Psoriasis Remission Described After Hepatitis C Virus Treatment
Case report: After initiation of ledipasvir-sofosbuvir, HCV RNA decreased, and skin lesions improved
Sauna Exposure Improves Cardiovascular Function
Study shows decreases in mean carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity, drop in systolic, diastolic BP
Spontaneous Pharynx Perforation After Forceful or Stifled Sneeze
Case report: 34-year-old describes popping sensation and swelling in neck after trying to halt a sneeze
Race, Education Level Predict CRT in Very Elderly With NSCLC
In elderly with stage III lung cancer, black race, lower-educated county tied to not receiving care
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Linked to Reduced Frailty
Lower risk of incident frailty for community-dwelling older adults with greater adherence to the diet
Physical Activity Doesn’t Seem to Reduce Risk of Frailty in Elderly
Baseline frailty didn't modify effect of physical activity on reducing major mobility disability
Idalopirdine May Not Improve Cognition in Mild Alzheimer’s
Findings from three randomized trials show no improvement in cognition vs. placebo over 24 weeks
Adjuvanted Shingles Subunit Vaccine Likely More Cost-Effective
Less overall cost and more effective than live attenuated vaccine at all ages; generally a good value
Repeated Flu Vaccinations Help Prevent Severe Infection
Annual vaccination found to lessen flu severity, hospitalizations, and death among the elderly
Charting Intervention Improves Geriatric Assessment Notes
Includes templates, education, outreach, reminders for documenting function, cognition, care planning
