Tag: nursing homes
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Older Adults in Nursing Homes Face Higher Seizure Risk With Tramodol and Some Antidepressants
New Findings on Drug Interactions in Senior Care A study published on October 8, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, reports a modest but meaningful link between taking tramadol for pain and certain antidepressants that inhibit the CYP2D6 enzyme in older adults living in nursing homes. The researchers found…
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Older Adults in Nursing Homes Face Higher Seizure Risk When Taking Tramadol With Certain Antidepressants
New Findings Spotlight Drug Interaction risk for older adults A study published on October 8, 2025, in Neurology®, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, highlights a modest but measurable increase in seizure risk when the pain medicine tramadol is prescribed alongside certain antidepressants in older adults living in nursing homes. While the research…
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Significant Decrease in Nursing Home Waiting Lists
Nursing Home Waiting Lists: A Surprising Decline Recent reports indicate a substantial decrease in nursing home waiting lists across the country. This news has been met with mixed reactions, especially from health economists like those at the Vrije Universiteit. While the reduction is positive, experts urge caution in interpreting these statistics. Understanding the Decline According…