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Review IDs Exercise ‘Dose’ That May Improve Cognition in Seniors

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52+ hours of exercise over 6 months tied to improved cognition for seniors with, without impairment
A three-month yoga intervention can reduce urinary incontinence frequency in ambulatory women aged 50 years or older

AUA: Yoga Can Reduce Urinary Incontinence in Older Women

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Greater decrease in total UI frequency with yoga intervention versus time-and-attention control group
The data on popular supplements show no consistent cardiovascular benefit

No Consistent Cardiovascular Benefit Seen for Supplements

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Generally moderate- or low-quality evidence for preventive benefits, no effect, or increased risk
A set of commonly available variables may be useful in predicting the five-year risk of height loss ≥1 inch in postmenopausal women

Variables ID’d to Predict Height Loss in Postmenopausal Women

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Age, weight, use of oral corticosteroids associated with risk of height loss over five years
Introducing the Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative

Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative Improves Care Delivery

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Reduction in Medicare spending associated with CPC was not enough to cover care management fees
The widespread shortages of injectable opioids and small-volume parenteral solutions are jeopardizing patient care and placing a strain on hospital operations

ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care

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98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
Clinicians caring for older adults with hypertension should be mindful of the specific blood pressure goals proven to reduce cardiovascular disease events

New Hypertension Guideline Discussed for Older Adults

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Clinicians should be mindful of specific BP goals proven to reduce cardiovascular disease risk
Insomnia is common in older community-dwelling adults

Insomnia Found to Be Common but Mild in Older Adults

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Insomnia significantly associated only with depressive symptoms, restless leg syndrome
There are considerable gaps in follow-up care for patients with mild traumatic brain injury who have been discharged from the hospital

Gaps in Care Post Discharge for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

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Thirty-nine percent with positive finding on CT had not seen medical practitioner within three months
Women face unique health challenges across their lifetimes

Recommendations Developed for Improving Women’s Health Care

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Recommendations focus on policies to improve health outcomes, including training for clinicians