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.
Yoga may improve markers of frailty in older adults
Mar 14, 2023
Some clinically meaningful improvements were seen compared with education or inactive control.
Long-term PM₂.₅ exposure linked to increased risk for cardiovascular events
Mar 13, 2023
An increased risk for incident acute myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease mortality and cardiovascular disease mortality was seen with exposure to PM2.5 at moderate versus low concentrations.
Atrial fibrillation may increase risk for dementia
Mar 10, 2023
The risk was more prominent in younger patients and those without chronic kidney disease.