Tai Chi Deemed Beneficial for Knee Osteoarthritis
Similar benefits for Tai Chi, physical therapy; benefits of Tai Chi consistent across instructors
Ambulatory BP Monitoring Can Help ID Masked Hypertension
Blacks with undetected HTN twice as likely to eventually be diagnosed with clinic HTN
Complementary Medicine Use Up With Chronic Conditions
Adults with two or more conditions more likely to use complementary and alternative medicine
Hospitalists Need Strategies for Providing Adequate Pain Relief
Hospitalists report limited success for management of acute exacerbations of chronic pain with opioids
ATS: Indacaterol-Glycopyrronium Cuts COPD Exacerbations
More effective than salmeterol-fluticasone for patients with history of COPD exacerbations
ATS: Home-Based Pulmonary Rehab Good for Stable COPD
Home-based model with one home visit and seven telephone calls at least as good as hospital PR
ASH: Studies Support Aggressive Treatment of HTN in Elderly
Latest findings from national trial show it lowers chances of heart failure, even in older adults
Religious Service Attendance May Affect Mortality Among Women
Regular service attendees were one-third less likely to die over 20-year period
Physical Activity Associated With Lower Risk of Many Cancers
Findings for self-reported leisure-time physical activity of moderate to vigorous intensity
Fall Risk Up With Initiation, Intensification of HTN Meds
Short-term fall risk up during 15 days after initiation, intensification of antihypertensive medication
