CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills
More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain
Meta-Analysis: Statins Cut Risk of Advanced Colorectal Adenoma
In meta-analysis, statin use linked to reduced risk of advanced, but not any colorectal adenoma
Mindfulness-Based Tx Doesn’t Cut Distress in Prostate Cancer
No significant changes in intervention outcomes for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in advanced PC
Improved Cognitive Status Seen Following TAVR
More pronounced improvement in patients with baseline cognitive impairment
Amyloid Beta Deposits Can Affect Hearts of Alzheimer’s Patients
Deposits can lead to compromised myocardial function
E-Prescribing of High-Risk Drugs May Contribute to Falls in Elderly
Study found 41 percent of medications that can increase drowsiness were set too high for seniors
ADT Use Not Linked to Dementia in Prostate Cancer
No increased risk of dementia for androgen deprivation therapy use versus nonuse
Significant Birth Cohort Effect in Ischemic Stroke Risk
Age-adjusted rates of stroke lower for those born 1945 to 1954 compared with those born earlier, later
Out-of-Pocket Cancer Costs High for Patients With Medicare Only
Without supplemental insurance, out-of-pocket costs average 25 percent of annual earnings
Older Fallers Have Often Been Administered High-Risk Drugs
High-risk medication frequently administered at doses higher than recommended
