Supervised walking program benefits veterans admitted to hospital
Jun 09, 2023
Odds were lower for discharge to a skilled nursing facility, but no difference was seen in length of stay or in the likelihood of falls, investigators report.
Subclinical CVD linked to increased risk for mortality in diabetes
Jun 06, 2023
For adults with diabetes, subclinical cardiovascular disease is associated with an increased risk for all-cause and CVD mortality, a study from Johns Hopkins University has found.
Physical activity level inversely linked to Parkinson’s disease in women, study finds
May 19, 2023
The findings support the creation of exercise programs to help lower women’s risk of Parkinson’s disease, investigators say.
Physicians only recognize 1 in 5 cases of unintentional weight loss
May 17, 2023
The problem is more likely to be recognized in older patients, where it is most common, researchers say. Frequent diagnostic practices also were reported.
USPSTF recommends biennial screening mammography from ages 40 to 74
May 10, 2023
New draft recommendations advocate starting biennial mammographies at age 40. Evidence said to be insufficient for screenings in women aged 75 years and older.
Beta blockers seem not to reduce risks more than one year after heart attack
May 04, 2023
Long-term beta blocker therapy was not associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes during a median follow-up period of 4.5 years, investigators report.
COVID-19 drug guards against all variants
May 02, 2023
Trial results for AstraZeneca’s experimental antibody, a potential replacement for Evusheld, could be out by September. The company is hoping for emergency use authorization by the end of 2023.
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...