COPD severity in older men tied to nutrient intake
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2020
Older men with COPD have less severe airway impairment when they increase their consumption of certain nutrients, a new study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, January 22
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2020
DNA test aims for earlier glaucoma diagnosis, blindness prevention … Rural elderly have higher mortality in post-acute care than their urban peers … Steps to prevent suicide in nursing homes proposed
Wealthy people live 9 more years without disability, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 17, 2020
Wealthy people can expect to live seven to nine more years without disability than those who are poor, say investigators.
New paper: How to elevate the experience of people living with dementia
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 17, 2020
The Beryl Institute has released a new white paper with practical ideas and perspectives on person-directed dementia care.
Some hip surgeries may be too risky for residents
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 17, 2020
When surgery rates for a common hip fracture go up, so too does the risk for adverse outcomes, including death.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, January 21
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 17, 2020
Opioids often the first prescription for musculoskeletal pain: NIH … Preparing at-risk patient’s mind and body for surgery pays off, study suggests … Walnuts may be good for the gut and heart health...
Untreated sleep apnea driving up care costs: analysis
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 16, 2020
Medical costs for untreated sleep apnea in older adults averages $20,000 per year, according to a recent claims analysis.
Earlier rise in blood pressure may increase women’s heart disease risk
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 16, 2020
Women’s blood vessels age faster than men’s, suggesting a reason for differences seen in heart disease risk.
Dementia screening in primary care does not increase anxiety, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 16, 2020
Can dementia screening harm a patient’s mental health? Not according to a study of diverse Indiana primary clinics.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, January 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 16, 2020
Sleep aid approved for general population may treat insomnia in Alzheimer’s … Probiotic drink could combat antibiotic resistance, say researchers … Eye movement test confirms loss of inhibition in...