Strong State Firearm Policies, Lower Firearm Suicide Rate Tied
Counties with low home state, interstate scores had higher firearm homicide rates, overall homicide rate
Program Aids Communication for Spouses Affected by Dementia
At home, dyadic psychoeducational intervention program seems to improve spousal communication
February 2018 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for February 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Retinopathy Associated With Accelerated Cognitive Decline
20-year cognitive change is greater with moderate-to-severe retinopathy than no retinopathy
Conventional Hemodialysis Induces Drop in Cerebral Blood Flow
Global CBF declined significantly by 10 percent from before the start to the end of hemodialysis
Early Studies Often Show Exaggerated Treatment Effect
Findings based on assessment of trials evaluating drugs, devices to treat chronic medical conditions
AAN: Adherence to DASH Diet May Reduce Risk of Depression
For older adults, positive correlation identified for the Western diet with depression over time
Recommendations for Optimizing Hidden Curriculum in Medicine
Clinical learning environment should be optimized by ensuring what is taught in classroom is modeled
Understanding Rx Nonadherence Can Improve Adherence
Changing attitudes toward patients and their medication adherence can improve adherence
Knee Pain, Functional Impairment Associated With Depression
In elderly Japanese, difficulty putting on, taking off socks, pain at night linked to depressive symptoms
