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Successful lumbar surgery is associated with improved glycemic control for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and type 2 diabetes mellitus

Surgery Can Benefit T2DM Control for Patients With Lumbar Stenosis

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Post-op HbA1c changes linked to improvement in Oswestry Disability Index, JOA, JOABPEQ scores
For women

Gout Linked to Increased Hip Fracture Risk in Women

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Women with history of gout have significantly increased hip, but not wrist, fracture risk
Recommendations have been updated for diagnosis

Recommendations Updated for Diagnosis, Management of COPD

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New recommendations focus on refinement of COPD assessment, escalation/de-escalation of therapy
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs don't help most patients with back pain

NSAIDs Found to Be of Little Benefit to Patients With Back Pain

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Patients who took NSAIDs were also 2.5 times more likely to suffer gastrointestinal side effects

January 2017 Briefing – Geriatrics

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for January 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
For older patients with hypertension

Benefits for Intensive BP Lowering in Older HTN Patients

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Intensive BP control linked to reductions in MACE, cardiovascular mortality, and heart failure
Paracardial adipose tissue may be a sign of developing cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women

Paracardial Fat Linked to Risk of CAC in Postmenopausal Women

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Researchers tie paracardial adipose tissue to raised risk of coronary artery calcification
There is a sharp increase in hospital admissions for cardiovascular events two days after a major snowfall

CVD-Related Hospital Admissions Up Second Day After Snowstorm

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Admissions for heart attack, chest pain, stroke 23 percent higher two days after major snowfall
A new statement from the American Heart Association

Cardiovascular Event Risks May Be Affected by Timing of Meals

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American Heart Association report suggests eating more earlier in the day may be healthier
Activities that keep the brain busy -- using a computer

Mentally Stimulating Tasks May Lower Risk of MCI in Older Adults

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Computer use, crafting, social activities, games all seem to improve brain health