Doctors more likely to test for conditions recently diagnosed in other patients
Aug 17, 2021
When seeing patients with shortness of breath, testing for pulmonary embolism increases for 10 days after a diagnosis in a patient with the condition.
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U.S. life expectancy dropped between 2019 and 2020
Apr 13, 2022
The decrease was larger in Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black people versus the non-Hispanic white population; the decrease was larger than in peer countries.
COVID-19 vaccination does not negatively impact fertility
Aug 24, 2022
The findings were seen for women undergoing in vitro fertilization-fresh embryo transfer cycle.
Little difference seen in weight changes before, after COVID-19 shutdown
Jun 16, 2022
Significant increases were seen in weight during preshutdown and postshutdown years, but no significant difference was noted between the two.
Add-on PPI therapy may improve glycemic control in diabetes
Jun 28, 2021
Treatment with proton pump inhibitors, however, is not associated with risk for incident diabetes in the general population.
Bondholders for Illinois CCRC file Chapter 11 plan of reorganization, suggest change to resident agreements
By
Amy Novotney
May 20, 2020
Bondholders Lapis Advisers LP and Amundi Pioneer Asset Management have filed a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization and disclosure statement for Bartlett, IL-based continuing care retirement community Clare...
Want to attract prospects? Communicate your COVID-19 protocols, speaker advises
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 24, 2020
Attracting consumers to senior living means creating the right product for the right market at the right price, according to the head of a market research firm speaking at the virtual Argentum Senior Living...
App-based protocol ID’s delirium in hospitalized adults
Nov 08, 2021
Overall accuracy of two-step protocol including two-item screen and 3-minute diagnostic assessment was 89%, 87% for nurses, doctors.
Air pollution, road traffic noise exposure may be linked to heart failure
Oct 06, 2021
Female nurses exposed to high levels of particulate matter2.5, nitrogen dioxide2, and road traffic noise had enhanced risk for heart failure; risks greater in those with hypertension or former smoking...