Rate of Hearing Loss Projected to Almost Double in the U.S. by 2060
Increase will be greatest among adults over 70, researchers say
Variation in Cost of Actinic Keratosis Management
Adjusted ratio of mean cost in highest versus lowest quintile ranged from 1.72 to 1.80
Care Setting Affects Management of Carotid Artery Stenosis
Likelihood of undergoing procedural management increased for treatment in fee-for-service system
Past Prescribing Behavior Predicts Choice of Insomnia Rx
Historical preference highly predictive of future prescribing behavior
Overall, 8.8 Percent of U.S. Population Uninsured in 2016
In first nine months of 2016, 12.3 percent of adults aged 18 to 64 and 5 percent of children uninsured
Specific Autoimmune Diseases Tied to Subsequent Dementia Risk
Patients with autoimmune disorders 20 percent more likely to experience later dementia
Wide Variation Found for Amount of Melatonin in Supplements
Almost three-quarters of supplements tested were misleadingly labeled
February 2017 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for February 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Poor Knowledge of Charcot Neuroarthropathy Reported
Clinicians with better knowledge of CN more likely to provide correct initial management
More Functions Available for Physicians at PCMH Practices
Higher performance, availability of patient-centered medical home-related functions at PCMH practices
