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Strong evidence was found that slow gait speed, low physical activity, and weight loss are key indicators of frailty, which is associated with chronic disability, long-term nursing home stays, injurious falls, and death.
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The syllogistic process that led us all to accept the utility of ASA in prevention of CVD in diabetics seemed innocent enough: a) ASA reduces CV events in persons with CVD, and b) diabetes is considered a CV risk equivalent; therefore, c) ASA must reduce CV events in persons with diabetes.
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The American College of Physicians has just published a new clinical practice guideline on the use of second-generation antidepressants in treating depressive disorders.
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The FDA has approved a new, highly selective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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The relationship between uric acid (URA) and cardiovascular (CV) risk has been the subject of controversy for decades.
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The presence of emphysema by CT scan or of airflow obstruction by spirometry predicts an increased risk of lung cancer.
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This first known study of the effects of a 3-year cardiac rehabilitation program following a myocardial infarction (MI) included a continuous reinforced educational and behavioral intervention and proved effective in decreasing the risk of several important secondary cardiovascular (CV) outcomes.
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Mortality rates for community-living older adults followed over 10 years showed higher risk for those who felt tired most of the time.
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Probiotics are often thought of as concentrated yogurt capsules, most useful for the prevention or treatment of antibiotic-induced diarrhea. Recent evidence, though, is starting to point to a much greater use for the provision of "good bacteria" to the gastrointestinal tract.
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A well-regarded, standardized extract of Ginkgo biloba does not appear to help prevent development of dementia in seniors with baseline normal or mildly impaired cognitive function. Whether use of ginkgo earlier in life has a primary preventive effect on development of dementia remains to be determined.
