Economic Benefit for Lifestyle Modification in Prediabetes
Three-year return on investment for prevention program estimated to be as high as 42 percent
No Benefit for Activity Restriction Post Prolapse Surgery
Equal satisfaction for women instructed to liberally resume activities, restrict postoperative activities
Low Self-Esteem Linked to Anxiety/Depression in SLE
Higher anxiety, depression scores for patients with low self-esteem scores from South California, Manila
Inpatient Rehab Doesn’t Up Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
No significant difference in six-minute walk test for inpatient, at-home rehab at 26 weeks after TKA
Cystic Fibrosis Patients in Canada Live Longer Than Those in U.S.
Canadians with cystic fibrosis live about 10 years longer on average, researchers say
Access to Fertility Clinics Limited for Many U.S. Women
Among those of childbearing age, 29 percent had no clinic, while another 11 percent had only one
AAOS: Osteoporosis Fractures More Often Fatal for Men
Mortality rate 18.7 percent for men, 13.9 percent for women year after fracture
Concurrent Benzodiazepine, Opioid Use Up Significantly
Providers urged to exercise caution in prescribing opioids for patients already using benzodiazepines
Experimental Nutrient Kit May Avert Postpartum Depression
Supplement designed to counter functions of elevated monoamine oxidase activity
Omega-3 Supplements May Benefit Heart Failure Patients
And supplements still deemed useful for patients who have had a recent myocardial infarction