Millions in United States may hear gunshots at night
Apr 09, 2024
An inverse relationship was seen between the number of nighttime gunshots and median household income.
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
Silverado first US organization to receive Alzheimer’s Disease International accreditation
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 24, 2024
Irvine, CA-based Silverado has become the first US-based organization to earn accreditation from Alzheimer’s Disease International after becoming the first care provider anywhere to receive the accreditation...
Tau PET performs well in predicting dementia in individuals with MCI
Jun 12, 2024
Tau positron emission tomography predicts all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease dementia
Blood pressure down with self-monitoring of BP, self-titration of medications
May 10, 2024
A reduction was seen in systolic and diastolic blood pressure with self-monitoring plus self-titration of antihypertensive medications.
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.
Bisoprolol does not reduce exacerbations in at-risk COPD patients
May 20, 2024
No reduction was seen in the number of self-reported exacerbations treated with oral corticosteroids, antibiotics or both.
Antihypertensive meds initiation linked to fractures in nursing home seniors
Apr 23, 2024
Antihypertensive medication initiation also was linked to a higher risk for severe falls requiring hospitalization and emergency department visits.