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Hepatitis B, C Linked to Higher Subsequent Rates of Parkinson’s
Increased rates of subsequent Parkinson's for those with hepatitis B, C, but not autoimmune hepatitis
Regular Exercise Slows Decline Even in Advanced Parkinson’s Dz
Slower declines in health-related quality of life, mobility for increasing exercise by 30 minutes/week
Post-Op Urinary Retention Common After Spinal Stenosis Sx
A post-op voiding care protocol recommended in elderly, after long surgeries
ACP Issues Challenge to Cut Task Burden and Put Patients First
American College of Physicians details policy recommendations to reduce administrative burden
TV Ads for ACA Enrollment Linked to Decline in Uninsured Rates
Counties exposed to higher volumes of local insurance ads had larger drop in uninsurance
Advanced Age Need Not Deter Surgery for Cutaneous Tumors
No difference in complications between those aged 90 years and older and those 75 to 80 years
Nocturia May Be Reduced by Cutting Daily Intake of Salt
An easy way for patients to reduce nighttime urination and subsequent impact on sleep
Oxybutynin Frequently Used for Overactive Bladder in U.S. Elderly
Despite known adverse effects, including cognitive decline, oxybutynin most frequently prescribed
Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.
But, increase in mean compensation amounts and percentage of paid claims exceeding $1 million
Office BP Monitoring During 30 Minutes Cuts Overtreatment
OBP30 is associated with lower blood pressure readings than office BP in all patient groups
