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
CDC IDs Outbreak Trends Tied to Treated Recreational Water
Outbreaks with confirmed infectious etiology usually caused by Cryptosporidium, Legionella, Pseudomonas
American Urological Association, May 18-21
The American Urological Association's 2018 Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Urological Association was held from May 18 to 21 in...
Increase in Tx Candidates With 2017 Hypertension Guidelines
Increase in proportion of adults recommended for treatment; estimated decrease in CVD events, deaths
Global Variation in Personal Health Care Access and Quality
Highest performance in Iceland, lowest in Central African Republic, with variation in rate of progress
