Smart Socks May Cut Hospital Fall Rates in At-Risk Patients
FRIDAY, Aug. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Use of the Smart Sock system may reduce hospital...
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Increased CXCL9 Level Linked to Increased Hip Fracture Risk in Men
THURSDAY, Aug. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Higher CXCL9 levels are associated with increased...
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Peritoneal Dialysis Less Costly for Medicare Than Hemodialysis
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Peritoneal dialysis (PD) costs Medicare less...
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Risk for ILD/Pneumonitis Examined for Trastuzumab Deruxtecan
MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients receiving trastuzumab deruxtecan...
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Walk Test With Smartphone Sensor Can Classify Fall Risk in Amputees
FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In lower-limb amputees, automated foot strikes from...
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Low Serum Urate Level Tied to Low Lean Mass, Underweight
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Low serum urate (SU) concentrations are...
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Cheaper OTC Hearing Aids Should Be in Stores by October, FDA Says
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Affordable over-the-counter hearing aids will...
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For Self-Measured BP, Smartphone App No Better Than Standard Device
MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Enhanced self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) paired...
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How Will New Federal Legislation Cut Drug Costs?
FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to bring...
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Polypharmacy Prevalent Among Older Adults With Blood Cancers
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For older adults with blood cancers, taking eight...
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Leisure Activities Inversely Linked to Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Leisure activities are associated with a reduced...
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Poll: Inflation Has Many Americans Cutting Back on Health Care
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Inflation is putting Americans’ health at...
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Lung Cancer Risk Increased for Smokers Not Offered Annual Screening
TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Smokers for whom annual screening with low-dose...
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Atopic Eczema Tied to Higher Risk for Dementia in Older Adults
TUSDAY, Aug. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Atopic eczema is associated with a small but...
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Long-Term Loneliness Tied to Risk for Memory Decline
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cumulative loneliness may be a risk factor for...
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Review: Global Pooled Prevalence of Tinnitus 14.4 Percent
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The pooled prevalence of any tinnitus is 14.4...
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Two-Thirds of Older Adults Use Integrative Medicine Strategies
FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many older adults report using at least one...
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Rapid Olfactory Decline May Predict Later Cognitive Impairment in Seniors
THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Rapid olfactory decline during normal cognition...
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Barriers to Advance Care Planning ID’d for Sexual/Gender Minorities
THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Discrimination in the health care system is an...
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Being a Victim of Fraud May Increase Blood Pressure in Seniors
THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Fraud victimization in older adults is associated...
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