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.
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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.
Metabolic Syndrome Severity Associated With Sleep Quality in Adolescents With PCOS
Metabolic syndrome is associated with poorer sleep in girls with polycystic ovary syndrome and obesity.
Health Care Utilization Up for Seniors With Untreated Apnea
Beneficiaries with OSA also demonstrate higher annual costs across all points of service.
Burden of Clostridioides difficile Infection in the United States Grows
Researchers sought to identify the incidence of hospital-acquired Clostridioides difficile infection and its associated length of stay in the United States.
Patient Refusal of Observation Following Naloxone Resuscitation: An Ethical, Clinical Dilemma
Following resuscitation with naloxone, clinicians commonly recommend an observation period to monitor for rebound apnea and other symptoms. Patient refusal of this recommendation is common, although rarely discussed in the literature.
Discordance Between ART Prescribing Practices and Guidelines in Pregnant Women
Data published in JAMA Network Open suggest that prescribing practices for ART in pregnant women living with HIV in the US do not align optimally with national guidelines.
Experts Weigh In on the Best Diets for 2020
The Mediterranean Diet was ranked as the best diet overall for 2020, according to new rankings released by US News and World Report.
GERD and the Elderly Patient: Clinical Considerations
Elderly patients have a higher tolerance for GERD symptoms compared with younger patients; therefore, these symptoms may be under-reported.
Updated Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis Released
In addition to a panel of experts, for the first time, the guideline was developed with the help of patients, emphasizing the importance of shared decision-making.
Aspirin Use May Reduce Cancer, All-Cause Mortality in Seniors
Aspirin use 3 or more times per week tied to reduced all-cause, cancer, GI cancer, CRC mortality.
CDC: PCV13 No Longer Routinely Recommended for Adults ≥65
The 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is no longer recommended for routine use among adults aged ≥65 years.
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