Many U.S. Hospitals Offer Language Services
Percentage of hospitals offering language services increases with level of need
Risk of Post-Op Opioid Abuse Deemed Low for Elderly Patients
Vast majority of patients use the meds short term to ease their pain
Suicide Rate Increased in Patients With Serious Infections
Risk associated with hospitalization for infection accounted for 10.1 percent of suicides studied
Active Life Expectancy Varies for Older Blacks, Whites
Blacks, especially black women, have lower percentage of remaining life spent active
Low Initial Dose, No Refills Can Help Prevent Opioid Dependency
Patients given two prescription fills were 2.25 times more likely to become long-term opioid users
Many Americans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water
Immunotoxicity of polyfluoroalkyl/perfluoroalkyl substances seen at current exposure levels
Readmission Rates Up for Seniors With Low Access to Pharmacies
Problem is acute in small, rural areas of Oregon, researchers find
Guidance Needed for Frail Elderly With Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Integration of frailty-related items into current guidelines on nonmelanoma skin cancer is limited
No Recent Increase in Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease in U.S.
Since early 2000s, little increase in prevalence of stage 3 and 4 chronic kidney disease
Acupuncture May Be Useful in Treatment of Amnestic MCI
Better outcomes for acupuncture versus nimodipine, with greater rates of clinical efficacy, MMSE scores
