Study IDs Pain Descriptors for Varying Stages of Low Back Pain
Burning, prickling, pain attacks, and pressure pain may be descriptors used for outcome measures
Many Organizations Not Meeting Trial Reporting Requirements
Only 19 percent of organizations use computer software to monitor compliance with Final Rule
Pharmacists Can Play Role in Identifying Frailty
Pharmacists should review patient medication records and identify meds that may up frailty risk
Midlife Transition Tied to Decreasing Stress in Women
Changing menopausal status does not have significant role in perceived stress after adjustment
Five Strategies to Reduce Acute Care for Cancer Patients ID’d
Findings include enhanced care coordination, early palliative care, and new loci for urgent cancer care
Systemic Inflammation at Midlife May Up Risk of Later Frailty
Findings similar for composite scores of both C-reactive protein and four inflammatory markers
Sleep Duration Linked to Health-Related QoL in Kidney Disease
7-hour sleepers have highest health-related quality of life; lower QoL seen with shorter, longer sleep
Older Adults Agree Sex Is Important Part of Relationships
More than half of older adults surveyed agree that sex is important to their overall quality of life
In Heart Failure, Initial ICU Care by Cardiologist Differs by Race
African-Americans less likely than Caucasians to receive care in ICU for heart failure by a cardiologist
Palliative Care Consult Can Cut Hospital Costs in Seriously Ill
PCC linked to reduction in hospital costs for hospitalized adults with serious illness
