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β-blockers are associated with significantly reduced mortality

β-Blockers Linked to Reduced Mortality in HFrEF, A-Fib

Reduction in all-cause mortality, but not hospitalization, regardless of pattern, burden of a-fib

December 2016 Briefing – Geriatrics

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for December 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Patients with mechanical heart valves may benefit from managing their own oral anticoagulant therapy

Self-Managing Anticoagulation May Benefit Heart Valve Patients

Study found self-monitoring was linked to a lower risk of death after five years
Australia's national education program improves general practitioner knowledge about radiation therapy (RT) and may influence patient referrals for RT

Education Program Builds GP’s Knowledge of Radiation Therapy

Australia's national education program may improve patient referrals, cancer care
In older adults

High Levels of Activity, Motor Ability Linked to Better Cognition

Findings seen in older adults; independent correlations remained for those with Alzheimer disease

Biden Administration May Stop Buying COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments by Fall

Tests, vaccines, and treatments would be provided through the regular health care system

For patients with depression and anxiety

Online CBT Program Beneficial for Depression, Anxiety

But adding internet support group doesn't further improve mental health-related QoL, mood, anxiety

Cancer Mortality Rates Increased for Older Seniors With T2DM

People with type 2 diabetes have increased colorectal, pancreatic, liver, endometrial cancer mortality versus general population

Eye disorders frequently affect adults aged 45 years and older with diagnosed diabetes

CDC Assesses Burden of Eye Disorders in Adults With Diabetes

Cataracts found to be most commonly reported eye disorder affecting adults aged ≥45 years with diabetes
Residents of for-profit nursing homes are more likely to suffer neglect compared with elderly residents living in the community or in not-for-profit facilities

Neglect Higher in For-Profit Nursing Homes

Findings among patients admitted to area hospitals for issues related to elder neglect or mistreatment