Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for March 2017. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
90 Percent of U.S. Physicians Satisfied With Career Choice
FRIDAY, March 31, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Nine out of 10 American doctors are happy with their choice of profession, even though they have some challenges, according to an American Medical Association (AMA) survey of 1,200 doctors, residents, and medical students, conducted in February.
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Brain Changes May Mark Risk of Financial Exploitation in Seniors
FRIDAY, March 31, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- For older adults, financial exploitation is associated with brain differences in regions associated with socioemotional functioning, according to a study published online March 28 in the Journals of Gerontology: Series A.
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Vertical Integration Insurance Products of Higher Quality
FRIDAY, March 31, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Insurance products offered by hospitals and health systems, known as vertical integration, are generally of higher quality than other contracts, according to a study published in the March issue of Health Affairs.
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Apixaban Tx Cost in A-Fib Meets U.S. Norms for Reasonable Value
THURSDAY, March 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Apixaban therapy is cost-effective for atrial fibrillation from the perspective of the U.S. health care system, according to a study published online March 29 in JAMA Cardiology.
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Gum Disease, Tooth Loss Tied to Higher Mortality in Older Women
THURSDAY, March 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Tooth loss is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death in older women, according to a study published online March 29 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Ups Pneumonia Risk in Dementia
THURSDAY, March 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with dementia, proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use is associated with increased risk of pneumonia, according to a study published online March 21 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Hepatitis B, C Linked to Higher Subsequent Rates of Parkinson's
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Individuals with hepatitis B and hepatitis C have increased rates of subsequent Parkinson's disease (PD), according to a study published online March 29 in Neurology.
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Alcohol Consumption Trending Upward Among Older Adults
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- For adults age 60+ years, there is an upward trend in the prevalence of current drinking, according to a study published online March 24 in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.
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Regular Exercise Slows Decline Even in Advanced Parkinson's Dz
TUESDAY, March 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), regular exercise is associated with significant positive effects on health-related quality of life (HRQL), especially in advanced PD, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease.
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TV Ads for ACA Enrollment Linked to Decline in Uninsured Rates
TUESDAY, March 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- The volume of insurance advertisements during the first Affordable Care Act enrollment period correlated with change in uninsurance rates, with a higher volume of television advertisements linked to declines in uninsurance, according to a study published online March 15 in Health Affairs.
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ACP Issues Challenge to Cut Task Burden and Put Patients First
TUESDAY, March 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- In a position paper published online March 28 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, recommendations are presented to address the impact of administrative tasks and reduce the administrative burden on clinicians.
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Post-Op Urinary Retention Common After Spinal Stenosis Sx
TUESDAY, March 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is a common morbidity after surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis, according to research published in the April issue of The Spine Journal.
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Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.
MONDAY, March 27, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- From 1992 to 2014 there was a decrease in the rate of malpractice claims paid on behalf of physicians in the United States, but mean compensation amounts increased, according to a study published online March 27 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Advanced Age Need Not Deter Surgery for Cutaneous Tumors
MONDAY, March 27, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Surgery for cutaneous tumors under local anesthesia is as well tolerated in elderly patients 90 years and older as it is in patients aged 75 to 80 years old, according to a study published online March 21 in the International Journal of Dermatology.
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REACH II, VA Did Not Increase Spending in Dementia Care
FRIDAY, March 24, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Caregiver participation in Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregivers Health (REACH II or REACH VA) behavioral interventions is not associated with increased Veterans Affairs or Medicare expenditures, according to a study published online March 13 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Office BP Monitoring During 30 Minutes Cuts Overtreatment
FRIDAY, March 24, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Automated office blood pressure monitoring during 30 minutes (OBP30) is associated with a reduction in mean diastolic blood pressure, and may reduce overtreatment of white-coat hypertension, according to a study published in the March/April issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
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Smell Loss Predicts Mortality Irrespective of Dementia
FRIDAY, March 24, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Poor odor identification and poor self-reported olfactory function are associated with greater likelihood of earlier mortality, according to a study published online March 22 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Physical Function Should Be Goal of Care for Elderly CVD Patients
FRIDAY, March 24, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Cardiac rehabilitation and the importance of physical function should be emphasized among older adults with cardiovascular disease, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement published online March 23 in Circulation.
