Risk of Dementia Up for Older Adults With Lowest Wealth
Increased risk seen independent of education, index of multiple deprivation, health indicators
Surgical Site Infection Rate Can Be Reduced in Hysterectomy
Implementation of perioperative prevention bundle linked to reduction in surgical site infection rate
AUA: Most Women Report Dysfunctional Toileting Behaviors
Large proportions of women report premature voiding, straining to void, and delayed voiding
Robust Immune Responses for Herpes Zoster Subunit Vaccine
Humoral response seen for 97.8 percent of HZ/su vaccine recipients versus 2 percent of placebo
Starting Exercise Even in Older Age Cuts Heart Failure Risk
Benefit seen from approximately 30 minutes of brisk walking four times per week
Depression-Heart Rate Variability Link Is Bidirectional
Study performed in twin pairs found associations between HRV, Beck Depression Inventory score
Rivaroxaban Linked to Low VTE Recurrence in Active Cancer
Lower rate of VTE recurrence, but higher clinically relevant non-major bleeding versus dalteparin
Semaglutide Found to Be Effective Against Type 2 Diabetes
The once-weekly glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist cuts HbA1c, body weight
Pharmacists Should Counsel Patients Fasting for Ramadan
Pharmacists can suggest adjustments for meds taken several times per day, those affected by food intake
AUA: Many Have Unused Opioids After Urologic Procedures
Patients use just over half of initial prescription; highest percentage of unused meds for cystectomy
