CDC: Prevalence of No Insurance Varies by Occupational Groups
Significant drop in prevalence of uninsured from 2013 to 2014; variation by occupation in both years
AMA Guide Highlights Importance of Caring for Caregivers
Burnout can have harmful effects for both patients and caregivers if left unaddressed
Mindfulness Program May Help Increase Physical Activity Levels
Meditation/stress reduction may be as effective aerobic training program in increasing activity
CDC: Office-Based Physician Visit Rates Vary by Patient Age, Sex
Visit rates for females exceeded that for males; rates for infants, seniors exceeded that for those age 1-64
May 2018 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for May 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Postmenopausal Sex Hormone Levels Associated With Later CVD
Higher testosterone/estradiol ratio linked to elevated risk for incident cardiovascular disease
Higher HDL-C Linked to Better Cognition in Older DM Patients
However, no significant clinical factor was found to predict cognitive decline in older diabetes patients
Review IDs Exercise ‘Dose’ That May Improve Cognition in Seniors
52+ hours of exercise over 6 months tied to improved cognition for seniors with, without impairment
AUA: Yoga Can Reduce Urinary Incontinence in Older Women
Greater decrease in total UI frequency with yoga intervention versus time-and-attention control group
ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care
98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
