About 30 Percent Misdiagnosed With Lower Extremity Cellulitis
Misdiagnosis leads to 50,000 to 130,000 unnecessary hospitalizations, costs of $195 to $515 million
October 2016 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for October 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Reduction of Chemical Exposure Cuts Diabetes in Elderly
Twenty-five percent reduction in chemical exposure could prevent 152,481 cases of diabetes in Europe
Similar Complication Rate for Transvenous, Subcutaneous ICDs
Nature of complications differs, with more nonlead-related complications for subcutaneous ICD
Benefit of Exercise on Resting Pulse Rate in Seniors Unclear
Statistically significant but clinically small average effect over the course of 2.6 years
Diabetes-Related Distress Ups Risk for Rx Nonadherence
Depression is independent predictor of adherence; reduces the effects of diabetes distress
Few Changes in Employer-Sponsored Insurance 2013-2014
Only 3.5 percent of employers dropped coverage and 1.1 percent added coverage from 2013 to 2014
Depressive Symptoms Linked to Functional Status in CAD
Patients with class II, III, or IV functional status have increased risk of hospitalization for heart failure
Questionnaire, Peak Flow Can ID Undiagnosed COPD
CAPTURE with peak flow can identify patients who would benefit from currently available therapy
Too Few Seniors Addressing Advance Care Planning
Finding suggests efforts to encourage more planning aren't working, researcher says
