Very Small Brain Lesions Linked to Risk of Stroke, Death
About triple the risk of stroke and stroke-related death for lesions smaller than 3 mm only
Stroke Tied to Accelerated Cognitive Decline Over Long Term
Deterioration centers around global cognition, executive function
Surveillance Becoming More Common for Prostate Cancer
Many men with low-risk disease being spared prostatectomy, radiation, androgen deprivation tx
Despite Risk to Patients, Health Providers Often Work While Sick
Main reason is not wanting to let colleagues, patients down
Adapted Diabetes Prevention Program Deemed Effective
Older adults more compliant, but significant outcomes improved across ages
New Evidence Can Help Informed Choice in Incontinence Surgery
For mid-urethral sling, fewer adverse events with transobturator route versus retropubic route
Lifestyle Factors Can Halve Heart Failure Risk in Elderly
Researchers suggest health choices still make a difference in old age
Regional Variation in Treatment of Ischemic Stroke
Region accounted for 7 to 8 percent of variation in thrombolysis treatment
June 2015 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for June 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Nocturia, Need for Reassurance Key Drivers for Men Seeking Care
Overall, men with LUTS showed remarkably poor knowledge about their symptoms
