QOL outcomes stable with neurostimulation in Parkinson’s disease
Jan 22, 2024
PDQ-8 and ADL worsened in the standard-of-care medication group and remained stable in the stimulation group.
Offering choice of CRC screening increases completion rates
May 21, 2024
The rate of colorectal cancer screening improved within six months for those offered fecal immunochemical testing only or a choice of coloscopy or FIT.
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.
ACC: Gamification plus financial incentives boost physical activity
Apr 11, 2024
Greatest effect seen during both the 12-month intervention and at six-month follow-up among patients at high risk for cardiovascular events
Sedentary behavior reduction intervention cuts sitting time, BP in seniors
Mar 29, 2024
The intervention reduced sitting time at three and six months and yielded a reduction in systolic blood pressure at six months.
Leisure-time physical activity at all levels beneficial for stroke prevention
Mar 06, 2024
Below-target and ideal leisure-time physical activity significantly reduced stroke risk compared with no LTPA in studies identifying three levels of LTPA.
More free COVID-19 tests made available by US government
Nov 20, 2023
Four tests are allowed per household; people who did not order more in September can order up to eight free tests.
Women with osteoporosis want to know their fracture risk
Dec 28, 2023
Further, a survey shows that patients prefer a visual presentation of their risk.
Nitrate-enriched beetroot juice produces reduction in systolic BP in COPD
Dec 20, 2023
Active treatment lowered SBP, improved 6-minute walk test and improved measures of endothelial function.
Adherence to Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk for mortality
Jun 04, 2024
Reduction in risk is partly explained by multiple cardiometabolic factors, including small molecule metabolites, inflammatory biomarkers