USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for A-Fib Screening in Asymptomatic Seniors
WEDNESDAY, April 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force...
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Geriatrics
Frequent Interrupted Sleep Seen as Premature Mortality Risk in Women
Cortical arousal burden during sleep linked to CV, all-cause mortality in older adults Frequent cortical arousal during sleep is associated with increased cardiovascular (CV) and all-cause mortality, with women facing an...
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J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Used, but Carry Blood Clot Warning
TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A warning about a possible link to rare blood...
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Outcomes Similar for Seniors With Hospital at Home, Admission
TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For older persons who are medically unwell and...
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J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Used, but Carry Blood Clot Warning
TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A warning about a possible link to rare blood...
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Proportion of Black Physicians Has Changed Little Since 1900
TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The proportion of Black physicians has increased...
Read MoreTo Keep Seniors from Falling, Get the App
StandingTall program shows efficacy in fall reduction over 2 years Preventing falls in older individuals also prevents comorbidities and the mortality that can result from falls. A home-based, e-health balance exercise program...
Read MoreAt-Home Care Matches In-Hospital Care in Older Adults
Acute illness outcomes with admission-avoidance home care plus CGA similar to inpatient care Pairing admission-avoidance hospital at home (HAH) with comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) may offer an alternative to...
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Half of American Adults Have Received at Least One COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
MONDAY, April 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Half of all Americans aged 18 years or older have...
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Global COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 3 Million
MONDAY, April 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The official global COVID-19 death toll surpassed...
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Third Booster COVID-19 Vaccine Shot Available by Fall: Moderna
MONDAY, April 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Moderna says a third booster shot for its two-dose...
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Patients of Female Doctors More Likely to Receive Flu Vaccine
MONDAY, April 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Medicare patients of female physicians are more...
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Risk-Based Approach Developed to Triage Mammography Use
FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Clinical indication and individual risk factors...
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Hemorrhagic Stroke + COVID-19 Doubles Risk for In-Hospital Mortality
FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 ups the risk for death with hemorrhagic...
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Booster Shots a Likely Reality for COVID-19-Vaccinated Americans
FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Vaccinated Americans will probably need booster...
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Response to One COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Strong in Previously Infected
FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For persons with a history of previous infection...
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Europe Surpasses 1 Million COVID-19 Deaths
FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The COVID-19 death toll in Europe has surpassed 1...
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Nearly Half of Older Adults Use Online Physician Ratings
FRIDAY, April 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — More than four in 10 older U.S. adults have used...
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Thousands of Vaccinated People in U.S. Infected With COVID-19
THURSDAY, April 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 infections have occurred in about 5,800...
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Regular Physical Activity Cuts Risk for Severe COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, April 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Among adults infected with COVID-19, those...
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