CDC: Legionella Present in Hospital, Nursing Home Plumbing
Effective water management, sanitation programs can reduce the risk of exposure
Health System Sees Success With E-Visits Via Patient Portal
Portal offers access to physicians without an office visit for certain common symptoms
Chronic Pain Tied to Increased Risk of Memory Loss
Findings in patients 60 and older with moderate or severe chronic pain
Adverse Brain Outcomes Seen With Even Moderate Drinking
Findings suggest U.S. drinking guidelines might be too liberal
Positive Clinical Effects Seen for Placebos Without Deception
Findings based on five studies involving patients with IBS, depression, allergic rhinitis, back pain, ADHD
Venlafaxine Use Linked to Bone Turnover Markers in Older Adults
Increase in CTX and decrease in P1NP, consistent with accelerated bone loss with antidepressant tx
Many Taking NOACs for A-Fib May Not Be Getting Right Dose
Study of newer medications finds 16 percent receive too much or too little
Stroke Risk Elevated in Elderly Patients With Cirrhosis
Magnitude of association higher for intracerebral, subarachnoid hemorrhage versus ischemic stroke
Family Can Improve Timely Detection in Nursing Home Care
Family members notice signs of change in health and inform care staff about these changes
Combo of Several Meds at Smaller Doses May Boost HTN Care
Researchers posit smaller doses of several drugs better than standard dose of just one medication
