Lixisenatide Beneficial in Seniors With Uncontrolled Diabetes
Improved HbA1c reduction versus placebo in older patients uncontrolled on current medications
Bacteria, Fungi Found in Some Medicinal Marijuana Samples
Man undergoing cancer treatment died from fungal infection thought to come from medical marijuana
Medicare Shared Savings Linked to Lower Post-Acute Spending
And, performance is similar on standardized costs for Oregon, Colorado Medicaid ACO models
ACP Issues Guideline for Treating Acute, Subacute, Chronic LBP
Recommendations state opioids should be last resort for pain
AHA: CVD Expected to Cost U.S. $1.1 Trillion Per Year by 2035
American Heart Association estimates CVD-related disease in nearly half of Americans in <20 years
NOACs Have Been Widely Adopted Into Practice
Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants prescribed more often than vitamin K antagonists
Interventions Up Discussion of Advanced Care Planning
Series of quality improvement interventions increases capture of advanced care directives in EMR
Review Links Albuminuria to Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
Worse global cognitive performance and accelerated cognitive decline for subjects with albuminuria
Use of Multiple CNS-Affecting Drugs Increasing Among Seniors
Psychiatrist cautions doctors and patients to consider risks and benefits of each drug
Yoga Linked to Low Back Pain Relief, Improvement in Function
Review of 12 studies found small improvements in pain levels, function after 3 to 6 months
