In Wales, One-Fifth of Adults With Hearing Aids Do Not Use Them
From 2004 to 2018, those who reported using their hearing aids regularly grew from 47 to 52 percent
Almost One in Three Black Young Adults in U.S. Have Hypertension
High prevalence rates accompanied by very low awareness and treatment rates
Flu Vaccination in High-Risk Groups May Reduce CV Events
Hospitalized patients at high risk who are vaccinated have lower rates of MI, TIA, cardiac arrest, death
Moderna Charging Much More for COVID-19 Vaccine Than Others
Vaccine currently in phase 3 trials; company confident it will be available by the end of the year
Longer Bisphosphonate Drug Holiday May Up Fracture Risk
For those with previous vertebral fracture, major osteoporotic fractures increased with holidays >12 months
Overscreening for Cancer Common Among Older Adults
Findings seen across cancer types, particularly for women living in U.S. metropolitan areas
ASCRS Updates Guidelines on Surgery for Crohn Disease
Surgery may be considered for those with inadequate response to, nonadherence with medical therapy
Diabetes-Related Lower-Limb Amputations Up in Older Adults
Absolute rates for amputation among Medicare beneficiaries highest in oldest old, blacks, men
AHA: Cannabis May Have Adverse Cardiovascular Effects
No indication of cardiovascular benefits found; more research needed to further understand adverse effects
Skin Conditions Common in Older Adults
Authors urge whole-body skin examinations for geriatric patients
