Lack of Sleep Tied to Physician Burnout, Medical Errors
THURSDAY, Dec. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Sleep-related impairment among physicians is...
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Geriatrics
Obesity Increases Hip Fracture Risk Before Age 70 in Postmenopausal Women
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In postmenopausal women, obesity is associated...
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Obesity Increases Hip Fracture Risk Before Age 70 in Postmenopausal Women
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In postmenopausal women, obesity is associated...
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Radiological Society of North America, Nov. 29-Dec. 5
The annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America was held virtually this year from...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Caution Issued by U.K. Officials
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — People with a “significant history”...
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Canada Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by...
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Fear of Surprise Medical Bills Keeps U.S. Adults From Getting Care
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of U.S. adults do not seek health...
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Does High-Dose Vitamin D Actually Heighten Fall Risk?
Supplementation found detrimental in older community-dwelling adults Seniors with elevated fall...
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’Unbearable Suffering,’ Multiple Syndromes Lead to Death Requests in Elderly Patients
Netherlands study finds social, existential dimensions may be intertwined with these syndromes A...
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Flu Shot More Popular Than COVID-19 Vaccine Among Older Adults
MONDAY, Dec. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Older adults are less likely to get a COVID-19...
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Proportion of Older Adults Owning, Using Hearing Aids Increasing
MONDAY, Dec. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The proportion of U.S. older adults who reported...
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Female Physicians Spend More Time in EHR Than Males
MONDAY, Dec. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Female physicians spend more minutes per day in the...
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Vitamin D3 Supplementation No Benefit for Fall Prevention
TUESDAY, Dec. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D3 supplementation at doses of 1,000 IU/day...
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Alzheimer Disease Tied to Adverse Financial Events
FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRDs) are...
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Residential Care Community Characteristics Vary by Dementia Prevalence
FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Residential care communities (RCCs) with a high...
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Britain Approves Emergency Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Britain became the first Western country to allow...
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Female Doctors Less Likely to Be Promoted to Upper Faculty Ranks
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Women physicians in academic medical centers are...
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AMA Pushes for Widespread Telehealth Adoption
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — At a Special Meeting of the AMA House of...
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Higher Doses of Z-Drugs Pose Risks for Dementia Patients
TUESDAY, Dec. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Among individuals with dementia, higher-dose Z-drug...
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Industry Payments Consistently Linked to Physician Prescribing
TUESDAY, Dec. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Industry payments are associated with physician...
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