Sleep Duration Linked to Health-Related QoL in Kidney Disease
7-hour sleepers have highest health-related quality of life; lower QoL seen with shorter, longer sleep
Palliative Care Consult Can Cut Hospital Costs in Seriously Ill
PCC linked to reduction in hospital costs for hospitalized adults with serious illness
DRESS Prototype Promising for Persons With Dementia
Prototype can provide automated dressing support by identifying incorrect dressing scenarios
Frequency of Sauna Bathing Linked to Reduced Stroke Risk
Reduced risk seen after adjustment for CV risk factors, physical activity, socioeconomic status
April 2018 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for April 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Early Readmissions More Preventable Than Later Ones
General medicine readmissions within seven days more amendable to hospital-based interventions
Doctors Generally Confident With Deprescribing for Elderly
Lack of time and difficulty engaging patients, caregivers reported as barriers to deprescribing
Practices Should Be Aware of Correct Way to Fire Employees
Practices should be aware of basic employment laws in their state, which vary with number of employees
Reforms Suggested for Improving Medical Nutrition Education
Enhancing physician training will up engagement in diet counseling for patients with ASCVD
Five Healthy Lifestyle Habits Could Add >10 Years to Life
Reduced risk for all-cause, cancer, cardiovascular mortality for adults with five vs. zero low-risk factors
