CDC: Seniors Use Various Strategies to Reduce Rx Costs
Overall, 4.8 percent have not taken meds as prescribed; 17.7 percent have asked for lower-cost medication
CDC: Cancer Death Rates Decreased, Heart Disease Deaths Rose
Cancer death rates decreased from 1999 to 2017; heart disease deaths dropped to 2011 and then increased
Suboptimal Diet Accounted for >80,000 Cancer Cases in 2015
Low intake of whole grains, dairy products, high intake of processed meats account for highest burden
Incidence of Parkinson Disease Increased in Bipolar Disorder
High frequency of psychiatric admissions for manic/mix, depressive episodes linked to increased risk for PD
Closed ICU Model May Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections
Decline seen in CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP rates; no change in C. diff infection, MRSA blood infection rates
Women With COPD Have Worse QoL, Increased Symptom Burden
Women are more likely to be symptomatic, have greater odds of frequent, severe acute exacerbations
Adverse Liver Outcomes Up With Diagnosis of NAFLD/NASH
Baseline diagnosis of diabetes independent predictor of advanced liver disease diagnosis
Bystander Resuscitation Attempted Less Often for Women in Cardiac Arrest
Women have half the chance of initial shockable rhythm, chances of survival to discharge compared with men
Targeted Laser Surgery Treats Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Engel I outcomes more likely with ablations targeting specific lobe structures
Depression, PTSD Linked to More Participation in Cardiac Rehab
Participation in cardiac rehabilitation up for patients with ischemic heart disease, comorbid conditions
