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Findings open the way to more precise diagnoses and treatments of Alzheimer’s disease

05-01-2022 21:13

An international team has made a significant breakthrough in understanding why Alzheimer's disease progresses so rapidly in some people that they die within three years. The researchers found a link between strains of misshapen and fast-replicating tau protein and accelerated cognitive decline -- a critical result that illuminates the variations in Alzheimer's disease and could help lead to more precise diagnoses and targeted therapies. Such work could lead to changes in Alzheimer's care, possib

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Covid outbreak at Sydney nursing home leaves residents ‘petrified’

05-01-2022 17:30 via theguardian.com

Son of infected resident describes situation as ‘unmitigated disaster’, with questions raised over booster shot timingFollow our Covid live blog for the latest updatesNSW restrictions; NSW vaccination rates by postcodeVaccine rollout and rates tracker; Cases and data trackerGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingA south-west Sydney nursing home is battling a major Covid outbreak with families now questioning the timing of booster shots and why positive cases were kept i

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Researchers urge: 'Prescribe aspirin based on benefit-to-risk not age'

05-01-2022 15:45

Recent guidelines have restricted aspirin use in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease to patients under 70, and more recent guidance to patients under 60. Yet, the risks of heart attacks and strokes increase markedly with age. Researchers urge that to do the most good for the most patients in primary prevention of heart attacks and strokes, health care providers should make individual clinical judgements about prescribing aspirin on a case-by-case basis and based on benefit-to-risk n

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Hundreds of UK care homes closing their doors as Omicron spreads

05-01-2022 14:34 via theguardian.com

Closure to admissions is increasing pressure on hospitals unable to discharge patients, say health bossesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHundreds of care homes are closing their doors to new admissions because of the rapid spread of Omicron, increasing pressure on embattled hospitals that are unable to discharge patients into the community.Of the homes operated by MHA, one of the largest not-for-profit care providers in the UK, 70% have now shut their doors to n

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More than 90 care home operators in England declare red alert over staffing

05-01-2022 07:00 via theguardian.com

Over 11,000 care workers off for Covid reasons, internal health system staffing data showsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCare operators are facing acute staffing shortages caused by Omicron with more than 90 declaring a “red” alert, which means staffing ratios have been breached.Over 11,000 care home workers are off for Covid reasons, according to internal health system staffing data seen by the Guardian. One of the UK’s largest private operat

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