Colonic Diverticular Disease May Increase Dementia Risk
In large Taiwanese cohort, overall rate of dementia higher in group with disease than in controls
Resistance Band Exercise Aids Nursing Home Residents
Less depression, behavioral problems seen among wheelchair-bound participants
Post-Op Readmission Linked to Delays in Functional Recovery
Having two or more readmissions within 18 months linked to elevated risk of dependence in IADL, ADL
<900 Steps Tied to Functional Decline in Hospitalized Seniors
Walking <900 steps/day linked to hospitalization-associated functional decline
Thromboprophylaxis Not Effective After Knee Arthroplasty, Casting
Does not prevent venous thromboembolism after knee arthroplasty, casting of lower leg
ASH: Lower Rate of Sickle Cell Pain Crises With Crizanlizumab
Lower rate of crises per year; longer median time to first, second crises with high-dose therapy
Announcement Training Ups HPV Vaccination for Adolescents
Training providers in announcements can increase HPV vaccination coverage for girls and boys
Biosimilar Promising for ERBB2+ Breast Cancer Treatment
Equivalent response rate for women with ERBB2-positive metastatic breast cancer receiving taxanes
Attempted Suicide Rates, Risk Groups Mostly Unchanged
Men more often resort to violent means, while women turn to poisoning, drowning
New Visual Symptoms Not Uncommon After LASIK Surgery
But most patients report satisfaction with the procedure