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30-Day Mortality Down During Joint Commission Survey Weeks
THURSDAY, March 23, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Patients admitted to the hospital during The Joint Commission on-site inspections (surveys) have reduced mortality compared to that seen during non-survey weeks, according to research published online March 20 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Spouses Bereaved by Suicide Have Elevated Health Risks
THURSDAY, March 23, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Spouses bereaved by suicide have elevated risks of mental, physical, and social health outcomes, according to a study published online March 22 in JAMA Psychiatry.
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Vitamin E, Selenium Don't Prevent Dementia in Older Men
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Neither vitamin E, selenium, nor the combination prevents dementia in asymptomatic older men, according to a study published online March 20 in JAMA Neurology.
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Surrogate Often Unaware of Tx Goals in Advance Care Planning
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- There is considerable disagreement between patients and surrogates with regard to advance care planning (ACP), according to a study published online March 20 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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TV Ads for Testosterone Tied to Increased Testing, Tx in U.S. Men
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Regional exposure to televised direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) is associated with an increase in testosterone testing and new initiation, according to a study published in the March 21 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Low Serum Levels of DHEAS Predict Fractures in Older Men
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- For older men, low serum levels of the adrenal-derived hormones dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and its sulfate (DHEAS) are a risk marker for fractures, according to a study published online March 9 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
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Black, Asian Medical Students Less Likely to Be AΩA Members
TUESDAY, March 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Black and Asian medical students are less likely to be members of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) honor society than white students, according to a study published online March 6 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Lack of Recent Health Care Tied to Unawareness of Diabetes
TUESDAY, March 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Factors that are associated with being unaware of diabetes include not receiving health care in the past year, while a family history of diabetes and hospitalizations in the past year are factors associated with increased awareness, according to a study published online March 13 in Diabetes Care.
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Hospitalizations of Nursing Home Residents Can Be Reduced
MONDAY, March 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Evidence-based clinical and educational interventions can reduce avoidable hospitalizations among long-stay residents in nursing facilities, according to a report published in the March issue of Health Affairs.
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Impaired Orthostatic BP Recovery Linked to Falls in Older Adults
MONDAY, March 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Delayed recovery orthostatic hypotension (OH) and sustained OH are associated with increased risk of falls among community-dwelling older adults, according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Behavioral Activation Plus Low Vision Rehab Beneficial in AMD
MONDAY, March 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Behavioral activation (BA) plus low vision rehabilitation with an occupational therapist (OT-LVR) is more effective than conventional low vision optometry services for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published in the March issue of Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science.
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Los Angeles eConsult Program Can Reduce Wait Times
FRIDAY, March 17, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Implementation of an electronic system for provision of specialty care was rapidly adopted in Los Angeles, and it can reduce wait times to see specialists, according to a study published in the March issue of Health Affairs.
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Continuing Statins Up to Surgery May Improve CABG Outcomes
FRIDAY, March 17, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery patients taking statins may improve their survival odds if the medication is continued up to the day of surgery, according to a study published online March 16 in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
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Shorter Length of Stay Tied to Earlier Readmission for Seniors
FRIDAY, March 17, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- For older patients discharged from the hospital to post-acute care (PAC) facilities, shorter length of hospital stay is associated with earlier readmission, according to a study published online March 3 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Initiation of Renal Replacement Therapy Impacts HRQoL
FRIDAY, March 17, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- The initiation of renal replacement therapy (RRT) impacts health-related quality of life (HRQL) among patients with end-stage kidney disease, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the Journal of Renal Care.
