Cognitive Therapy Helps Reduce Anxiety in COPD Patients
CBT delivered by nurses also lowers hospital admission and attendance at emergency departments
Several Factors Tied to Early Readmission After Hip Fracture Sx
Parkinson's, osteoarthritis, rheumatic disease, heavy alcoholism linked to increased risk for readmission
Edentulism Tied to Greater Risk for High BP After Menopause
Strongest associations seen in women younger than 60, those with systolic blood pressure below 120
Modifying Criteria for Amnestic MCI Dx Increases Prognostic Accuracy
Requiring impairment on two memory tests improves prediction of brain atrophy and progression to AD
High Sodium May Contribute to CVD Deaths in Shandong, China
16,100 CVD deaths attributable to higher sodium intake among those aged 25 to 69 in 2011
FDA Advisory Panels: Prescribe Naloxone With Opioid Painkillers
Federal government urged to make naloxone more widely available, easier to obtain, and cheaper
EHR Data ID Differences in HTN Control Across Health Systems
Proportion of patients with uncontrolled blood pressure varies by health system and clinical site
Routine Supplements to Prevent Chronic Disease Not Advised
Micronutrient supplements may be warranted for specific nutritional needs or deficiencies
Fall Risk Factors Vary by Gender in Older Adults
Factors may ID older men and women at short- and long-term risk for injurious falls
Exclusion of Doctors From Public Health Insurance Up 2007 to 2017
Fraud, health crimes, substance abuse exclusions increased 20 percent per year from 2007 to 2017
