Physician knowledge linked to less opioid prescribing in 2015 to 2017
Jul 01, 2021
(HealthDay News) — During 2015 to 2017, physician knowledge was associated with less frequent prescribing of opioids for back pain, according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Network Open....
CDC Director Walensky announces sweeping review of agency
Apr 05, 2022
Revamp would focus on improving the nation’s public health workforce, data modernization, laboratory capacity, rapid response to outbreaks
Vitamin D supplementation no aid to muscle health
Aug 30, 2021
Review finds no beneficial effects on muscle function, strength, or mass
Women report using cannabis to relieve menopause symptoms
Sep 22, 2021
Survey reveals that some women believe cannabis helps with symptoms that overlap with menopause, such as sleep issues and anxiety
Reading clinic visit notes benefits older adults
Aug 26, 2021
Older adults with chronic conditions report reading notes helped them to remember their care plan, medications
Dementia risk score linked to MRI markers of brain atrophy
Aug 26, 2021
Higher scores on Lifestyle for Brain Health index linked to higher volumes of white matter hyperintensities, lower scores for cognitive function
Past trauma tied to worse mental health during pandemic for aging women
Sep 24, 2021
History of childhood abuse or intimate partner violence linked to greater depression, anxiety, and sleep problems during COVID-19 pandemic
Recommendations updated for management of heart failure
Apr 08, 2022
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors recommended for HF with reduced, mildly reduced ejection fraction
NIH spending nearly $470 million on ‘long-haul COVID’ study
Sep 16, 2021
Goal is to uncover why some people have prolonged symptoms or develop new or returning symptoms after recovering from COVID-19
Which cancer patients need a COVID-19 booster shot most?
Sep 07, 2021
NCCN guidance says several groups should be considered eligible immediately for a third dose of either of the mRNA vaccines