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Geriatric Assessment in the Emergency Department Reduces Admission Rates
Findings show no increase in emergency department length of stay or subsequent emergency department revisits
2010 to 2023 Saw Decline in Births, Increase in Deaths in the United States
Birth-to-death ratio declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2023, with ratio declining for three largest race, Hispanic origin groups
Type of Hormone Therapy Used After Menopause Affects Memory Performance
Transdermal estradiol MHT linked to higher episodic memory scores, oral estradiol linked to higher prospective memory scores
Skipping Breakfast, Eating Late May Increase Osteoporosis Risk
Significantly increased adjusted hazard ratios seen for osteoporotic fracture with skipping breakfast and having late dinner
Older Age, Lower Fitness Linked to Atrial Ectopic Burden
Older age was also an independent risk factor for ventricular ectopic burden; lower eGFR linked to high AEB, VEB
Environmental Benefit Seen With GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in Heart Failure
Heart failure event-related greenhouse gas emissions estimated at 9.45 and 9.70 kg CO2e per patient per year for GLP-1 RA and placebo users, respectively
HHS, Department of Education Call for Integration of Nutrition Education in Medical Schools
Medical education organizations have until Sept. 10 to submit plans detailing their nutrition education commitments
Most Adults Miss Symptoms of Hip Problems
Knee, groin, and thigh pain are among the least recognized symptoms
Chatbots Do Well Responding to Low- and High-Risk Suicide Questions
However, all three chatbots inconsistent in answering intermediate-risk questions about suicide
FDA Approves Updated COVID Vaccines, but Fewer People Will Be Eligible
People 65 or older or with an underlying health condition will likely still be eligible for the new vaccine
