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No Increased Fall Risk With HTN Treatment in Older Women
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Treating high blood pressure is not associated with an increased fall risk among older women, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Long Work Hours Tied to Poor Glycemic Control in T2DM
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Long work hours (≥60 hours/week) are associated with poor glycemic control in young Japanese men with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Diabetes Investigation.
Women With CVD Have Worse Self-Reported Outcomes
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Compared with men, women with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease are more likely to report poorer patient experience, lower health-related quality of life, and poorer perception of their health, according to a study recently published online in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Cancer Death Rate in U.S. Decreased Continuously From 1991 to 2016
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The overall cancer death rate decreased continuously by 27 percent from 1991 to 2016, according to a report published online Jan. 8 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
Most Specialty Oral Anticancer Meds for Blood Cancers Are Initially Rejected by Insurers
Personalized Support Boosts Families" Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers
Cancer Survivors Have Lower Levels of Physical Activity
Pharmacist-Led Med Review Improves Medication Quality in Older Patients With Cancer
Screening + Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Aids Nurses" Mental Health
Number of Health Care Workers Has Increased 198.5 Percent Since 1990
Therapeutic Hypothermia Duration Explored in Comatose OHCA Survivors