Geriatrics
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Tiotropium inhalation spray effective for asthma regardless of allergic status
No need to define whether a patient has allergic or nonallergic asthma before prescribing Spiriva Respimat.
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VIDEO: Despite advances, Alzheimer’s remains a tricky diagnosis
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Algorithm predicts late liver disease ICU benefit
Key clinical point:The algorithm could aid clinical decision making but requires further validation. Major finding: 30-day mortality in the ICU...
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$30 million NIA Consortium Explores Links Between Vascular Health and Alzheimer Disease
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$30 million NIA consortium explores links between vascular health and Alzheimer’s disease
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C. difficile infections raise risk of death, long-term care for seniors
AMSTERDAM – Clostridium difficile infections are a major driver of death and nursing home placement in Americans older than 65 years, according to...
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Study identifies cognitive impairment in elderly urogynecologic patients
INDIAN WELLS, CALIF. – A rapid screening tool found that about 5% of urogynecologic patients aged 65-74 years showed signs of cognitive impairment...
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Once-daily eslicarbazepine equals twice-daily carbamazepine for controlling partial-onset seizures
Once-daily eslicarbazepine may offer a more convenient option for controlling newly diagnosed partial-onset seizures.
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C. difficile transmission linked to antibiotic use in long-term care facilities
Antibiotic use may drive C. difficile transmission within long-term care facilities, according to the results of a study in Annals of Internal...
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Guideline change advocated on using acetaminophen for OA
Key clinical point: Acetaminophen has minimal effects on pain and physical function in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis. Major finding:...
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Ticagrelor cuts post-MI events in diabetes patients
Key clinical point: Among post-MI patients with diabetes, dual-antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and ticagrelor produced a significant drop in the...