Half of population may have mental disorder by age 75
Aug 04, 2023
Gender differences seen in prevalence, timing, and most common mental disorders
Drop in LDL cholesterol greater with low-, moderate-intensity statins for seniors
Aug 01, 2023
For older versus younger adults, low- to moderate-intensity statins are associated with a greater reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), according to a study published online Aug. 1…
Anemia risk 20 percent higher for seniors taking low-dose aspirin: study
Jun 21, 2023
For older adults, low-dose aspirin is associated with increased incident anemia and a decrease in ferritin when compared with placebo, researchers report.
Hospitalizations involving fungal infections up during COVID-19
Jun 20, 2023
During 2020 to 2021, patients hospitalized with COVID-19-associated fungal infections had higher length of stay, ICU admission and in-hospital mortality, researchers report.
Supervised walking program benefits veterans admitted to hospital
Jun 09, 2023
Odds were lower for discharge to a skilled nursing facility, but no difference was seen in length of stay or in the likelihood of falls, investigators report.
Subclinical CVD linked to increased risk for mortality in diabetes
Jun 06, 2023
For adults with diabetes, subclinical cardiovascular disease is associated with an increased risk for all-cause and CVD mortality, a study from Johns Hopkins University has found.
Physical activity level inversely linked to Parkinson’s disease in women, study finds
May 19, 2023
The findings support the creation of exercise programs to help lower women’s risk of Parkinson’s disease, investigators say.
Physicians only recognize 1 in 5 cases of unintentional weight loss
May 17, 2023
The problem is more likely to be recognized in older patients, where it is most common, researchers say. Frequent diagnostic practices also were reported.
DEA extends telemedicine for prescribing controlled meds as pandemic measures end
May 10, 2023
Extension through Nov. 11, 2023, gives DEA and HHS a chance to consider revisions and public comments regarding proposals offered March 1
USPSTF recommends biennial screening mammography from ages 40 to 74
May 10, 2023
New draft recommendations advocate starting biennial mammographies at age 40. Evidence said to be insufficient for screenings in women aged 75 years and older.
Beta blockers seem not to reduce risks more than one year after heart attack
May 04, 2023
Long-term beta blocker therapy was not associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes during a median follow-up period of 4.5 years, investigators report.
COVID-19 drug guards against all variants
May 02, 2023
Trial results for AstraZeneca’s experimental antibody, a potential replacement for Evusheld, could be out by September. The company is hoping for emergency use authorization by the end of 2023.
Dietary supplements used by 58 percent of U.S. adults, CDC report finds
Apr 18, 2023
Among adults, use increases along with income and education, while older adults are more likely to take multiple supplements.
Poor social determinants of health tied to vision loss
Apr 11, 2023
The study findings are similar for both clinically evaluated and self-reported vision loss measures, investigators say.
Guidance issued for optimal timing of knee, hip total joint arthroplasty
Apr 14, 2023
There is no evidence that delaying surgery for nonoperative treatments such as physical therapy, injections or oral anti-inflammatories leads to improved outcomes, the authors of a new clinical practice…
Universal screening to age 70 identifies diabetes in most cases
Apr 07, 2023
An age-based screening method (35 to 70) identifies the greatest proportion of adults with prediabetes and diabetes compared with USPSTF recommendations and BMI-based screening, investigators say.
Excess weight linked to more somatic complaints in elderly men
Apr 04, 2023
Body mass index is associated with somatization, when mental health problems manifest as physical symptoms that may lead to functional issues, investigators say.
Risk for acute myocardial infarction increased for patients with pneumonia
Mar 30, 2023
The elevated risk for heart attack is seen among patients with laboratory-confirmed invasive pneumococcal disease, and persists for one year, investigators report.
Incidence of tuberculosis up to 2.5 cases per 100,000 in US in 2022
Mar 23, 2023
Compared with 2021, in 2022, TB incidence was higher among persons aged 4 years and younger and 15 to 24 years and lower in those aged 65 years and older
Readmission rates, episode costs higher for patients with dementia
Mar 20, 2023
The cost of 30-day readmission and total 30-day episode costs are higher for patients with Alzheimer disease and related dementias, researchers report.
