Internal Medicine Alert – December 30, 2018
December 30, 2018
View Issues
-
The Mediterranean Diet Keeps the Mind Sharp
Italian seniors who ate a high-quality Mediterranean diet exhibited better cognitive function than those who did not.
-
Limited English Proficiency Associated With Significant Differences in End-of-Life Care
In a retrospective cohort study, patients with limited English proficiency had lower rates of do not resuscitate orders, comfort measures orders, and advance directives; higher rates of receiving certain types of life support; and longer hospital stays compared to their English-speaking counterparts.
-
Exercise Improves Physical Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Tailored exercise therapy can improve physical functioning in patients with knee osteoarthritis and comorbid conditions.
-
Nocturia: Does Salt Intake Play a Role?
Researchers suggest that excessive salt intake can contribute to urinary frequency and nocturia.
-
Omadacycline Injection and Tablets (Nuzyra)
The FDA has approved a broad-spectrum antibiotic for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections.