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Burden of managing multiple chronic diseases may take heavy toll on elders
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 20, 2019
Those caring for older adults with more than one chronic disease should look beyond physical disability for signs of diminished cognitive health and mental distress, say researchers.
Wearable leg device for neuropathy and balance problems now on market
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 20, 2019
A wearable device that helps improve balance and gait in patients with peripheral neuropathy is now on the market and available by prescription, says its developer.
Sign of trouble: Long naps signal age-related cognitive decline in older men
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 20, 2019
Excessive napping may signal failing cognitive health in older men, according to a new study by University of California, San Francisco researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, June 21
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 20, 2019
Nursing home care cost outpaces inflation, medical care … 5.4 million cancer survivors suffer chronic pain … CDC releases State of Aging Data Brief on cardiovascular disease
Common blood pressure drug once again found to contain cancer-causing chemicals
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 19, 2019
The Federal Drug Administration has once again been alerted to high levels of cancer-causing chemicals found in batches of valsartan, a blood pressure medication used by millions.
RA patients at high risk of non-surgical site infection after joint replacement
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 19, 2019
Rheumatoid arthritis patients who undergo joint replacement surgery may be at high risk for non-surgical site infections such as sepsis and pneumonia.
Unmotivated PAD patients should have the option to exercise pain-free: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 19, 2019
Pain can be part of daily life for those with peripheral arterial disease. But researchers say it no longer needs to be a part of the treatment.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, June 20
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 19, 2019
Patient portal may help reduce ER visits for those with multiple chronic diseases … Contactless smart devices detect cardiac arrest … High postural sway doubles older women’s fracture risk
Older women may benefit from osteoporosis medication, despite comorbidities
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 18, 2019
Women aged 80 and older with osteoporosis, comorbidities and a poor prognosis are those most likely in need of drug treatment to prevent hip fractures, a study says.