Imaging May Predict Parkinson Disease Progression in Older Adults
Researchers sought to determine the relationship between neuroimaging markers and other clinical characteristics with mild parkinsonian signs in older adults.
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COVID-19 Related Mental Distress Affects Few Older Adults, More Often Those With Chronic Illness
The majority of older adults in the sample did not report any depression, anxiety, or stress symptoms, and almost no respondents indicated severe or extremely severe symptoms.
Breast Cancer Surgery Found to Be Safe in Older Women
Breast cancer surgery is safe in women 70 years and older.
Blood Pressure Treatment Even Effective in Frail Older Adults
Even in very frail people, antihypertensive treatment reduces the risk for death.
Low-Dose Aspirin Does Not Prevent Depression in Older Adults
For older adults, low-dose aspirin does not reduce the risk for depression.
SARS-CoV-2 Spreads Rapidly Through Skilled Nursing Facilities
More than half of residents who tested positive were asymptomatic at time of testing
Bacteremia Risk Higher in Older Patients Hospitalized With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Older age is associated with an increased risk for bacteremia in hospitalized patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
NPs and PAs Granted Telehealth Provisions Through Medicare
As a result of the 2019 novel coronavirus, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can now conduct telehealth services outside of rural areas for patients utilizing Medicare.
Smartphone Use and Headache: What’s the Link?
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional, hospital-based study to determine the association between smartphone use and worsening symptoms of migraine, chronic migraine, and tension-type headaches.
Lifestyle Modification Program May Lower the Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
A 3-month lifestyle modification program resulted in weight loss and improvement in eating habits, physical activity level, and A1c in patients at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Baseline Colonoscopy Findings Key for Identifying Future Outcomes
Researchers sought to determine the 10-year risk for developing advanced neoplasia and assessed whether baseline colonoscopy findings were associated with long-term outcomes.
Stewardship Program Cuts Antibiotic Misuse in Nursing Homes
Antibiotic prescriptions decreased by 16% at 12 months and 20% at 24 months after the initiation of an antibiotic stewardship program.
AGS Survey Reveals Mixed Opinions on Physician-Assisted Suicide
Researchers administered a survey to members of the American Geriatrics Society to better understand their views on physician-assisted suicide.
The Impact of Weight Loss on Migraine Characteristics in Patients With Obesity
Among patients with obesity and migraine, weight loss is associated with reduction of migraine frequency, pain severity, and attack duration and disability.
Vitamin D Status May Affect Spinal Degenerative Disease, Back Pain in Older Women
Severe vitamin D deficiency was linked to lumbar degenerative disease and low back pain in postmenopausal women.
Continuing Annual Breast Cancer Screening No Benefit in Over-75s
No significant reductions found in 8-year breast cancer mortality for continuing vs stopping screening.
Mediterranean Diet May Modulate Gut Bacteria in Seniors
For older persons, following a Mediterranean diet is associated with an increased abundance of specific taxa linked to markers of lower frailty and improved cognitive function.
Malnutrition in the Elderly: Underrecognized and Increasing in Prevalence
Malnutrition needs to be recognized and treated early to ensure the best possible outcomes for elderly patients.
Effects of Nurse Navigation on Colorectal Screening Rates and Perceptions
The positive influence of nurse navigation program on CRC screenings rates and barriers was demonstrated by a team of researchers in Turkey.
Hospital-Based Palliative Care Reduces End-of-Life ICU Stays
Implementation of hospital-based palliative care service was associated with a 10% reduction in ICU use, lowering healthcare costs and improving quality of death for terminal patients.
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