Volume 23 - Issue 7 - July 2015 - ALTC
LTC Bulletin Board
07/20/2015
Sean McGuire
A recent study has found that targeting synaptic vesicle protein 2A in two transgenic Alzheimer’s disease mouse models (APP/PS1 and 3xTg-AD) can have a therapeutic effect on memory impairment.
A recent study has found that targeting synaptic vesicle protein 2A in two transgenic Alzheimer’s disease mouse models (APP/PS1 and 3xTg-AD) can have a therapeutic effect on memory impairment.
A recent study has found that...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
07/20/2015
Sean McGuire
A group of neurosurgeons revealed promising results for the treatment of brain-related diseases like epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease.
A group of neurosurgeons revealed promising results for the treatment of brain-related diseases like epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease.
A group of...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
07/20/2015
Sean McGuire
A new treatment approach administers medication deep within the brain through an electronic micropump to target the specific cells that cause seizures.
A new treatment approach administers medication deep within the brain through an electronic micropump to target the specific cells that cause seizures.
A new treatment...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
07/20/2015
Sean McGuire
A team of scientists from Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD) may have identified an amino acid with the potential to inhibit seizures.
A team of scientists from Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD) may have identified an amino acid with the potential to inhibit seizures.
A team of scientists from Johns...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
07/20/2015
Kara Rosania, MS
A new study suggests antibiotics are likely being overused in some nursing homes and reports a link between this practice and a higher risk of adverse outcomes for all residents in these facilities.
A new study suggests antibiotics are likely being overused in some nursing homes and reports a link between this practice and a higher risk of adverse outcomes for all residents in these facilities.
A new study suggests antibiotics...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
07/20/2015
Sean McGuire
Despite the fact that over 8,400 patients die per year from oral cavity and pharynx cancers—most of whom are over the age of 65—the costs associated with these illnesses are not well understood.
Despite the fact that over 8,400 patients die per year from oral cavity and pharynx cancers—most of whom are over the age of 65—the costs associated with these illnesses are not well understood.
Despite the fact that over 8,400...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
07/20/2015
Sean McGuire
The FDA approved the Brio Neurostimulation System, a deep brain stimulation device implanted under the skin of the upper chest with electrodes attaching to the brain, to mitigate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease or essential tremor.
The FDA approved the Brio Neurostimulation System, a deep brain stimulation device implanted under the skin of the upper chest with electrodes attaching to the brain, to mitigate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease or essential tremor.
The FDA approved the Brio...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
07/20/2015
Sean McGuire
The FDA has approved Cerebral Assessment Systems Inc.’s Congnivue® device for US distribution.
The FDA has approved Cerebral Assessment Systems Inc.’s Congnivue® device for US distribution.
The FDA has approved Cerebral...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Perspectives
07/20/2015
Amie Taggart Blaszczyk, PharmD, BCPS, FASCP; Rebecca B. Sleeper, PharmD, BCPS, FASCP, FCCP; Trista A. Bailey, PharmD, BCPS; Nakia Beard Duncan, PharmD; Jamie McCarrell, PharmD, BCPS; Kalin M. Clifford, PharmD, BCPS
This review highlights the practice of workarounds and their contribution to missing or inaccurate indication information, which can compromise patient safety.
This review highlights the practice of workarounds and their contribution to missing or inaccurate indication information, which can compromise patient safety.
This review highlights the...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
07/20/2015
Susan M. Renz, PhD, DNP, GNP-BC; Laura M. Wagner, PhD, RN, GNP, FAAN; Elizabeth A. Capezuti, PhD, RN, FAAN; Marie P. Boltz, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FAAN
The SBAR communication tool provides a systematic approach for nurses to assess and record change in resident status.
The SBAR communication tool provides a systematic approach for nurses to assess and record change in resident status.
The SBAR communication...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
07/20/2015
Naoki Miyoshi, MD; Naoki Yoshino, MD; Hilary D. Lum, MD, PhD; Adit A. Ginde, MD, MPH; Marian E. Betz, MD, MPH
Many individuals experience changes in health, functioning, and mobility as they age that can adversely affect their driving ability.
Many individuals experience changes in health, functioning, and mobility as they age that can adversely affect their driving ability.
Many individuals experience...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Letters to the Editor
07/20/2015
Isioma Okwumabua, MD
Dr. Okwumabua responds to a previously published ALTC article about the updated positioning statement of the American Geriatrics Society on the use of feeding tubes in adults with advanced dementia.
Dr. Okwumabua responds to a previously published ALTC article about the updated positioning statement of the American Geriatrics Society on the use of feeding tubes in adults with advanced dementia.
Dr. Okwumabua responds to a...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
07/20/2015
Highlights from the American Society of Hypertension 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting.
Highlights from the American Society of Hypertension 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting.
Highlights from the American...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
07/20/2015
The CDC estimates that C. difficile is responsible for 0.5 million illnesses annually (with 80% occurring in older adults) and that 1 in 11 people aged 65 years or older will die within 1 month of a C. difficile diagnosis.
The CDC estimates that C. difficile is responsible for 0.5 million illnesses annually (with 80% occurring in older adults) and that 1 in 11 people aged 65 years or older will die within 1 month of a C. difficile diagnosis.
The CDC estimates that C....
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Editor's Page
07/20/2015
Gregg Warshaw, MD
Communication is the key to any relationship, and this is certainly the case for relationships in the long-term care (LTC) setting; both among health team members and between the health team and the older adults.
Communication is the key to any relationship, and this is certainly the case for relationships in the long-term care (LTC) setting; both among health team members and between the health team and the older adults.
Communication is the key to any...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
