October May Be Best Time for Older Adults to Receive Flu Shot
Waning protection with early vaccine must be balanced with fewer vaccinated with compressed schedule, early peak
Patient-Report Instrument Helps Identify ADEs in Older Adults
With accuracy of 75 percent, tool differentiates between symptoms of adverse drug events, chronic disease
11 Million Deaths Attributable to Poor Diet in 2017
Leading dietary risk factors for deaths, DALYs include high sodium intake, low intake of whole grains
Most Osteoporosis Guidelines Do Not Discuss Patient Choices
When patient beliefs, values, preferences are cited, they are not usually supported by evidence
Short Sleep Duration, Not OSA, Linked to Daytime Sleepiness
Obstructive sleep apnea, but not SSD, is linked to obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia
Odds of Hay Fever Up With Very Early, Late Spring Onset
Odds of hay fever increased for start of season more than three weeks before or after normal onset
Early Hospital Intervention for Diabetes Improves Outcomes
Early identification and management decreases hyperglycemia, hospital-acquired infections
Readmission Risk Up With Shorter Stay at Nursing Facility
For patients with heart failure discharged to SNF then home, risk highest during first two days at home
FDA: High Levels of Heavy Metals Found in Kratom Products
Products contain levels of lead and nickel at concentrations that exceed safe daily intake
FDA Issues Warning on E-Cigarette Liquids Resembling Cough Syrup
Products have labeling, advertising that imitate prescription cough syrup products
