Prediction tools miscalculate type 2 diabetes risk in racial groups, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
May 19, 2023
Common tools used by clinicians to predict the risk of type 2 diabetes are consistently miscalibrated in regards to race, raising the likelihood of over- and undertreatment, researchers say.
Vaccines slash risk of ‘long COVID’ symptoms by up to 80%: study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2022
Patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are much less likely to report having long-term effects of the disease, investigators report.
About 27 percent of antibiotics from ED visits are inappropriately prescribed, data shows
By
Kristen Fischer
May 15, 2024
More than a quarter of people who went to emergency departments (EDs) in the United States between 2016 and 2021 received inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions. Nearly half of those who received antibiotics...
Despite warnings, many older adults still taking aspirin daily
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 11, 2024
Even though experts say most older adults don’t need to take low-dose aspirin every day, many are still taking it to prevent strokes and heart attacks, according to a new poll.
Functional limitations more than double over 20 years among U.S. cancer survivors
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 08, 2023
More lives are being saved from cancer, but the findings underscore the need for greater access to high quality survivorship care, investigators say.
A holiday breakroom dilemma: Healthcare workers weigh in on limits to free treats
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2022
How many free treats is it socially acceptable to nab in the breakroom? Given the chance to voice their opinions on this topic, healthcare workers had a lot to say.
FDA advisors to weigh use of Rexulti for Alzheimer’s agitation
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 10, 2023
Expert advisors are set to determine whether Rexulti (brexpiprazole) is effective and safe for this new application, the FDA announced Monday.
Excess weight linked to more somatic complaints in elderly men
Apr 04, 2023
Body mass index is associated with somatization, when mental health problems manifest as physical symptoms that may lead to functional issues, investigators say.
Artificially sweetened beverages do not trigger urinary incontinence, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 21, 2022
The consumption of artificially sweetened beverages does not significantly affect senior women’s odds of reporting stress or urge incontinence, researchers report.
New bill would give CMS more tools to address obesity in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 26, 2023
The Gerontological Society of America gave legislators a thumbs-up for reintroducing the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 last week. The legislation would give people on Medicare access to more tools...