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A new study of Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older undergoing non-cardiac surgeries has revealed that frailty is a significant predictor of postoperative outcomes, regardless of the type of surgery performed. Frail patients faced notably higher mortality rates at 30 and 365 days post-surgery, increased readmission rates at 30 days, and substantial home time loss over a year compared to their robust counterparts after major and minor surgical procedures.

There could be a combined COVID-19 and flu shot in our future

(CNN) — There could be a combined Covid-19 and flu shot in our future, although it won’t be ready for this year’s flu season.

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Even though there is a need for long-term care workers, facilities are having difficulty filling these jobs.

This analysis uses data from 2 studies to explore whether lowering the threshold for fecal immunochemical test positivity can achieve comparable levels of

Despite growing demand for long-term care, the industry struggles with labor shortages, and experts worry about whether there will be enough workers in the future to care for America's aging population.

Delirium and cognitive impairment are marked by a string of symptoms ranging from confusion to memory loss. Recognising the symptoms early is crucial for timely intervention and management.

Despite growing demand for long-term care, the industry struggles with labor shortages, and experts worry about whether there will be enough workers in the future to care for America’s aging