This study aimed to investigate the symptomatic evolution of long COVID and to identify factors influencing its progression in a predominantly older population.
Medicaid is the largest payer of nursing home (NH) care in the United States, yet Medicaid payments are not required to cover the full cost of care. Little is known about the relationship between Medicaid payment adequacy and Care Compare's star ratings. This study examined the association between Med...
Reducing avoidable hospital transfers among nursing home (NH) residents remains a critical priority, with 20% to 67% of transfers potentially preventable. Despite evidence that embedded advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and enhanced resources reduce transfers, chronic underinvestment leaves NHs w...
US nursing home residents experience a disproportionate burden of COVID-19–associated cases and hospitalizations. COVID-19 vaccination may reduce the burden in this population; however, data on the association between vaccine uptake and outcomes for this vulnerable population are lacking.
The prescribing patterns of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in real-world clinical practice remain inadequately characterized. To address this gap, this meta-analysis aims to synthesize evidence on the prescription trends and clinical factors associated with SGLT2 inhibitor use.
Cardiovascular health (CVH), defined by the American Heart Association, aims to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths and improve overall health. Poor oral health, including tooth loss, is increasingly linked to higher CVD risk. However, the effects of specific partial tooth loss patterns on CVH remai...
Because older adults may present with atypical symptoms of infection, accurate thresholds for fever are critical for diagnosis and treatment. Accuracy of oral thresholds for rectal fever detection in older adults and those with frailty has not been well described in the hospital setting. The study's a...