Lung cancer treatment should not be withheld for seniors aged 90+ … Poor hand hygiene may be biggest transmitter of superbug E.coli … Apple Watch electrocardiogram may help diagnose heart attack …...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, November 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 25, 2019
Opioids offer minor pain relief in osteoarthritis … Inflammation drives progression of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases … Older gout drug could be a lifesaver after heart attack … Weight...
Residents with stable heart disease should not fear exercise
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2019
Adults with stable coronary artery disease have better cardiac health when they are vigorously active one to two days a week, say researchers.
For many heart patients, stents no better than drugs
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 18, 2019
Invasive procedures to unblock arteries may be unnecessary or premature in many stable heart disease patients, a major new study has found.
Sustained physical activity after a heart attack boosts senior men’s survival odds
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 11, 2019
Promptly returning to regular exercise after a heart attack, and sticking with it, increases the chance of survival in older men, a Harvard study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, November 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 11, 2019
Psychological stress shown to exacerbate cardiac risk in women with heart disease … Weight-loss surgery benefits seniors age 65+ … Low-dose drug regimen improves pain, function in hand osteoarthritis...
Insomnia symptoms linked to multiple cardiovascular diseases
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 07, 2019
Addressing tenacious cases of insomnia may help residents prevent stroke, heart attack and other cerebral and cardiovascular diseases.
Simple walking test predicts elders’ functional abilities after heart attack
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 13, 2019
A brief walking assessment can predict which residents will have new limitations in bathing, dressing and other functions after a heart attack.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, October 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 08, 2019
Nuplazid slows relapses in dementia-related psychosis … Dog ownership may extend life of heart attack, stroke survivors … Growth factor shows promise for treating knee osteoarthritis … Drugs for...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, October 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
New publication spotlights care for dementia-related psychosis … Drug has potential to treat heart attacks …. Statins may lower risk of post-stroke cognitive impairment … NIA to spend $73M to...