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Residents with stable heart disease should not fear exercise
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2019
Adults with stable coronary artery disease have better cardiac health when they are vigorously active one to two days a week, say researchers.
Persistent depression symptoms raise cardiovascular disease risk: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2019
Middle-aged and older adults with persistent depressive symptoms or symptoms that are in remission face a heightened cardiovascular risk.
Resident living with cancer? Stroke screening may be warranted
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2019
Cancer survivors and those living with the disease are twice as likely to die of stroke as those who have not had cancer, say investigators.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, November 25
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2019
High exposure to common antibiotics linked to Parkinson’s … Women, seniors have higher hypertension-associated atrial fibrillation risk … COPD death rates among North American women haven’t budged
Hip protectors dramatically reduce injury risk, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2019
The risk of hip fracture was reduced nearly three-fold among elderly care facility residents who wore hip protectors, say researchers.
Ultrasound procedure for essential tremor effective for up to three years
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 21, 2019
Seniors with essential tremor may find lasting relief after having an ultrasound procedure that targets the tremor’s source.
Who uses the care planning code? Memory-care expert says the answer matters
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 21, 2019
A memory-care expert is the latest advocate for greater use and expansion of Medicare’s largely untapped dementia care planning benefit.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, November 22
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 21, 2019
Exposure to pollution linked to brain atrophy, memory decline … Atopic eczema tied to increased fracture risk in adults … Opinion: Why do so few adults get vaccinated?
Back pain and sleep disturbances see long-lasting benefits from yoga or PT
Nov 20, 2019
A prescription for yoga or physical therapy may have long-lasting benefits for adults who have co-occurring back pain and sleep disturbances.