June 2020 Briefing – Geriatrics
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Geriatrics
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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2019 Screening Guidelines Would Label More as T2DM Cases
FRIDAY, June 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Adopting the 2019 Endocrine Society guidelines for...
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American Diabetes Association, June 12-16
The American Diabetes Association 80th Scientific Sessions The annual meeting of the American...
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Aids Glycemic Control in Young
WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) improves...
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Midlife Blood Pressure During Exercise Predicts Later Heart Disease
TUESDAY, June 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Higher blood pressure (BP) during exercise and...
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Conference Highlights: ADA 2020
New research was presented at ADA 2020, the virtual 80th Scientific Sessions of American Diabetes...
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Dysanapsis Measured on CT Associated With COPD in Seniors
FRIDAY, June 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Among older adults, dysanapsis, a mismatch of...
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PPE Supplies Sent by FEMA to Nursing Homes Often Defective
FRIDAY, June 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A Trump administration plan to boost nursing...
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Volunteering Linked to Reduced Risk for Mortality in Seniors
THURSDAY, June 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For adults older than 50 years, volunteering is...
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