Functional Decline Seen in Many Older Adults Initiating Dialysis
Prevalence of high caregiver burden increased after initiation of dialysis
Medtronic Recalls Some Insulin Pumps Over Cybersecurity Concerns
The company and FDA say certain pumps are vulnerable to hacking
Family History of Dementia Tied to Early Memory Deficits
Reduced paired-associates learning performance observed long before typical onset of Alzheimer disease
Myocardial Perfusion PET Predicts Cardiac Death in Diabetes
Increasing magnitude of stress myocardial perfusion abnormality tied to cardiac death risk in diabetes
Similar CV Event Rates Seen for Generic, Brand Levothyroxine
Event rates did not differ for atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, stroke
Americans Concerned About Clinician Burnout
Most survey respondents believe burnout is tied to lower quality of care
Higher Intake of Linoleic Acid May Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Risk down particularly when linoleic acids replace saturated fats, trans fats, or carbohydrates
Short-Term Walking Intervention Offers Lasting Health Benefits
Significantly fewer cardiovascular events, fractures seen for intervention group versus controls
Triclosan Exposure May Lower Bone Mineral Density in Women
Osteoporosis in intertrochanter more likely in women with high urinary triclosan concentration
MSSP ACOs May Not Improve Spending, Quality of Care
After adjustment for clinicians' nonrandom exit, no link seen with improvements in spending, quality
