Geriatrics
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Early Recognition Essential for Giant Cell Arteritis
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Diabetes Risk Perception Does Not Predict Weight Loss
Major Finding: Weight loss did not differ significantly between those with and without prediabetes (7.0 vs. 5.6 pounds, respectively). Data Source...
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Pharmacist Phone Call Improves Diabetes Medication Adherence
Major Finding: At 12 months, the likelihood of an oral medication adherence rate above 80% was 4.77 times greater among the intervention group...
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New RA Guidelines Emphasize Early Identification, Treatment
Major Finding: A new criteria set for rheumatoid arthritis identifies early disease based on a score of 6 or higher out of 10.Data Source: An...
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Alzheimer's Drug Pulled From Phase III for Lack of Efficacy
Major Finding: Alzheimer’s patients taking semagacestat fared worse than placebo patients, both in cognition and function.Data Source: A phase III...
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Decrease in Heart Function Might Impact Brain Aging
Major Finding: Individuals in the highest tertile for cardiac index (indicating healthier heart function) had 0.35% and 0.36% greater total brain...