Low back pain treatment for older adults doesn’t match guidelines
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 23, 2020
Medicare recipients with low back pain are often given opioids and advanced imaging tests rather than guideline-recommended therapies, a study finds.
Wealthy people live 9 more years without disability, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 17, 2020
Wealthy people can expect to live seven to nine more years without disability than those who are poor, say investigators.
Last chance! Nomination deadline is today for McKnight’s Women of Distinction
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2020
There’s still time to honor a deserving colleague. Nominations will be accepted until midnight eastern time.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, January 15
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2020
‘Ageotypes’ study ties healthy behaviors to decrease in aging markers … Access to Medicare increases cancer detection, reduces cancer mortality rate … Psychiatric conditions linked to cognitive...
Art appreciation may add years to your life
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2020
Does art appreciation help you live longer? 14-year study finds that it does.
Dementia-related speech difficulties found to reflect patients’ native language
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 10, 2020
Italian- and English-speaking patients with the same form of dementia had different speech symptoms that affected diagnostic measurements.
Nomination deadline extended for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
Got a lot on your plate? We get it. The deadline to submit nominations has been extended to Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Active lifestyle may slow inherited frontotemporal dementia
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
A lifestyle that’s physically and mentally active may help slow the progression of inherited frontotemporal dementia, according to an ongoing study.
Intensive blood pressure control benefits adults ages 80 and older
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
The benefits of intensive blood pressure control outweigh the risks for adults over age 80, finds a new study.
Today is the day! Nominations due for McKnight’s Women of Distinction award
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
Nominations for the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards are due by midnight tonight.