Malnutrition Is Associated With Poor Prognosis in Heart Failure
One-year mortality was increased for patients with moderate or severe versus mild or no malnutrition
Resistance Exercise May Reduce Depressive Symptoms in Adults
Meta-analysis shows reduction in depressive symptoms with RET, with considerable heterogeneity
FDA Targets Clinics Offering Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies
Clinics claim unapproved therapies can treat number of diseases and conditions, including ALS and cancer
Coaching to Up H2O Intake Does Not Slow eGFR Decline in CKD
No significant slowing in kidney function decline after one year for adults with chronic kidney disease
Surgery for Hip Fx Cuts Mortality in NH Residents With Dementia
Less pain, fewer pressure ulcers for nursing home residents with dementia after surgical hip fx repair
Psychological Therapies May Help Older Adults With Chronic Pain
Small benefits seen in older adults for pain intensity, anxiety, catastrophizing beliefs, self-efficacy
Lymphoma, Leukemia Survivors Have Increased Health Care Use
Survivors who are psychologically distressed use even more services than those who aren't
Approaches to Firearms for Persons With Dementia Discussed
Approaches to guns for patients with mild cognitive impairment could be similar to those for driving
Regulatory Requirements Drive Dissatisfaction With EHRs
Other countries using EHR software report satisfaction, cite it as tool improving efficacy
USPSTF: Decision to Undergo PSA Screening Should Be Individual
C recommendation for men aged 55 to 69 years; USPSTF recommends against screening for age 70+