Treatment Response Rates High for Seniors With Hep C Infection
Sustained virologic response rates similar for patients 65 years and older, patients younger than 65 years.
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Recommendations for Secondary Fracture Prevention in Elderly Patients
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research developed 13 clinical recommendations (7 primary and 6 secondary) to address the undertreatment of osteoporosis-related fractures and prevent secondary fracture among persons aged ≥65 years with hip or vertebral fractures.
Fecal Microbiota Transplant in the Treatment of Obesity
The human gut microbiota has been identified as a metabolic organ having a significant effect on host metabolism.
Forced Sexual Initiation Linked to Adverse Health Outcomes for Women
Investigators aimed to analyze whether forced sexual initiation resulted in adverse health outcomes among US women.
USPSTF Updates Screening Recommendations for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
The USPSTF has made updates to the 2008 recommendations on screening for and treating asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant and nonpregnant persons.
Botulinum Toxin for Chronic Pelvic Pain in Endometriosis
Women with endometriosis who experience chronic pelvic pain may benefit from botulinum toxin injections to reduce muscle spasms.
Sweet Drinks, Bitter Consequences: Soft Drink Consumption and Mortality
Does soft drink consumption increase the risk of mortality?
Assessing Efficacy, Cost-Effectiveness of Herpes Zoster Vaccination
Researchers sought to compare the effectiveness and cost-savings of the recombinant subunit zoster vaccine with that of the live attenuated zoster vaccine in individuals aged ≥50 years.
Blood Biomarkers Detect Brain Injury Following Trauma
Investigators assessed whether glial fibrillary acidic protein and ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase may be effective biomarkers for detecting concussive, subconcussive, and nonconcussive injuries in pediatric and adult patients with normal mental status following trauma.
Screening for Cognitive Decline in Primary Care
Although an estimated 82 million people worldwide will be affected by dementia by 2030, research demonstrates that cognitive decline often goes unrecognized in primary care settings.
Migraines Linked to Higher Risk for Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
However, no link seen between migraines and vascular dementia.
Most Diagnosed With Dementia Do Not Receive Specialty Care
Identification of etiological subtype of dementia more likely in patients who see a specialist.
Biopsychosocial Frailty Measure Predicts Risk for Dementia
Model of physical, psychological, and social elements predicts 3- and 7-year dementia risk.
Acute Lipoid Pneumonia in Adults Who Used Marijuana Oils in E-Cigarettes
After recent use of marijuana oils in e-cigarettes, 5 patients in North Carolina were diagnosed with acute exogenous lipoid pneumonia.
USPSTF Issues Recs on Using Breast Cancer Risk-Reducing Meds
The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued final recommendations on the use of medications for primary prevention of breast cancer.
Midlife Hypertension Tied to Changes in Late-Life Brain Structure
Investigators studied the effects of midlife high or increasing blood pressure on late-life brain structure.
Survival Poor for Elderly Admitted to Long-Term Acute Care Setting
Among older Medicare beneficiaries admitted to LTAC, more than one-third died in an inpatient setting.
Intensifying BP Meds at Hospital Discharge May Harm Elderly
Risk for readmissions and adverse effects higher, no long-term benefit for BP control or cardiac risk.
Intensive BP Therapy Not Beneficial in Nursing Home Residents
Findings seen among long-term nursing home residents with, without cognitive impairment.
US Sesame Allergy Incidence and Severity
What are the current prevalence, severity, and clinical characteristics associated with sesame allergy in the United States?
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