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JAMDA
October 4, 2024
Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants vs Warfarin among Nursing Home Residents with Atrial Fibrillation: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Residents of nursing homes are usually excluded from clinical trials, including trials to assess treatments for common conditions such as nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). We aimed to quantify the real-world comparative safety and effectiveness of direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) vs warfarin...
JAMDA
October 1, 2024
Muscle Strength Comparison in Immune-Mediated Rheumatic Disease vs Healthy Adults: A Meta-Analysis
Patients with immune-mediated rheumatic diseases (IMRDs) often exhibit reduced muscle strength. Therefore, this review aimed to evaluate muscle strength in patients with IMRDs compared with healthy control and to summarize the relationship between low muscle strength and clinical features in patients with ...
JAMDA
January 21, 2025
Two Decades of the Walking While Talking Test: A Narrative Review
Early research reported that older adults who stopped walking when they began a conversation were more likely to fall in the future. As a systematic measure of dual-task performance, Verghese and colleagues developed the Walking While Talking (WWT) test, in which a person walks at a normal pace while recit...
Spotlight
April 18, 2025
Team-Based Approach Serves Clinician of the Year Well
Howard J. Finger, DO, PALTmed’s 2025 Clinician of the Year, is honored by this recognition. But in the true spirit of the award—which was created to celebrate a collaborative practitioner in the PALTC setting who embodies excellence in patient/resident care—he believes it is ”more reflective of what my col...
News Release
June 10, 2025
PALTmed Expresses Grave Concern Over Removal of ACIP Members
Our members have long relied on the ACIP for scientifically rigorous, evidence-based guidance to prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases. This guidance is essential to protecting the lives of our patients, who are among the most vulnerable and medically complex populations in the country. We are...
JAMDA
October 25, 2025
Comparing Post-Acute Care Outcomes Between Home Health Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Scoping Review
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and home health care (HHC) are 2 primary settings for post-acute care (PAC). There is growing interest in shifting care from SNFs to lower-cost home-based care, which may also be preferred by patients and families due to a more patient-centered approach.
JAMDA
October 28, 2025
Comparative Efficacy of Various of Virtual Reality Technologies on Cognitive Function in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
To compare and rank the effectiveness of various virtual reality (VR) technologies for cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and to evaluate the effects of VR on cognition.
JAMDA
January 21, 2026
Burden of Invasive Disease Among Veterans Residing in Community Living CentersEscherichia coliBurden of Invasive Disease Among Veterans Residing in Community Living Centers
Infectious diseases are a major concern for patients dwelling in long-term care facilities and cause significant morbidity and mortality. is a leading bacterial pathogen in this population, and infection can lead to invasive disease (IED) such as complicated urinary tract infection (UTI) or sepsis. Despi...
JAMDA
January 19, 2026