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ACE Inhibitors, ARBs May Slow Percent Emphysema Progression
FRIDAY, March 17, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Use of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) is associated with slowed progression of percent emphysema on chest computed tomography (CT), according to a study published online Feb. 16 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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Patients Have High Confidence in Self-Testing INR
FRIDAY, March 17, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Most patients have high confidence in self-testing their international normalized ratio (INR), according to a study published online Feb. 23 in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
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Video Helps Patients Meet Radiotherapy Educational Needs
FRIDAY, March 17, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Educational videos augmented by three-dimensional (3D) visualization software are useful for addressing radiotherapy patients' educational needs, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences.
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Appeals Court Upholds Restaurant Salt Warning
THURSDAY, March 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- An Empire State appeals court has upheld the New York City health department rule that requires restaurants to warn customers about menu items that exceed the 2,300 mg daily recommended sodium limit, according to a report from the American Medical Association (AMA).
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Care Costs Lower for Practices With More High-Needs Patients
THURSDAY, March 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Lower spending and utilization are seen for practices with a higher proportion of high-needs patients, according to a study published in the March issue of Health Affairs.
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High-Intensity Aerobic Exercise May Help Reverse Cellular Aging
THURSDAY, March 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- High-intensity exercise training can reverse some manifestations of aging in the body's protein function, according to a study published in the March issue of Cell Metabolism.
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Mixed Results for Stem Cell Treatments of AMD
THURSDAY, March 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Stem cells may offer new hope for patients with age-related macular degeneration, but that promise can come with some risks, according to research published in the March 17 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Clinical Decision Support System Use Tied to Fewer VTE Events
THURSDAY, March 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Use of computerized clinical decision support systems (CCDSSs) among surgical patients is associated with an increase in the rate of appropriate ordering of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis and a decrease in the risk of VTE events, according to a review published online March 15 in JAMA Surgery.
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Depressive Symptoms Linked to PTSD Post Hip Fracture Repair
THURSDAY, March 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- For older individuals, hip fracture does not induce full posttraumatic stress disorder (fPTSD), according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Women Underrepresented Among Grand Rounds Speakers
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Women seem to be underrepresented among academic grand rounds (GR) speakers, according to a research letter published online March 6 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Concurrent Benzodiazepine, Opioid Use Up Significantly
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- From 2001 to 2013, concurrent benzodiazepine/opioid use significantly increased in privately-insured patients in the United States, according to a report published online March 14 in The BMJ.
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Noninvasive Imaging Deemed Adequate in Prediction of MACE
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Computed tomography (CT) angiography and CT myocardial stress perfusion imaging have similar prediction of two-year major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) as combined invasive coronary angiography (ICA) and stress single photon emission CT myocardial perfusion imaging, according to a study published online March 14 in Radiology.
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Inpatient Rehab Doesn't Up Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- The use of inpatient rehabilitation in addition to home-based rehabilitation does not improve mobility at 26 weeks after total knee arthroplasty, according to a study published in the March 14 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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No Benefit for Activity Restriction Post Prolapse Surgery
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- For women undergoing reconstructive prolapse surgery, satisfaction is similarly high three months after surgery for those instructed to liberally resume activities and for those instructed to restrict their activities, according to a study published in the April issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Support for Health Law Up to 48 Percent in February
TUESDAY, March 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Support for the health law is increasing, with most Americans feeling that Medicaid should continue as it is today, according to a report published by Kaiser Health News.
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Many A-Fib Patients Not Getting Appropriate Anticoagulation Rx
TUESDAY, March 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Many patients with atrial fibrillation who experience a stroke may not have been on appropriate anticoagulation therapy, according to a study published in the March 14 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Omega-3 Supplements May Benefit Heart Failure Patients
TUESDAY, March 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Prescription of omega-3 supplements may benefit some patients with myocardial infarction (MI) and patients with heart failure, according to a new report published online March 13 in Circulation.
