Dietary supplements used by 58 percent of U.S. adults, CDC report finds
Apr 18, 2023
Among adults, use increases along with income and education, while older adults are more likely to take multiple supplements.
Poor social determinants of health tied to vision loss
Apr 11, 2023
The study findings are similar for both clinically evaluated and self-reported vision loss measures, investigators say.
Guidance issued for optimal timing of knee, hip total joint arthroplasty
Apr 14, 2023
There is no evidence that delaying surgery for nonoperative treatments such as physical therapy, injections or oral anti-inflammatories leads to improved outcomes, the authors of a new clinical practice...
Universal screening to age 70 identifies diabetes in most cases
Apr 07, 2023
An age-based screening method (35 to 70) identifies the greatest proportion of adults with prediabetes and diabetes compared with USPSTF recommendations and BMI-based screening, investigators say.
Excess weight linked to more somatic complaints in elderly men
Apr 04, 2023
Body mass index is associated with somatization, when mental health problems manifest as physical symptoms that may lead to functional issues, investigators say.
Risk for acute myocardial infarction increased for patients with pneumonia
Mar 30, 2023
The elevated risk for heart attack is seen among patients with laboratory-confirmed invasive pneumococcal disease, and persists for one year, investigators report.
Surgeons: Oldest knee replacement patients report superior pain relief
Mar 15, 2023
Patients aged 75 years and older achieve better pain relief and improved quality of life compared with patients younger than 55 years, investigators say.
Prevalence of subjective cognitive decline 9.6 percent in ages 45 and up
Mar 15, 2023
Only 47% of those with subjective cognitive decline reported that they had discussed the issue with a healthcare professional.
ACC: 1999 to 2020 saw national decrease in heart attack-related deaths
Mar 10, 2023
Reductions occurred across racial and ethnic groups, although rates remain relatively higher for African Americans, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific...