Calcium, Vitamin D Don’t Seem to Reduce Fracture Risk in Seniors
No reduction in incidence of fractures among community-dwelling older adults taking supplements
Exposure to PM2.5, Ozone at Low Levels Linked to Mortality
Link between short-term exposure to levels below air quality standards, mortality in Medicare population
Multicomponent Strategies Most Effective for BP Control
In patients with hypertension, multilevel, multicomponent strategies may be best
Plasma Volume Changes May Mediate Effects of Empagliflozin
Findings suggest reduced CV mortality risk mediated by effects on markers of plasma volume
Higher ω-3 Fatty Acid Intake Tied to Lower Glaucoma Risk
But higher levels of total polyunsaturated fatty acid intake associated with increased odds of glaucoma
FDA Removes Boxed Warning From Certain Asthma Medications
Decision applies to long-acting beta agonists used in combination with inhaled corticosteroids
Financial Strain, Stress High Among Colorectal CA Survivors
Colorectal cancer survivors with this strain, stress more likely to have low health-related quality of life
Wearing Amber Lenses Before Bed May Help With Insomnia
Improvements in Pittsburgh Insomnia Rating Scale and significant delay in reported wake-up time
Findings Support Comprehensive Approach for Seniors With Cancer
Persistent symptoms, comorbidities, leisure-time physical activity, financial challenges deemed key factors
Interruption of Apixaban Doesn’t Impact Bleeding in A-Fib
Similarly low rate of thromboembolic events with uninterrupted, minimally interrupted apixaban
