Educational Level, Age Linked to Eye Health Knowledge
Likelihood of being exposed to eye health information up with educational attainment, age, income
Use of Palliative Care Up for End-Stage Liver Disease
Hispanic race and insurance coverage associated with lower referral to palliative care
Pre-, Post-Op C-Reactive Protein Levels Tied to Delirium
CRP levels linked to incidence, duration, severity of delirium in older adults undergoing noncardiac sx
Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Higher Mortality Risk
Researchers find association between prolonged use of certain meds and increased risk of early death
At-Risk Pain Patients Can Cut Opioid Use With Psychology Tools
Acceptance and commitment therapy found to help reduce chronic opioid use after surgery
Certain OTC Products Can Provide Benefits Similar to Hearing Aids
Devices perform almost as well and are much cheaper, but they aren't regulated, researcher notes
June 2017 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for June 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Depression Contributes to Health Decline Seen in Cancer Caregivers
Identifying signs early on might help protect these individuals, researchers say
Dutasteride Associated With Metabolic Safety Concerns
Use of medication in BPH linked to higher hemoglobin A1c and LDL cholesterol levels
Poll Finds Seniors Struggling With Drug Costs Don’t Seek Help
Roughly half of older Americans don't, but those who do receive assistance from their doctor
