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More older Americans with chronic health problems are opting to live at home

Greater Numbers of U.S. Seniors Are Being Cared for at Home

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Sharpest increase in home care observed among older Americans with milder disabilities
Appendicitis should be considered for older adults presenting with abdominal pain or nonspecific symptoms

Appendicitis Should Be Considered Among Elderly

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Two cases reported of seniors with atypical presentation, including nonspecific symptoms
For physicians with faculty appointments at 24 U.S. public medical schools there are significant salary differences between men and women

Differences in Salary for Male, Female Faculty Physicians

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Significant differences seen even after accounting for age, experience, specialty, faculty rank
A considerable proportion of older patients are not up-to-date with colorectal cancer screening and do not receive timely follow-up of abnormal fecal blood tests

Follow-Up of Colorectal CA Screens Lacking in Older Patients

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Likelihood of being up-to-date, receiving timely follow-up lower for patients aged 76 years and older
Yoga benefits adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Review: Yoga Benefits Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

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Further studies needed to confirm long-term effects on diabetes
Excessive stress can lead to memory problems among breast cancer survivors

Exercise Can Improve Memory in Breast Cancer Survivors

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Moderate physical activity can ease stress that impairs memory
Statins may help lower mortality in patients with four common types of cancer

Statins Could Help Boost Survival Among Cancer Patients

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Study found an association -- but no proof -- of prolonged survival
One in every 20 adults have used antibiotics without a doctor's guidance

Many Adults ‘Hoarding,’ Self-Prescribing Antibiotics

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One in 20 hold onto and use old, leftover meds, contributing to threat of resistance
Scientists have identified a second patient in the United States who was infected with a bacteria that is resistant to an antibiotic of last resort. The findings were published online July 11 in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.

Second U.S. Case of Bacteria Resistant to Colistin

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Findings raise concerns that mcr-1 may jump to other types of resistant bacteria
Medication organization devices may cause medication-related adverse events in unintentionally nonadherent older people

Medication Organization Devices Tied to Adverse Effects

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Study identifies design elements for future trials to evaluate device effectiveness in elderly