Geriatrics
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No-drug approach scores a 35% smoking cessation rate at 1 year in elderly, long-term-care residents
Major finding: The 1-year smoking cessation rate was 35%.Data source: A prospective, interventional study of 74 geriatric, long-term-care...
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FDA okays flutemetamol for color-enhanced amyloid imaging
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High-dose flu vaccine protects seniors better than regular dose
Major finding: A high-dose influenza vaccine was 24% more effective in people aged 65 years and older than was the corresponding regular-dose...
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Laparoscopic colon surgery may keep older patients independent longer
Major finding: Of those older patients who had open surgery, 20% were discharged to a nursing facility, compared with 12.5% of the laparoscopy...
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Carotid endarterectomy vs. stenting in the elderly: Debate continues
Major finding: For endarterectomy, the rate of perioperative stroke was not significantly different between elderly (0.9%) and younger (1.2%)...
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NCQA: Docs still overusing antibiotics
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Sigmoidoscopy may not be enough for older patients
Major finding: Because people are 30% more likely to have polyps in the ascending colon and 22% more likely to have polyps in the cecum as they...
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Atomoxetine may lead to improved driving for adults with ADHD
Major finding: After 8 weeks treatment with atomoxetine, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder patients showed significant improvement over...
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Macitentan approved for pulmonary arterial hypertension
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Quitting smoking shows benefit into old age
Major finding: Older men who continued to smoke in their 70s were 50% more likely to die from cancer, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory...
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Low-grade toxicities take a toll on older cancer patients
Major finding: Low-grade toxicity resulted in chemotherapy modifications in 19.4% and treatment discontinuation in 8.3% of older cancer patients....