Smell Loss Predicts Mortality Irrespective of Dementia
Researchers say olfactory loss might mark deteriorating health, irrespective of dementia
REACH II, VA Did Not Increase Spending in Dementia Care
Behavioral interventions program for Alzheimer's patient caregivers did not increase health costs
Spouses Bereaved by Suicide Have Elevated Health Risks
Elevated risks of developing mental disorders and physical disorders relative to general population
30-Day Mortality Down During Joint Commission Survey Weeks
Patients admitted during survey weeks (versus non-survey weeks) have significantly lower mortality
TV Ads for Testosterone Tied to Increased Testing, Tx in U.S. Men
Increases in rates of new testing, testosterone initiation, initiation without a recent test
Surrogate Often Unaware of Tx Goals in Advance Care Planning
Agreement about communication related to QOL linked to surrogate knowledge of treatment goals
Vitamin E, Selenium Don’t Prevent Dementia in Older Men
No reduction in the incidence of dementia with supplements of vitamin E, selenium, or both
Low Serum Levels of DHEAS Predict Fractures in Older Men
Inverse correlation for DHEAS levels with risk of any fracture, non-vertebral major osteoporotic fractures
Lack of Recent Health Care Tied to Unawareness of Diabetes
Family history of diabetes, those who have been hospitalized in past year are less likely to be unaware
Black, Asian Medical Students Less Likely to Be AΩA Members
After adjustment, black, Asian medical students are less likely than white students to be AΩA members
