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Cardiac rehabilitation programs are considered a key part of recovering from acute myocardial infarction -- but only a small minority of patients ever attend one

Cardiac Rehab Participation Too Low Among Acute MI Survivors

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Findings imply that referral isn't enough
Older adults with lower scores on executive function tests are significantly more likely to experience coronary heart disease or stroke

Reduced Executive Function May Mean Higher CVD Risk

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May signal need for closer attention to cardiovascular risk management
About one-quarter of older patients with acute myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention are discharged on triple therapy (warfarin

One in Four With MI and A-Fib Discharged on Triple Therapy

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Findings among older patients with acute MI and atrial fibrillation undergoing PCI
Adults who regularly eat spicy foods appear to have a reduced mortality risk

Spicy Food Consumption Linked to Reduced Mortality Risk

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Regularly eating chili peppers, other spicy foods linked to lower mortality risk during study period
High doses of vitamin D do not appear to protect postmenopausal women from osteoporosis

Bone Health Benefits Lacking for Vitamin D Supplements

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No increases seen in bone density, muscle mass, or mobility in postmenopausal women

July 2015 Briefing – Geriatrics

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for July 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Mobile health short message service text messages can improve medication adherence

Review: mHealth Text Messages Promote Medication Adherence

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Nine of 13 articles show improvement in adherence rates with mobile health text messages
Older smokers who experience migraines appear to be at increased risk of stroke

Older Smokers With Migraines May Face Added Stroke Risk

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Researchers find no increased risk among nonsmokers
The American Medical Association is encouraging clinicians to share their perspectives on electronic heath records and the meaningful use program.

AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use

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Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
From 2014 to 2024

U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024

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Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging