Geriatrics
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Midlife interventions help preserve later cognitive function
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Age, lower baseline ALC increase dimethyl fumarate lymphopenia risk
Key clinical point: Dimethyl fumarate is probably not the best option for older patients with lower baseline lymphocyte counts. Major finding:...
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Study shines light on ‘invisible epidemic’
ATLANTA – Early findings from the ongoing Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial–Depression Endpoint Prevention (VITAL-DEP) study are bringing to light the “...
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Flu vaccination cut hospitalizations in heart failure patients
Key clinical point: When heart failure patients received an influenza vaccination, their rate of hospitalization for cardiovascular disease and...
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Postpartum readmissions rise in 8-year multistate analysis
The postpartum readmission rate increased over a recent 8-year period from 1.72% to 2.16%, with readmitted patients more likely to be publicly...
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Improper transfusion technique linked to Michigan maternal hemorrhage deaths
Half of the pregnancy-associated hemorrhage deaths in Michigan were deemed preventable, and most of those occurred in women who received no fresh...
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PVI redo at 2 months drops 1 year AF recurrence by 30%
Key clinical point: Repeat, invasive electrophysiology studies 2 months after pulmonary vein isolation – regardless of symptoms and, if necessary...
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VIDEO: Secrets of success in a MACRA-based world
WASHINGTON – When it comes to switching your practice to value-based care, time is running out. But, according to our expert panel, don’t let...
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Study eyes mortality among octogenarians after emergency Hartmann’s procedure
LOS ANGELES – Patients over the age of 80 who present with diverticulitis requiring an emergent Hartmann’s procedure have a 30-day mortality rate...
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Acid blockers boost infections in outpatient preemies
Treatment of premature infants with a drug that blocks gastroesophageal reflux once they are discharged home during the first year of life was...
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Pediatric self-administration drives cough and cold drug mishaps
Key clinical point: Serious adverse events in U.S.