Evidence Supports Flu Vaccine for Nursing Home Residents
Despite debate on effectiveness in this population, it saved lives, prevented hospitalizations
High Uric Acid Levels Linked to Greater Mortality
Association strongest with cardiovascular mortality in the elderly
No Cognitive Benefits Seen for Elderly Who Stop HTN Rx
Prior research suggests lower BP increases risk for cognitive decline in elderly
Preterm Birth, Poor Fetal Growth Tied to ADHD Risk
Higher risk of ADHD seen for children among lowest and highest weight percentages
Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians
Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Exercise Can Help Control A-Fib in Overweight Patients
Patients with atrial fibrillation saw odds of recurrence decline as fitness level improved
Corticosteroid Injections of Little Benefit for Low Back Pain
Any relief is likely temporary, review of 38 studies finds
Low-Dose Aspirin, Other NSAIDs May Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
Findings for consistent use over 5 or more years
Women in Academic Medicine ‘Manage Femininity’ to Succeed
Strategies for this include appearing easy-going or downplaying differences based on gender
Exercise, Supplements Don’t Help Preserve Cognition in Elderly
Two trials cast doubt on these widely touted strategies
