
04/15/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
“This decision is necessary in order to ensure the long-term survival of our organization,” Scandinavian Communities, Cranston, Rhode Island, reportedly wrote in a letter sent to residents’ families. The letter said that to continue to...
“This decision is necessary in order to ensure the long-term survival of our organization,” Scandinavian Communities, Cranston, Rhode Island, reportedly wrote in a letter sent to residents’ families. The letter said that to continue to...
“This decision is necessary in...
04/15/2024
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Senator Tedisco Demands Release of Overdue Pandemic Review on NY Nursing Home Deaths
04/15/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD
Senator Jim Tedisco (NY) is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to release a $4.3 million overdue independent review of New York's pandemic policy and the role it played in the deaths of 15,000 people in state-regulated nursing homes.
Senator Jim Tedisco (NY) is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to release a $4.3 million overdue independent review of New York's pandemic policy and the role it played in the deaths of 15,000 people in state-regulated nursing homes.
Senator Jim Tedisco (NY) is...
04/15/2024
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MIND Diet May Slow Biological Aging, Protect Against Dementia
04/11/2024
Hannah Musick
A healthy eating plan called the Mediterranean-Dash Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet may help older adults slow biological aging and protect against dementia, according to a study published in the Annals of Neurology.
A healthy eating plan called the Mediterranean-Dash Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet may help older adults slow biological aging and protect against dementia, according to a study published in the Annals of Neurology.
A healthy eating plan called the...
04/11/2024
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Supplemental Biologics License Application Filed for Leqembi Maintenance Dosing
04/11/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Eisai recently submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for monthly intravenous (IV) maintenance dosing for lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi), Eisai and partner Biogen Inc. announced. Leqembi...
Eisai recently submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for monthly intravenous (IV) maintenance dosing for lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi), Eisai and partner Biogen Inc. announced. Leqembi...
Eisai recently submitted a...
04/11/2024
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Improving Patient Engagement in Value-Based Care
04/09/2024

Emry Lloyd

Emry Lloyd
Apathy can affect how patients engage in health care and receive care. Physicians and providers need to discover new and engaging ways to get patients more involved in value-based care.
Apathy can affect how patients engage in health care and receive care. Physicians and providers need to discover new and engaging ways to get patients more involved in value-based care.
Apathy can affect how patients...
04/09/2024
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Skin Biopsies Show Promise as Diagnostic Tool for Synucleinopathies Such as Parkinson Disease
04/04/2024
Hannah Musick
Skin biopsies may hold promise as a diagnostic tool for synucleinopathies like Parkinson disease, with high rates of phosphorylated α-synuclein detected in affected individuals compared to controls.
Skin biopsies may hold promise as a diagnostic tool for synucleinopathies like Parkinson disease, with high rates of phosphorylated α-synuclein detected in affected individuals compared to controls.
Skin biopsies may hold promise...
04/04/2024
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Denosumab Tied to Infection Risk
01/13/2020
Authors of a recent study conclude, "A higher incidence of (serious adverse events of infection) is demonstrated during treatment with denosumab in an osteoporosis dose. Nevertheless, the overall risk for any infection or related mortality is...
Authors of a recent study conclude, "A higher incidence of (serious adverse events of infection) is demonstrated during treatment with denosumab in an osteoporosis dose. Nevertheless, the overall risk for any infection or related mortality is...
Authors of a recent study...
01/13/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Osteoporosis Drugs Don`t Reduce Overall Mortality
08/21/2019
"This meta-analysis suggests that drug treatments, including treatment with bisphosphonates, for osteoporosis should be recommended only for the prevention of fracture and not for any additional reduction in mortality," researchers of a...
"This meta-analysis suggests that drug treatments, including treatment with bisphosphonates, for osteoporosis should be recommended only for the prevention of fracture and not for any additional reduction in mortality," researchers of a...
"This meta-analysis suggests...
08/21/2019
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Underdiagnosis, Undertreatment of Osteoporosis and Related Fractures High Among OAs
04/02/2019
Older adults with osteoporosis and associated fractures are often not diagnosed or treated appropriately, according to recent research.
Older adults with osteoporosis and associated fractures are often not diagnosed or treated appropriately, according to recent research.
Older adults with osteoporosis...
04/02/2019
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Few Older Men Receive Optimal Osteoporosis Evaluation, Treatment
02/25/2019
According to the findings of a recent study, older men are less likely to undergo screening and treatment for osteoporosis compared with older women.
According to the findings of a recent study, older men are less likely to undergo screening and treatment for osteoporosis compared with older women.
According to the findings of a...
02/25/2019
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Top Experts Compile Osteoporosis Guidelines for Older Adults
10/03/2018
These are the first osteoporosis recommendations to outline the best course of clinical care for adults aged 65 years and older with hip or vertebral fracture.
These are the first osteoporosis recommendations to outline the best course of clinical care for adults aged 65 years and older with hip or vertebral fracture.
These are the first osteoporosis...
10/03/2018
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