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Among veterans

Meds Up Hospitalization for Dehydration, Heat-Linked Illness

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Commonly used meds linked to increased risk of hospitalization for dehydration, heat-related illness
Total drug expenditures are expected to increase by 11 to 13 percent in 2016

Total Drug Expenditures Projected to Increase in 2016

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In nonfederal hospitals, growth in spending mainly due to increased prices for existing drugs
Converting a single weekly meeting to a walking meeting can help raise work-related physical activity levels of white-collar workers

‘Walking Meetings’ Feasible Strategy for Employee Wellness

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Walking meetings increase on-the-job activity levels for white-collar workers
Certain behavior changes may be a harbinger of Alzheimer's disease

AAIC: Mild Behavior Changes May Be Early Indicator of Alzheimer’s

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Researchers have developed a checklist to help identify those at potential risk
Delirium is fairly common

Delirium Often Seen in Cancer Patients in the ER

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Delirium is relatively frequent and is underdiagnosed by physicians, researchers say
People who work in jobs that task the intellect are better able to withstand the effects of brain lesions commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease

AAIC: Intellectually-Stimulating Jobs May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

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Activities that highly stimulate the brain might build up 'reserve' to help ward off dementia
Persistent use of antihypertensive treatments is greater with the new generation of beta-blockers

Persistent Use Higher With New Generation Beta-Blockers

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Notable improvement seen with carvedilol and nebivolol, but not betaxolol
Colorectal cancer patients who consume higher amounts of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Intake of Marine ω-3 PUFAs Tied to Colorectal Cancer Survival

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High intake after CRC diagnosis associated with lower risk of CRC-specific mortality
A new study describes a scalable solution for transforming health care delivery in primary care into the patient-centered medical home model. The report was published online July 15 in the Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making.

Program Can Help Patient-Centered Practice Transition

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At practices in Alberta, significant impact seen for cognitive task analysis training program
Florida health officials say they're investigating a second possible case of locally transmitted Zika infection.

Another Non-Travel Related Case of Zika in Florida

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If confirmed, cases would be first instances of Zika infection in continental United States