Many Older Patients With AML Not Receiving Active Treatment
No active treatment more likely with older age, lower household income, unmarried status, comorbidities
Aortic, Mitral Regurgitation Risk Up With Fluoroquinolone Use
Risk significantly increased for current use and recent use, but not past use within 61 to 365 days
Nonphysician Providers Rarely Interpret Diagnostic Images
Radiography and fluoroscopy were most common NPP-billed imaging services over all years
Seniors Should Undergo Annual Cognitive Health Assessment
After MCI diagnosis, patients should be counseled on treatment options; support needed for partners
Stepwise Approach Effective for Primary Care Dementia Screening
Stepwise screening starts with single question on subjective memory loss
Screening for Breast Cancer in Men Has Increased Over Time
Risk higher for older age, Ashkenazi descent, genetic mutations, and personal, first-degree family hx
Biopsychosocial Frailty Measure Predicts Risk for Dementia
Model of physical, psychological, and social elements predicts three- and seven-year dementia risk
Donepezil Ups Risk for Hospital Admission for Rhabdomyolysis
Donepezil linked to increased risk for admission with rhabdomyolysis versus rivastigmine, galantamine
Aspirin for Primary Prevention May Offer Net Benefit for Some
Subgroups with net benefit had higher baseline CVD risk, higher levels of most established CVD risk factors
Most Diagnosed With Dementia Do Not Receive Specialty Care
Identification of etiological subtype of dementia more likely in patients who see a specialist
