Review: Positive Link for Alcohol, Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
For every 10-g increase in ethanol intake per day, positive correlation seen for BCC, cutaneous SCC
Single BMD, Fracture History Predict Long-Term Fracture Risk
Single bone mineral density measure, fracture history predict risk over 20 to 25 years in older women
Sodium Intake >3.7 g/Day Linked to Adverse Cardiac Strain
Systolic BP explained some of the indirect effect between ESI and longitudinal strain, e' velocity
Stent Surgery Could Benefit Select Glaucoma Patients
About one dozen XEN Gel Stent implants have been performed at Kellogg Eye Center
Light Therapy Shows Moderate Benefits for Cognitively Impaired
Review indicates moderate effect on behavioral disturbances, depression; small effect on sleep
CRC Screen Up for Older Patients, Those Not in Labor Force
Patient-provider communication not associated with receipt of CRC screening
Increased Dementia Risk With Hearing Loss in Older Adults
Increased risk of dementia with moderate and poor hearing in cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses
Switching to Generic Eye Meds Could Save Medicare Millions
Medicare is billed more than $1 billion annually for glaucoma treatments alone, researchers say
Lack of Training Linked to Cancer Patient Caregiver Burden
Correlation between training and burden was partially mediated by confidence
ENRGISE Pilot Study Will Inform Larger Trial of IL-6 in Seniors
Pilot study expected to provide data on recruitment yields, feasibility, meds tolerance, adherence
