JAMDA
December 4, 2020
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JAMDA
December 3, 2020
Diagnostic Testing in Long-Term Care and Resident Emergency Department Visits: A Retrospective Cohort Study
To investigate the association between rapid access to radiographs, blood tests, urine cultures, and intravenous (IV) therapy in a long-term care (LTC) home with resident transfers to the emergency department (ED).
JAMDA
December 2, 2020
Glycemic Control and Insulin Improve Muscle Mass and Gait Speed in Type 2 Diabetes: The MUSCLES-DM Study
Type 2 diabetes is a risk factor for sarcopenia. Evidence on the prevention of sarcopenia using blood glucose–lowering therapy is limited. We aimed to examine the relationship between changes in glycemic control and sarcopenia and the effect of antidiabetic agents against sarcopenia in patients with type 2...
JAMDA
December 1, 2020
Continuous Palliative Sedation in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia and Refractory Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
Extreme neuropsychiatric symptoms can be a heavy burden for nursing home (NH) residents, relatives, and caregivers. Sometimes, when extreme neuropsychiatric symptoms are considered refractory, continuous palliative sedation is administered. The aim of this study was to explore the trajectory leading to con...
JAMDA
November 30, 2020
Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Italian Version of the Observational Scale of Level of Arousal
Along with deficit of attention, level of arousal is a primary criterion for the diagnosis of delirium. The Observational Scale of Level of Arousal (OSLA) is a quick, simple, and observational instrument used to evaluate the variation of arousal for rapid screening of delirium in clinical practice. The cur...
JAMDA
November 30, 2020
The Case for Consultant Pharmacists as Key Players in Nursing Home Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
JAMDA
November 28, 2020
Research Needed: Better Quantitative Studies to Identify Causes of COVID-19 Nursing Home Disparities
JAMDA
November 28, 2020
Weight Loss in COVID-19–Positive Nursing Home Residents
JAMDA
November 28, 2020
Development of Herd Immunity to COVID-19 in Louisiana Nursing Homes
JAMDA
November 27, 2020
Medications in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care: Challenges and Controversies
Tools, knowledge, and recognition to improve vaccination rates and protect residents and staff.
