Interns’ Schedule Takes Toll on Sleep, Physical Activity, Mood
Findings based on eight-month evaluation of new interns using Fitbit activity trackers
Preserved Neurogenesis in Hippocampus of Healthy Seniors
Older adults have less angiogenesis, neuroplasticity; smaller quiescent progenitor pool in anterior-mid DG
Online Doc Reviews Don’t Reflect Patient Satisfaction Surveys
No difference in Press Ganey PSS for physicians with versus those without negative online reviews
Docs Engage Little to Coordinate Medicare Home Health Care
Findings based on use of form CMS-485 for plan certification between home health care agencies
Eating Veggies Found to Protect Against Atherosclerosis in Women
Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and brussels sprouts are most beneficial
Variations Identified in Free-Text Directions in E-Prescriptions
However, more than half of all prescriber's patient directions could be categorized into 25 concepts
Sudden Loss of Wealth Increases Risk of All-Cause Mortality
Increased risk of death in those with negative wealth shock versus continuously positive wealth
Older Adults Believe Marijuana Can Be Effective for Pain
Most older adults support its use when recommended by doctor; some support its use for anyone
March 2018 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for March 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Agile Implementation Speeds Initiation of Health Care Solutions
Case study demonstrates effectiveness of collaborative care model for dementia care
