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When an older patient breaks the upper arm

Surgery Seldom Needed for Fracture of Proximal Humerus

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In elderly, healing was just as efficient -- and safer -- when arm was immobilized in sling
Of more than 12

Outcomes Vary With Transcatheter Valve Surgery

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May be possible to ID patients who may not benefit and who should be counseled accordingly
U.S. recommendations against the prostate-specific antigen test for prostate cancer might have prompted a small but measurable increase in the number of higher-risk cases diagnosed recently

ASCO: High-Risk Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Up Since New PSA Recs

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Researchers report 3 percent annual rise in intermediate- and high-risk cases
For older Medicare beneficiaries with a neuromusculoskeletal complaint

Rates of Injury From Chiropractic Care Assessed in Older Adults

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Among adults aged 66 to 99 years, chiropractic visit linked to lower risk of injury vs PCP assessment
For older adults at high risk of mobility disability

MetS Prevalent Among Seniors at Risk of Mobility Disability

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No consistent observations between metabolic syndrome and walking speed, self-reported disability
Nearly 5 percent of older Medicare beneficiaries seen in the emergency department have a hospital inpatient admission within seven days after discharge

5 Percent of Seniors Discharged From ER Admitted Within Days

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Older age, chronic conditions associated with the greatest odds of admission
Male and female general practitioners prescribe analgesics to older patients in a similar manner but differ in their prescribing habits for antineuropathic pain drugs and symptomatic slow-acting drugs for osteoarthritis

Gender of Provider May Impact Pain Management Practices

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GP prescribing behavior differs for antineuropathic drugs, symptomatic slow-acting drugs for OA