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Differences in Risk Factor Estimates for Prostate Cancer
Across cohorts of men undergoing screening, considerable variation in risk factor estimates
Incidence of Statin-Associated T2DM Relatively Low
Diabetogenic impact of statins increases as fasting plasma glucose, triglycerides, and BMI increase
ASCO Updates Guidelines on Integration of Palliative Care
Those with advanced cancer should receive dedicated palliative care services early in disease course
Community Pharmacists Play Role in Providing Preventive Care
Report highlights role in folic acid education, tobacco use cessation, screening for osteoporosis, HIV
About 30 Percent Misdiagnosed With Lower Extremity Cellulitis
Misdiagnosis leads to 50,000 to 130,000 unnecessary hospitalizations, costs of $195 to $515 million
October 2016 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for October 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Reduction of Chemical Exposure Cuts Diabetes in Elderly
Twenty-five percent reduction in chemical exposure could prevent 152,481 cases of diabetes in Europe
Similar Complication Rate for Transvenous, Subcutaneous ICDs
Nature of complications differs, with more nonlead-related complications for subcutaneous ICD
Benefit of Exercise on Resting Pulse Rate in Seniors Unclear
Statistically significant but clinically small average effect over the course of 2.6 years
Diabetes-Related Distress Ups Risk for Rx Nonadherence
Depression is independent predictor of adherence; reduces the effects of diabetes distress
