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Frailty Impacts Clinical Approach to Psoriasis
6 hours ago · Assessing frailty and functionality dependency in older adults with psoriasis has important implications in treatment decision-making, according to findings reported in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. For the multicenter cohort study, Elke L. M. ter Haar, MD, PhD candidate, and colleagues investigated the prevalence and ...
Screening for AF in Elderly Patients of Primary Care with Stroke Risk
13 hours ago · They conducted the GUARD-AF trial to determine whether screening for AF in people aged 70 and older using a 14-day single-lead ECG patch monitor could identify undiagnosed AF and reduce stroke risk. Participants were randomized 1:1 to screening or usual care. Primary outcomes were hospitalization due to stroke (all causes) and bleeding; an ...
Combatting the Rising Rates of NTM Pulmonary Disease
9 hours ago · Rates of nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease (NTM PD) have increased globally over the past two decades. However, national estimates of NTM PD incidences in the United States have not been assessed since 2015. The researchers identified 59,724 cases of NTM PD from 2010 to 2019 from an ...
Study Examines Current State of PIVC Complications
6 hours ago · Rama Thyagarajan, MD, MPH, and colleagues conducted a point prevalence study that examined current PIVC status and nursing documentation in a large, regional healthcare system and variables associated with PIVC complications. The study included adult patients and a total of 665 PIVCs.
Reviving Surgeon Scientists by Addressing Decline and Restoring …
1 day ago · The following is a summary of "Surgeon-Scientists Going Extinct: Last Call for Action or Too Late?" published in the November 2024 issue of Surgery by Pfister et al. Surgeon-scientists, professionals who combine patient care and research, have been dwindling in number, with their societal impact decreasing significantly. Researchers conducted a …
Primary Care - Physician’s Weekly
Nov 6, 2024. A recent review suggests that combining exercise, diet, and education can help older adults effectively manage glucose and frailty in T2D. New research highlights the effectiveness of combining physical exercise, education, and behavioral therapy... Don’t miss out on the latest insights in Primary Care.
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Jan 22, 2024 · Preparing to Hang Up the Car Keys as We Age. Jan 24, 2024. The issue of older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia continuing to drive is a growing concern as the ranks of seniors in their 70s, 80s, and 90s expand. Read More.
Neurology - Physician’s Weekly
Nov 1, 2024. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Generic medications reduce the out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for common neurological conditions, apart from multiple sclerosis, for which costs continue to increase, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in... Generic Medications Can Keep OOP Costs Down for Neurological Conditions.
Virtual or In Person: Which Kind of Doctor’s Visit Is Better, And …
Mar 6, 2023 · When the covid-19 pandemic swept the country in early 2020 and emptied doctors’ offices nationwide, telemedicine was suddenly thrust into the spotlight. Patients and their physicians turned to virtual visits by video or phone rather than risk meeting face-to-face. During the early months of the pandemic, telehealth visits for care exploded.