Geriatrics
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Second dose of herpes zoster vaccine beneficial to seniors
Individuals approaching 70 years of age should consider a herpes zoster booster shot to maintain cellular immunity at later stages of life.
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WDC: Hemoglobin A1c screening catches diabetes in the hospital
In newly admitted patients with plasma glucose levels at or above 140 mg/dL, check hemoglobin A1c level to screen for diabetes.
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Detailed – not global – tests predict Alzheimer’s progression rates
Key clinical point: Detailed neuropsychological tests predicted Alzheimer’s progression rates better than global measures. Major finding: Patients...
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Treat high LDL cholesterol in CKD, even with inflammation
LDL cholesterol level was positively associated with risk of atherosclerotic vascular events in chronic kidney disease.
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Early infection-related hospitalization portends poor breast cancer prognosis
Particularly close monitoring for adverse breast cancer outcomes is warranted for women with an infection-related hospitalization during the first...
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Study characterizes injury risk in cervical myelopathy patients
Compared with age-matched controls, patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy had a significantly increased incidence of falls, hip fractures...
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Perioperative statins for cardiac surgery didn’t reduce kidney injury
High-dose perioperative statin treatment didn’t reduce acute kidney injury after elective cardiac surgery – and may increase risk in patients with...
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A couple’s health care in retirement could cost $245,000
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GeneMatch designed to speed up Alzheimer’s trial recruitment
A new Alzheimer’s research program called GeneMatch aims to accelerate the recruitment of people interested in volunteering for Alzheimer’s...
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria uncommon in nursing homes, but better testing needed
A study of antibiotic-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Rhode Island nursing home residents admitted to acute care facilities found a low incidence...
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Radiography missed most clinical cases of hip osteoarthritis
Key clinical point: Radiographic hip osteoarthritis correlates poorly with hip pain, even among older patients with a high index of suspicion for...