Older women are being overdiagnosed with breast cancer — especially those over 85
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 09, 2023
Women over 70 could be getting overdiagnosed for breast cancer, a new study finds.
Healthcare workers at high risk of drug overdose, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 09, 2023
Healthcare workers including nurses and behavioral health workers have two times the risk for drug overdose compared to people who don’t work in the field, a new study shows.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Aug. 9
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 09, 2023
This protein is linked to higher death risk … More air pollution, more mental health service usage in people with dementia … Wegovy lowers cardiovascular risk … Eating legumes can reduce Parkinson’s...
One-size-fits-all blood pressure cuffs can skew readings
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 08, 2023
Not using the correctly sized blood pressure cuff could throw readings way off, a new study finds. Therefore, healthcare workers should have more than one size of blood pressure cuff so it is tailored...
Assessing dementia? Have a stranger gauge memory
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 08, 2023
Having an outsider assess memory could be a low-cost method to see if a person is at risk for dementia, according to new research.
Study: Insomnia, loneliness are linked
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 08, 2023
Loneliness is linked to insomnia, a new study finds. But this isn’t the first evidence that shows an association between them. That said, dealing with loneliness could help people with their sleep woes,...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Aug. 8
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 08, 2023
The protein that safeguards joints from osteoarthritis … The link between gut cells and glaucoma damage … Warm weather linked to vision problems in older adults … Half of population may have a mental...
Study: Older adults struggle in using electronic patient portals
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 07, 2023
Electronic patient portals are a convenient way to access medical records and connect with doctors, but older adults tend to have trouble using these systems, a new report finds.
Walking 25 minutes a day can counter bed rest impacts, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 07, 2023
Older adults who are hospitalized who walk as little as 25 minutes a day can counteract the physical impacts of bed rest, a new study shows.
Sinks harbor highly resistant pathogen
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 07, 2023
Pay attention to the sink and plumbing fixtures at your healthcare community; they could be ground zero for highly resistant pathogens.