Want to live longer? An optimistic outlook might be the key
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 27, 2019
Optimistic individuals live up to 15% longer on average than their less optimistic peers, perhaps due to additional resilience, researchers say.
Fatigue stands out as an early sign of cardiovascular disease
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 27, 2019
High cardiovascular risk scores are linked to fatigue. The association is greater when obesity and high blood pressure are added to the mix.
Missed opportunity: Patients fare poorly in long-term acute care hospitals
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 27, 2019
Most patients who recover in long-term acute care hospitals die within five years. Some may be missing a chance for more appropriate end-of-life care.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, August 27
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Aug 26, 2019
Brookdale Senior Living explores use of artificial intelligence … $1.6M grant supports study of antipsychotic drugs and long-term care … Augmented reality glasses could help seniors better navigate...
Mild cognitive impairment can undermine heart-attack care: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 24, 2019
Seniors with mild cognitive impairment are much less likely to receive treatments for a heart attack while in the hospital, investigators say.
Antibiotic use linked to rheumatoid arthritis; odds rise along with treatments
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 23, 2019
The odds of developing rheumatoid arthritis are 60% higher in individuals exposed to antibiotics than in those not exposed, a new study has found.
Psychiatric medications don’t deter weight loss in bariatric individuals, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 23, 2019
Antidepressants and antipsychotics can cause weight gain. But they didn’t deter weight loss in a large-scale, physician-led program.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, August 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 23, 2019
Depression, anxiety linked to opioid use in older women with breast cancer … Psychiatric illnesses common in adults with kidney failure … Stroke patients benefit from observing own hand in video-assisted...
Stroke survivors gain better walking skills, balance with high-intensity rehab
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 22, 2019
High-intensity step training leads to better mobility for stroke survivors than standard low-impact training, new research has shown.
Low grip strength tied to memory loss, cognitive impairment in seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 22, 2019
Reduced handgrip strength is associated with greater odds of cognitive impairment in adults over age 50, according to new research.