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US doctors received industry payments of $12.13 billion from 2013 to 2022
Mar 29, 2024
The greatest sum of payment was received by orthopedic surgeons, followed by neurologists and psychiatrists and cardiologists. The lowest sum of payments was received by pediatric surgeons and trauma surgeons.
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.
Up to 30 percent of CVD mortality attributable to excess salt intake
Mar 29, 2024
The population-attributable risk estimates suggest that sodium above the recommended intake is linked to 10 to 30% of CVD mortality.
Mental health apps can provide short-term benefit for seniors with depression, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 29, 2024
Mental health apps for seniors can help alleviate stress in the short-term, but cannot replace caregivers, a recent study shows.
‘Commonsense’ legislation will create efficiencies through joint training opportunities for providers,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 29, 2024
A bill allowing joint provider / surveyor training on reporting and survey responsibilities has passed the Arizona Legislature and is awaiting the governor’s signature.
Social Security Administration changes benefit calculation for Supplemental Security Income
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 29, 2024
The Social Security Administration no longer will include food in calculations used to determine a person’s eligibility for Supplemental Security Income payments and the payment amount, effective Sept....
Nerve decompression may ease painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Mar 28, 2024
Nerve decompression was associated with reduced pain, but equal improvement was seen in decompressed and sham legs.
US mpox cases rising again as vaccinations lag
Mar 28, 2024
Mpox cases are climbing again in the United States, with the number of reported infections now twice as high as they were at this time last year, new government data shows.
Rates for nursing homes, in-home care down: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 28, 2024
Movement of rates for long-term care is mixed, with assisted living and home health aide rates up but rates for in-home nursing visits and nursing homes declined year over year, according to a new report...