Eli Lilly to Sell Cheaper Version of Insulin Drug
'Authorized generic' of Humalog 100 to sell for $137.35 per vial, 50 percent lower than list price
February 2019 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for February 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Antibiotic Delay Leads to Increased Risks in Seniors With UTI
No antibiotics, deferred antibiotics tied to increase in bloodstream infection, all-cause mortality
FDA Warns Americans Not to Buy Drugs From Canadian Company
CanaRx sells prescription medicines at a lower cost to U.S. public, private employer programs
Risk Factors ID’d for Site Infection After Orthopedic Surgery in Seniors
Diabetes, morbid obesity, smoking, longer surgery, low albumin level up risk for surgical site infection
Lowering BP, Lipids in Healthy Elderly Has No Cognitive Effect
Candesartan/hydrochlorothiazide, rosuvastatin, combination therapy do not affect cognitive decline
Stereotactic Radiation Feasible for Oligometastatic Cancer
SABR associated with low toxicity and good survival while maintaining quality of life
Ultrasound of Calcaneus Efficient for Screening Bone Health
Ultrasound readings of left or right foot can predict good versus poor bone quality
Preoperative Phone Visits for Cataract Patients Safe, Efficient
No unplanned admissions associated with phone visits, which take less time than in-person visits
2014 to 2017 Saw Improvement in Burnout for U.S. Physicians
Compared with other working adults and after adjustment, doctors still at increased risk for burnout
