Function, Cognition, Psych Well-Being Linked to Postop Death
Risk for one-year mortality rises with increasing risk factors among older adults undergoing major surgery
Safety, Effectiveness of VKAs, DOACs Similar in General Practice
Risk for overall bleeding lower with vitamin K antagonists, but risk for mortality increased compared with DOACs
National Dietary Guideline Adherence Lowers Cardiovascular Risk
2015 to 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans performed similar to other dietary indices
Apixaban Seems Safer Than Rivaroxaban for A-Fib
Lower rates seen for ischemic stroke or systemic embolism, GI bleeding or intracranial hemorrhage
Excess Mortality Observed for Older Adults With BP Below 130/80 mm Hg
Mortality risk lower for SBPs of 150 to 159 mm Hg versus 130 to 139 mm Hg for nonfrail, frail elderly
Romosozumab Added to Guideline for Management of Osteoporosis
Drug recommended for postmenopausal women at very high fracture risk but not at high risk for heart disease, stroke
Anticholinergic Burden Tied to Adverse Effects in Middle Age
Identification of at-risk populations varies by scale used, which could impact clinical practice
Opting for Plant-Based Protein May Lower Mortality Risk
Replacing animal protein with plant protein tied to lower mortality, less cardiovascular disease
Opportunities Identified for Improving BP Control
Based on EHR data, room for improvement found in BP control, health care processes such as meds intensification
Guidelines Detail Management of Liver Failure in ICU Patients
29 recommendations address CV, hematology, pulmonary, renal, endocrine considerations
