High Total Cholesterol Protects Against Cognitive Decline
Findings among elderly whose total cholesterol increased from midlife levels
Falls in Elderly Patients Cost $50 Billion Annually
Findings include medical costs attributed to fatal and nonfatal falls; costs for fatal falls $754 million
Doctors Facing Challenge to Help Needy While Protecting Practices
Many practices are finding it difficult to maintain their viability while caring for patients who can't pay
Progression of Obesity Influences Risk of Diabetes Over Life Course
If population had maintained normal BMI in 10-year study, 64.2 percent of cases would have been averted
Pharmacists Play Key Roles in Cardiac Disease Management
Pharmacists have role as part of health care team, as patients transition to discharge, in community
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, March 2-5
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting/World Allergy Congress The annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma...
Vascular Risk Factors Tied to Increased Incontinence Risk
Previous stroke or TIA, increased BMI are among risk factors for urgency urinary incontinence
No Link Found Between Marijuana Use, Kidney Function
Researchers compared current and past marijuana use to never users
30-Day ER Revisit Predicts Poor Outcomes in Elderly
Older age, male sex, polypharmacy, and cognitive impairment are independent predictors of a revisit
Patient, Caregiver Characteristics Predict LVAD Response
Greatest improvement in patient QOL, worsening of caregiver strain in first month after implantation
