New Hypertension Guideline Discussed for Older Adults
Clinicians should be mindful of specific BP goals proven to reduce cardiovascular disease risk
Insomnia Found to Be Common but Mild in Older Adults
Insomnia significantly associated only with depressive symptoms, restless leg syndrome
Gaps in Care Post Discharge for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Thirty-nine percent with positive finding on CT had not seen medical practitioner within three months
Recommendations Developed for Improving Women’s Health Care
Recommendations focus on policies to improve health outcomes, including training for clinicians
CDC: Outpatient Rehab Rates Suboptimal for Stroke Survivors
Based on data from four states, in 2015, 35.5 percent of adult stroke survivors used outpatient rehab
Senior CA Patients Also Benefit From Palliative Radiotherapy
Benefit of palliative radiation for bone metastasis across age groups; older age should not preclude tx
ACS Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening to Start at Age 45
Average-risk adults aged 45+ should undergo high-sensitivity stool-based test, structural exam
Annual Health Care Expenditure Higher for Hypertensive Patients
2.5 times inpatient cost, almost double outpatient cost, and almost triple the prescription meds cost
Older Adults Often Reluctant to Set Up Secure Patient Portal
Concerns include increased chance of error versus talking on phone, in person
CPAP Use May Improve Sexual QOL in Those With Sleep Apnea
Findings based on one year of follow-up for patients newly diagnosed with sleep apnea
