Women with diabetes face a greater heart failure risk than men
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 23, 2019
Women with a diagnosis of diabetes are at a much higher risk for heart failure than are men, a new study has shown.
When depression treatment fails, sleep apnea screening may be warranted
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 23, 2019
Residents who are depressed or having suicidal thoughts may benefit from screening for obstructive sleep apnea, investigators suggest.
New rheumatoid arthritis drug works ‘exceptionally’ well in clinical trials
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 23, 2019
In clinical tests, a new drug has succeeded in alleviating rheumatoid arthritis symptoms in patients who had found no relief from traditional therapies.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, July 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 23, 2019
New discovery may heal diabetic wounds … Intensive lipid lowering eases acute coronary syndrome in patients aged 75+ … Millions self-prescribe aspirin for heart disease … More evidence knocks safety...
Residents taking heart medication may require special care during heat waves
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 22, 2019
Certain heart medications can increase the risk of dangerous dehydration in seniors, according to a recent advisory.
Routine blood tests predict diabetes 5 years out; use could lead to better outcomes
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 22, 2019
Routine plasma glucose level tests may predict which patients will develop diabetes up to five years beforehand, a study has found.
Palliative care or surgery? New guidelines offer helpful benchmarks
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 22, 2019
A new surgical quality program may shift the need for step-down post-surgical care to palliative care for some residents over the age of 75.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, July 23
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 22, 2019
Plant-based diet may lower type 2 diabetes risk … Intranasal insulin may slow dementia … Multi-year trial shows PPIs largely safe … Breaking neuropathy news: FDA approves first Lyrica generics
Hearing loss may take ‘enormous’ toll on elders’ quality of life, study says
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2019
Hearing loss is linked to significant mental, physical and social ailments in seniors, especially memory loss, a large new study has found.
Depression may get worse if these two factors are in play
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2019
Two key factors predict unfavorable outcomes for older adults suffering from chronic major depression, according to a new investigation.