Persistent Back Pain Linked to Earlier Mortality in Older Women
Those with frequent persistent back pain have higher risk for all-cause, cardiovascular, cancer mortality
Certain SGLT2 Inhibitors, GLP-1 RAs for T2DM Also Cut CV Risk
Report provides guidance on reducing CV risk in patients with T2DM and atherosclerotic CV disease
Dementia Often Misclassified With Brief Cognitive Assessments
Only consistent predictor of overall misclassification was absence of informant-rated poor memory
Climate Change Ups Heat Deaths, Especially Among Elderly
More people vulnerable to heat exposure, potentially causing heat stress, heart and kidney disease
Protein Intake Tied to Disability Trajectory in Very Old
Intake of at least 1 g/kg of adjusted body weight per day linked to better disability trajectories
Food Assistance May Help Older Adults Adhere to Diabetes Meds
Food assistance may cut number of older adults with diabetes forgoing medications due to cost
Risks of Trazodone Similar to Those of Atypical Antipsychotics
Among older adults with dementia, rates of falls, fracture similar, but mortality rate lower
Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care
Patients, families should be treated with dignity and respect, be actively engaged in care
FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process
Revised process will ensure new medical devices meet safety and effectiveness standards
ACA Coverage Substantial, but Did Not Impact Labor Markets
Coverage gains did not negatively impact employment levels, hours worked, earnings