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ADA Updates Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes
TUESDAY, March 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends metformin as first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes, according to a synopsis of the 2017 ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes published online March 14 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Higher Spending by Physicians Not Tied to Better Outcomes
MONDAY, March 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Medicare patients treated by higher-spending physicians are just as likely to be readmitted or die within 30 days of being admitted to the hospital as patients treated by doctors who order fewer or less-expensive tests and treatments, according to a study published online March 13 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Patients With Thyroid CA Who Choose No Rx Report Isolation
FRIDAY, March 10, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with thyroid cancer who decide not to intervene experience anxiety, may feel isolated, and are at risk of disengaging from health care, according to a study published online March 9 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
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Better Outcomes in T2DM With No Delay in Tx Intensification
FRIDAY, March 10, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with type 2 diabetes, not delaying intensification of oral antidiabetic drugs (OADs) is associated with greater reductions in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and with reduced risks of cardiovascular events and amputations, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.
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Aromatherapy Massage Helpful for Female Cancer Patients
FRIDAY, March 10, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Female cancer patients report positive experiences with aromatherapy massage (ATM), according to a study published online March 2 in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
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Yoga + Coherent Breathing May Help Treat Depression
THURSDAY, March 9, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Weekly sessions of yoga and deep breathing exercises can help ease symptoms of depression, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
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ACA's Medicaid Expansion May Pose Challenges to Timely Care
THURSDAY, March 9, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- People living in states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are less likely to be uninsured or struggling with the strain of unpaid medical bills, but they also seem to have increased difficulty receiving timely care, according to research published in the March 9 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Off-Label Donepezil Rx for MCI Could Be Risky for Some Patients
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Donepezil should not be prescribed to patients with mild cognitive impairment without first giving them a genetic test, according to research published recently in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
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CDC: Arthritis Limits the Activities of 24 Million U.S. Adults
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- One in four adults in America report an arthritis diagnosis, with the number of individuals disabled by it up 20 percent since 2002, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Soy Linked to Prolonged Survival in Some Breast Cancer Patients
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Breast cancer survivors who consume more soy may have a lower risk of all-cause mortality over a 10-year period, according to a study published online March 6 in Cancer.
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Diet Tied to Large Proportion of Cardiometabolic Deaths
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly half of all deaths from heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in the United States are associated with diets that lack certain foods and nutrients, such as vegetables, and exceed optimal levels of others, like salt, according to a study published in the March 7 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Behavioral Treatment, Physical Activity Aids Urinary Incontinence
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- For frail older women, combining behavioral urinary incontinence (UI) treatments with physical activity may improve UI, according to a study published online March 1 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Five Million American Seniors Now Living With Alzheimer's
TUESDAY, March 7, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Alzheimer's disease claims nearly twice as many American lives annually as it did just 15 years ago, according to the 2017 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report, published March 7 by the Alzheimer's Association.
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USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence for Pelvic Screening Exams
TUESDAY, March 7, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of performing screening pelvic examination in asymptomatic, nonpregnant adult women. These findings form the basis of a final recommendation statement published in the March 7 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Republicans Introduce Affordable Care Act Replacement
TUESDAY, March 7, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- An initial Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act was formally introduced in the House of Representatives on Monday.
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Diabetes Ups Risk of Adverse Outcomes in Chronic Heart Failure
TUESDAY, March 7, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- For outpatients with chronic heart failure, diabetes is associated with increased risk of one-year adverse outcomes, according to a study published online March 2 in Diabetes Care.
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Patients Reluctant to Comply With Drug-Only Psychiatric Treatment
TUESDAY, March 7, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Mental health patients are more likely to reject treatment if it involves only medication, according to a study published online March 6 in Psychotherapy.
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FDA Approves Noctiva Nasal Spray for Nocturnal Polyuria
MONDAY, March 6, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Noctiva (desmopressin acetate) nasal spray has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat frequent urination at night due to nocturnal polyuria.
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Most Health Care Providers Can Offer Cost Estimate
MONDAY, March 6, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Most provider organizations can offer a cost estimate, although few patients request one, according to a report published by Becker's Hospital CFO.
