Deprescribe these drugs in elders with life-limiting illness, expert says
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 08, 2020
There’s just not enough evidence to justify the use of certain medications when treating these residents, writes the past president of the American Geriatrics Society.
Premature menopause linked to chronic disease risk after age 60
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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.
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.
Clinician re-training sorely needed for blood pressure measurement: survey
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 19, 2019
One-third of nurses and half of doctors surveyed report that they haven’t been retrained in blood pressure measurement since leaving professional school.
Blood pressure control, not drug type, key to lowering dementia risk
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 18, 2019
Dementia risk is lower when hypertension is well controlled, no matter the class of blood pressure drug used, according to a recent study.
Late-in-the-day eating not heart healthy for women
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 12, 2019
Women who eat the bulk of their daily calories in the evening face a higher heart disease risk, according to new research from Columbia University.
Intensive blood pressure control may prolong lifespan 3 years
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 11, 2019
Intensive blood pressure control with a target systolic reading of less than 120 mm Hg can prolong the life of a 50-year-old by three years, say Harvard researchers.
Taking blood pressure meds at bedtime cuts cardiovascular risk in half
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2019
Taking anti-hypertensives at bedtime improves blood pressure control and lowers cardiovascular risk, according to a large new study.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, Oct 4
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 03, 2019
Risk calculator helps predict mortality in older women … High genetic insulin levels put men at risk of heart attack, angina … High fiber diet cuts heart disease odds in hypertension and diabetes …...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 17
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 16, 2019
When sleep apnea is severe, blood pressure follows suit … New drug for irritable bowel syndrome FDA-approved … Small amounts of carcinogen found in Zantac: US investigates