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Lower extremity revascularization in frail nursing home residents rarely improves their ambulatory status

Lower Extremity Revascularization in Elderly Found Lacking

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Many patients immobile or dead a year later, but some benefit
Middle-aged or older people who get at least some high-intensity exercise may reduce their chances of dying early by up to 13 percent

More Vigorous Physical Activity May Offer More Benefits

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Findings in middle-age and older participants
For patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

Contemporary PCI Outcome Predictors Defined

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Predictors include previous anemia, chronic kidney injury, left ventricular dysfunction
More than half of packaged grocery store foods included in a new study contained too much added salt

Sodium Content Too High in Over Half of Packaged Foods

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Many cold cuts, pizza, packaged meals contain too much sodium to be labeled 'healthy'
The use of physician extenders (mainly physician assistants and nurse practitioners) may bring added legal risks to a practice

Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders

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Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
Some patients experience difficulties swallowing and modify medication dosage forms

Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing

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Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
After conducting a kidney biopsy on a 56-year-old man with unexplained kidney failure

Case Study: Iced Tea Habit Likely Led to Man’s Kidney Failure

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Patient drank 16 glasses a day, which probably contributed to health issues, researchers suggest

March 2015 Briefing – Geriatrics

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
For younger patients with atrial fibrillation

Amiodarone Linked to Lowest Risk of Hospitalization in A-Fib

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Lowest risk of atrial fibrillation hospitalization for amiodarone, greatest risk for dronedarone
Three leading groups of heart experts have issued updated guidelines that set blood pressure goals for people with coronary artery disease. The updated guidelines

New Guidelines Issued for BP Mgmt in Coronary Artery Disease

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Aim is more flexibility for those with heart disease, doctors say