A blog post claims raising a collapsed person’s legs can help circulation, but it offers no evidence and conflicts with emergency first-aid guidance.
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Agrish Reannounces And Expands Recall Of Adult Portable Bed Rails Due To Risk Of Serious Injury Or Death From Entrapment And Asphyxiation; Violate Mandatory Standard For Adult Portable Bed Rails; Additional Units Added
The CPSC says Agrish added units to its adult portable bed rail recall over entrapment and asphyxiation risks and violations of a mandatory safety standard.
Celebrating My Survival: 25 Years Later
A Sixty and Me contributor looks back on two breast cancer diagnoses, surgeries and the writing practices that helped her cope.
‘Better Informed Than Any Doctor In The Country’: What We Heard This Week
MedPage Today’s Oct. 4 roundup features comments on AI in care, GLP-1 drugs, tick larvae, cancer treatment and eye health.
Why Now Is An Ideal Time For Flu Protection
Medical groups urge flu vaccination in October, before wider spread, while updated COVID-19 and RSV protection is available for eligible groups.
Fall Detection, Audits: How AI Helps Trilogy, Signature Improve Nursing Home Operations
Trilogy and Signature leaders described AI for early health alerts, fall prevention and audits, while stressing staff buy-in and privacy safeguards.
Functional Decline Precedes Cardiovascular Disease Events By Many Years
A JAMA Cardiology study of 12,015 older adults found worsening frailty and physical function years before cardiovascular events.
Improving Primary Care For Chronic Health Conditions; New Target For Asthma And COPD
A 19-country analysis of nearly 70,000 adults with chronic conditions found better care experiences were associated with provider continuity and coordination.
Investigational Drug Shows Promise In Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
A phase I/II trial analysis found sustained changes in hand myotonia, function and strength with investigational z-basivarsen; larger trial results are pending.
Will The Property You Buy At 60 Still Love You Back At 80?
Property specialists in Malaysia and Thailand urge older overseas buyers to weigh access, healthcare, ownership rules and resale before buying.
