Tag: Seniors
Self-Reported Health Predicts Survival in Breast Cancer
For older women with breast cancer, low self-rated health, limited walking ability predict worse survival
Statins Tenuously Cost-Effective for Primary Prevention in Seniors
Statins would prevent MIs, CHD, be cost-effective if no increase in geriatric-specific adverse effects
Multiple, Inappropriate Meds Taken by Older Cancer Patients
A pharmacist-led comprehensive medication assessment can optimize meds
Models May Predict Two-Year Mortality Risk for CKD Patients
Risk prediction models may be helpful in directing prognosis and treatment decisions
Exercise Training Cuts Rate of Injurious Falls in Older Women
Reduction in rate of injurious falls and injured fallers; neither exercise nor vitamin D impact fall rate
Diet Soda Intake Tied to Belly Fat in Older Adults
Findings show a dose-response relationship, even when adjusting for other factors
Early Imaging Doesn’t Improve Back Pain Outcomes in Seniors
For older adults with new primary care visit for back pain, no improvement with early imaging
Surgery Seldom Needed for Fracture of Proximal Humerus
In elderly, healing was just as efficient -- and safer -- when arm was immobilized in sling
Outcomes Vary With Transcatheter Valve Surgery
May be possible to ID patients who may not benefit and who should be counseled accordingly
ASCO: High-Risk Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Up Since New PSA Recs
Researchers report 3 percent annual rise in intermediate- and high-risk cases
