Physician Reviews Approaches to Treating Opioid-Use Disorders
Medically-supervised withdrawal is not usually sufficient to induce long-term recovery
High Doses of Omega-3s May Help Healing After Acute MI
Reductions seen in left ventricular systolic volume index and noninfarct myocardial fibrosis
Liraglutide Not Beneficial in Advanced Heart Failure
No difference in heart function, disease stability or in rates of mortality, rehospitalization
Hospitalizations for Heart Failure With Preserved EF Common
Patients are older, more often female, more likely to have comorbidities than patients with HFrEF
Locked Doors May Not Prevent Inpatient Suicide, Absconding
Treatment on open wards linked to lower odds of suicide attempts, absconding with and without return
August Designated National Immunization Awareness Month
Resources available to up immunization include webinars and videos, training program for residents
High Animal Protein Intake Tied to Higher Risk of Early Mortality
However, association can be mediated by otherwise healthy lifestyle
July 2016 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for July 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
European Countries Implementing Cost-Sharing
Some financial protections are in place for poorer populations
[18F]-AV-1451 Shows Staging Potential in Alzheimer’s
Elevated [18F]-AV-1451 SUVR linked to volumetric loss in hippocampus, AD cortical signature regions