COVID-19 Pandemic Exacerbates Mental Health Issues
THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Just as the physical symptoms of COVID-19 vary...
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Geriatrics
Probiotics Fail to Reduce Antibiotic Use Among Elderly
Study findings don’t support prophylactic probiotics in the assisted living care setting...
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Some Say Allow Family Access to Dying Patients With COVID-19
THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Allowing adult family member presence at the...
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Point-Prevalence Surveys in SNFs Help Cut COVID-19 Transmission
THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Conducting point-prevalence surveys in skilled...
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Roughly 2 Million Americans Buy Prescriptions From Outside the Country
THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — An estimated 1.5 percent of American adults...
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HDHPs Up Disparities in Access to Care Among Cancer Survivors
THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For cancer survivors, high-deductible health plans...
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Low Physical Function May Up Bone Loss After Hip Fracture
THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Older patients with low physical function and...
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Making the Case for CGM Use in the Hospital During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, appropriate implementation of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in...
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June 2020 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in...
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Large Losses Anticipated for Primary Care Practices in 2020
MONDAY, June 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Primary care practices are estimated to lose more...
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Triple Inhaled Therapy Aids in Moderate-to-Very Severe COPD
THURSDAY, June 25, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Triple therapy, including glucocorticoid at...
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Administrative Data Predict Mortality With Diabetes
THURSDAY, June 25, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Factors readily available in administrative data...
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RN Staffing Linked to COVID-19 Incidence in Nursing Homes
TUESDAY, June 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Higher registered nurse (RN) staffing is...
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More Sedentary Time Tied to Higher Risk for Cancer Mortality
TUESDAY, June 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Greater sedentary time is independently associated...
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Physical Activity Helps Avert Premature Mortality Worldwide
TUESDAY, June 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Physical activity prevalence has contributed to...
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USPSTF Advises Hypertension Screening for All Adults
TUESDAY, June 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)...
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Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Rare With Newer GBCA Exposure
TUESDAY, June 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The occurrence of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis...
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Huge Saharan Dust Plume Will Affect Americans’ Health
TUESDAY, June 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Meteorologists and health experts are warning that...
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Reduced Circadian Rhythmicity Tied to Increase in Parkinson Disease
FRIDAY, June 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Reduced circadian rhythmicity is associated with an...
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22 Percent Worldwide at Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19
FRIDAY, June 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — About 22 percent of the global population has at...
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