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Medication Errors Resulting in Death Most Common in Elderly
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Medication errors in acute care that result in death occur most often in patients older than 75 years, with the most common error category being omitted medicine or ingredient, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy.
Young Breast Cancer Patients Face Higher Risk for Osteoporosis
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The risk for bone loss rises sharply in young breast cancer patients who received standard treatment, according to a study recently published in Breast Cancer Research
2017 Saw Slowing in National Health Care Spending
by modernClinician Editorial Team
National health care spending slowed in 2017, according to a report published online Dec. 6 in Health Affairs.
Patient Education Can Improve Chronic Disease Management
by modernClinician Editorial Team
An educational intervention can improve patients' ability to self-manage their chronic diseases, according to a study published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
Congenital Ichthyosis Linked to Allergic Disorders
Habitual Fasting May Be Harmful for Older Adults
Very High Lipoprotein(a) Levels Linked to Future CVD Risk in Women
Multimodal Sleep Foundation Model Can Predict Risk for 130 Conditions
Digitally Supported Care Model Improves Serum Urate Target Attainment in Gout
Lung Ultrasound Predicts Progression of Interstitial Lung Abnormalities in RA
Few Meet Major Clinical Response Criteria After Treatment Escalation for Lupus
Response to Autologous HSCT Durable for Patients With Systemic Sclerosis