Prevalence of melatonin supplement use increased over time
Feb 01, 2022
1999-2000 to 2017-2018 saw an increase in reported prevalence of melatonin use across sex and age groups. A concern is that products sometimes contain more of the ingredient than specified on the label.
Mobile tech program helps adults control high blood pressure
Oct 19, 2021
Greater engagement with self-management program was linked to lower systolic BP over time and lower risk for very high BP.
Everyday ageism prevalent among older U.S. adults
Jun 16, 2022
Higher levels of everyday ageism were associated with an increased risk for negative physical and mental health outcomes.
ACC: Use of salt substitute to prevent stroke is cost-saving
Mar 28, 2022
Salt substitute intervention is shown to be cost-saving among individuals with prior stroke or uncontrolled high blood pressure living in rural China.
Cuff size affects accuracy of blood pressure measurements
Mar 02, 2022
Overestimation of blood pressure with use of a cuff that was too small misclassified 39% of participants as having hypertension.
Meta-analysis shows prevalence of statin intolerance Is low
Feb 16, 2022
The prevalence of statin intolerance was 9.1% overall; significant associations were seen for age, female gender, Asian and Black race, obesity and diabetes mellitus.
Low glycemic index or load diet patterns beneficial in diabetes
Aug 05, 2021
Glycated hemoglobin was reduced with low GI/GL dietary patterns, and in fasting glucose, LDL-C, non-HDL-C, BMI, body weight.
More older adults need help at home following hospitalization
Dec 08, 2021
Just under half of older adults report receiving help at home within three months of discharge.
Fewer deaths reported with enrollment in COVID-19 remote monitoring
Nov 18, 2021
The remote monitoring service, COVID Watch, reduced deaths at 30 and 60 days and was associated with presentation to the emergency department sooner.
Pricey Alzheimer drug drives spike in Medicare B premium: Officials
Nov 15, 2021
New premium will be $170.10 a month, and the $21.60 boost is the biggest increase ever in dollar amount, but not in percentage terms