Deficits in cancer screening at most facilities during pandemic
Mar 22, 2022
More than 80% of facilities reported deficits in monthly screening for colorectal cancer; there was a mean relative change of −17.7% in the monthly screening test volume.
Increase in blood pressure observed during COVID-19 pandemic
Dec 06, 2021
Mean changes each month during the pandemic ranged from 1.10 to 2.50 mm Hg for systolic BP, 0.14 to 0.53 mm Hg for diastolic BP.
Most COVID-19 patients benefit at long-term acute care hospitals
Apr 06, 2022
Patients treated for COVID-19 were discharged with greater improvements in ambulation distance and assistance needs versus reference patients.
Physical maneuvers may counter initial orthostatic hypotension
Feb 24, 2022
Two simple techniques may help patients manage symptoms of initial orthostatic hypotension (IOH), according to a study published online Feb. 9 in Heart Rhythm.
Yoga may cut migraine frequency
Apr 04, 2022
However, no significant benefit was seen for migraine pain intensity.
Midlife antibiotic use tied to minor cognitive decline later
Mar 24, 2022
Small decreases in cognitive scores were seen at seven years for women reporting at least two months of antibiotic use during midlife.
Strong opioids no better for pain after surgery for fracture
Nov 18, 2021
“These findings suggest that ongoing strong opioid use after discharge from the hospital should not be supported,” the authors wrote.
Outpatient care has shifted toward more specialist care for Medicare recipients
Nov 01, 2021
“We find that during the past 20 years, healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries is increasingly fragmented across several physicians, mostly specialists, with little change in annual engagement with...
Walnut intake linked to modest decrease in LDL cholesterol in seniors
Aug 30, 2021
Significant decreases were seen in total cholesterol, LDL-C and intermediate density lipoprotein cholesterol, with no increase in weight.
Lower-extremity lymphedema common in older, female cancer survivors
Mar 15, 2022
Lower-extremity lymphedema tied to lower physical functioning, need for help with activities of daily living