Remote hypertension monitoring program successful during pandemic
Mar 30, 2023
Significant improvements in BP control and increased home BP monitoring occurred during the pandemic versus prepandemic period.
Adverse postoperative outcomes not increased with recent COVID-19
Mar 28, 2023
The odds ratios for postoperative outcomes was not significantly increased for those with infection in preoperative days 1 to 30 and 31 to 60.
Older adults with food insecurity face faster decline in executive function
Mar 28, 2023
No association was seen for changes in immediate or delayed memory.
Most patients prefer to receive test results through online portal
Mar 27, 2023
Only 7.5% of respondents reported that reviewing results before they were contacted by a healthcare practitioner increased worry.
More testing of staff linked to drop in COVID-19 cases, deaths at SNFs
Mar 23, 2023
Reductions in COVID-19 cases and deaths among residents at skilled nursing facilities mainly were seen before vaccine availability.
Statin use low for primary prevention of atherosclerotic CVD
Mar 22, 2023
Statin use was lower in Black and Hispanic versus white adults, including in the highest risk stratum.
Antibody response prolonged with COVID-19 vaccine-associated symptoms
Mar 20, 2023
An increased likelihood of experiencing a prolonged neutralizing antibody response was seen for those with vaccine-associated symptoms and prior SARS-CoV-2 infection.
One-quarter of older advanced cancer patients taking eight or more drugs
Mar 20, 2023
Polypharmacy was tied to an increased risk for adverse treatment outcomes, such as toxicity and early treatment discontinuation.
FDA advisers back full approval of Paxlovid
Mar 17, 2023
The panel of FDA advisers says that the medication remains safe and effective for high-risk patients.
AAOS: Patients aged ≥75 years report better pain relief than younger patients
Mar 15, 2023
Patients aged 75 years and older saw better pain relief and improved quality of life compared with patients younger than 55 years.