Too few cancer patients referred to rehabilitation, experts find
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 18, 2020
Less than 10% of cancer patients with demonstrated functional impairments are referred to rehabilitation, according to a systematic review of current guidelines.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Dec. 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 10, 2020
November flu rates lower than in 2019, pharmacy giant says … NIH: Older women with common breast cancer may not require chemotherapy … Peripheral neuropathy linked to higher mortality risk … Alzheimer’s...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Nov. 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 06, 2020
Rates of breast cancer gene detection decrease in senior women … Regeneron hopes U.S. soon will authorize coronavirus antibody drug … Medicaid expansion linked to lower mortality in three major cancer...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 27, 2020
Universal mask-wearing could cut 130,000 U.S. COVID deaths by March, study finds … Hard physical labor ups dementia risk; ‘good’ activity has reverse effect … Surgery may help bridge the breast...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 21
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 21, 2020
Breast cancer mortality 27% lower with later-life mammograms … ‘First documented’ C difficile pacemaker infection concerns researchers … Cancer survivor study finds less sitting benefits seniors’...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, April 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 06, 2020
Surgical masks appropriate for most COVID-19 treatment, finds study … Coronavirus is aerosolized through talking, exhalation … Fiber consumption linked to lower breast cancer risk … African Americans...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, February 26
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
A weak heart can affect the brain and contribute to cognitive decline … Annual breast cancer screening not beneficial for women over age 75 … Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, January 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 25, 2020
Aging breast cancer survivors suffer greater decline in physical function … Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS … Black nursing home residents...
Premature menopause linked to chronic disease risk after age 60
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2020
Women who reach menopause prematurely are at high risk of developing multiple chronic conditions after age 60, say Australian researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, January 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 06, 2020
Nursing homes in 11 states may see reduction in transportation rates for portable X-ray suppliers … Many older adults use online reviews to choose doctor – with caution, poll finds … Nonconforming...