Osteoporosis screening rates low for Asian American Medicare beneficiaries
May 01, 2024
Among Asian American beneficiaries, the rates were higher for women and those with higher household income.
Long-term smell, but not taste, deficits seen after COVID-19
May 01, 2024
The deficits appear to be the greatest for individuals with the original untyped and alpha variant infections.
Home vision tests offer limited diagnostic accuracy for neovascular AMD
Apr 29, 2024
Hospital eye service follow-up clinics maintain better diagnostic accuracy for active lesions.
USDA gets tougher on salmonella in raw breaded chicken products
Apr 26, 2024
Salmonella infections cost about $4.1 billion each year in the United States, with loss of productivity estimated at $88 million, the USDA said.
Nursing home staff shortages tied to more inappropriate antipsychotic use
Apr 26, 2024
More inappropriate use was seen particularly for nursing homes in severely deprived neighborhoods.
Fragments of bird flu virus found in 1 in 5 milk samples
Apr 26, 2024
Bits of bird flu virus have been discovered in roughly 20% of retail milk samples tested in a national survey, the US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.
Watchdog group says US food recalls rose again last year
Apr 25, 2024
US recalls of foods for salmonella, foreign objects or undeclared allergens are rampant nowadays and the highest they’ve been since 2020, a watchdog group warns.
Self-administered acupressure reduces knee pain with suspected osteoarthritis
Apr 24, 2024
The findings show efficacy and cost-effectiveness among adults aged 50 years and older following a training session.
Good heart health may protect against cognitive decline in black women
Apr 24, 2024
The finding was seen for processing speed and cardiovascular health in Black women but not white women.
Few cancer survivors fully adherent to ACS nutrition and physical activity guidelines
Apr 23, 2024
Factors associated with greater adherence include female sex, older age, Black race and higher educational level.