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Guidelines Updated for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
MONDAY, March 6, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- In a clinical practice guideline published in the March issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, updated recommendations are presented for the diagnosis and management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
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Index Predicts 10-, 14-Year Mortality in Older Adults
MONDAY, March 6, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- An 11-factor index predicts 10- and 14-year mortality with excellent calibration and discrimination among community-dwelling U.S. adults aged ≥65 years, according to a study published online Feb. 21 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Neurofeedback Aids in Reducing Chemo-Related Nerve Damage
MONDAY, March 6, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Learning to control brain waves with neurofeedback appears to help cancer survivors ease symptoms of chronic chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), according to a study published online March 3 in Cancer.
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Judgement Bias in Medical Device Recall Decisions
FRIDAY, March 3, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- The characteristics of the signal in user feedback of adverse events associated with medical devices and the situated context of decision makers correlate with judgement bias in reacting to these adverse events, according to research published online Jan. 29 in Production and Operations Management.
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Rate of Hearing Loss Projected to Almost Double in the U.S. by 2060
FRIDAY, March 3, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Among American adults 20 and older, hearing loss is expected to increase from 44 million in 2020 (15 percent of adults) to 73.5 million by 2060 (23 percent of adults), according to a research letter published online March 2 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
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Skin Diseases Responsible for Significant Economic Burden
FRIDAY, March 3, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Skin diseases have a major impact on Americans and the U.S. economy, according to a report published online March 1 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Hearing-Aid Outcomes Found to Be Very Good in Older Adults
FRIDAY, March 3, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Hearing aids provide significant benefit to older adults, according to a study published online March 2 in the American Journal of Audiology.
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Exercise Treatments Best for Reducing Cancer-Related Fatigue
FRIDAY, March 3, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise and/or behavioral and educational therapy may be more effective than prescription drugs for dealing with cancer-related fatigue, according to a meta-analysis published online March 2 in JAMA Oncology.
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Wide Variation Found for Amount of Melatonin in Supplements
THURSDAY, March 2, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Many over-the-counter melatonin products are inaccurately labeled, according to a study published in the Feb. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
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Overall, 8.8 Percent of U.S. Population Uninsured in 2016
THURSDAY, March 2, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Overall, 8.8 percent of individuals of all ages were uninsured in the first nine months of 2016, which marked a nonsignificant reduction from 2015, according to a Feb. 14 report from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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Specific Autoimmune Diseases Tied to Subsequent Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, March 2, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with autoimmune diseases appear to have an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study published online March 1 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
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Past Prescribing Behavior Predicts Choice of Insomnia Rx
THURSDAY, March 2, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- In treatment of insomnia, historical preference for a certain medication is highly predictive of future prescribing behavior, according to a study published online Feb. 9 in Scientific Reports.
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Care Setting Affects Management of Carotid Artery Stenosis
THURSDAY, March 2, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- For individuals with a diagnosis of carotid artery stenosis, the likelihood of undergoing procedural management is increased for those treated in a fee-for-service system compared with a salary-based setting, according to a study published online March 1 in JAMA Surgery.
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Variation in Cost of Actinic Keratosis Management
THURSDAY, March 2, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- There is considerable variation in the cost of actinic keratosis (AK) management, according to a study published online March 1 in JAMA Dermatology.
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Colorectal Cancer Rates, Mortality Down in Americans Aged ≥50
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Colorectal cancer (CRC) rates among those aged 50 and older have fallen 32 percent since 2000, while deaths from the disease fell by 34 percent, according to a report published online March 1 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
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More Functions Available for Physicians at PCMH Practices
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Primary care physicians working in patient-centered medical home (PCMH) practices more often have PCMH-related functions available, according to a Feb. 17 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.
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Poor Knowledge of Charcot Neuroarthropathy Reported
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Most non-foot specialist clinical faculty members at a large academic institution have poor or complete lack of knowledge of Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN), according to a study published online Feb. 8 in Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology.
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