Tag: Seniors
Early PT Not Tied to Lower Health Care Use Later On
Findings among older adults presenting with a new episode of low back pain
Metformin Use Linked to Less Vitamin B12 Measurement
Metformin users are less likely to receive vitamin B12 testing after adjustment for confounding variables
Similar Adverse Event Risk for Typical, Atypical Antipsychotics
However, greater use of brain imaging associated with atypical APMs after cardiac surgery in seniors
Lixisenatide Beneficial in Seniors With Uncontrolled Diabetes
Improved HbA1c reduction versus placebo in older patients uncontrolled on current medications
Interventions Up Discussion of Advanced Care Planning
Series of quality improvement interventions increases capture of advanced care directives in EMR
Use of Multiple CNS-Affecting Drugs Increasing Among Seniors
Psychiatrist cautions doctors and patients to consider risks and benefits of each drug
Acupressure Ups Sleep Quality in Nursing Home Residents
Acupressure on specific acupoints linked to significantly improved scores on PSQI and SF-36
Primary Care Exercise Counseling Cost-Effective for Older Men
Total direct cost of the intervention was $459 per participant; mainly for counselor effort
Nurse Practitioners Could Help Meet Need for Elderly Home Care
Restrictions in some U.S. states are an obstacle, researcher says
10,000 Medicare Patients/Year Die in 7 Days After ER Discharge
May be due to gaps in medical knowledge about which patients need more attention, researcher says
