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Taking multiple medications linked to frailty in older adults

As we age, we tend to develop a number of chronic health conditions and concerns. Often, managing health problems can mean that older adults may take many different medications. When older adults take five or more medicines (a scenario called "polypharmacy" by health experts), it can increase the risk for harmful side effects.

1 Feb 2017

Simple intervention reduces suicidal behavior among active-duty service members, study finds

Suicidal behavior among active-duty service members can be reduced for up to six months with a relatively simple intervention that gives them concrete steps to follow during an emotional crisis, according to a new study from the University of Utah's National Center for Veterans Studies.

31 Jan 2017

New position statement offers recommendations for physicians on prevention of diabetic neuropathy

An estimated 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes develop some form of diabetic neuropathy, or the chronic nerve damage diabetes causes, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

31 Jan 2017

Study finds no improvement in survival rates for heart failure patients

Survival rates for people suffering from heart failure have not improved since 1998, according to a study led by University of Oxford researchers.

30 Jan 2017

Acupuncture improves effectiveness of standard treatment for chronic pain and depression

Health specialists at the University of York have found than acupuncture treatment can boost the effectiveness of standard medical care, lessening the severity of chronic pain and depression.

30 Jan 2017

Study finds increase in deaths from preventable illness in Delhi, despite investments in health care

Recent government expenditures to improve access to effective health care in Delhi, India, have been insufficient to overcome the impact of poverty and inequalities, leading to a rise in deaths from preventable illness such as septicemia and tuberculosis in the capital city, according to a study led by Rutgers School of Public Health researcher Michael K. Gusmano.

28 Jan 2017

New study examines link between scope-of-practice regulations and retail-based clinic growth

Just as primary care provider shortages are becoming acute, retail-based clinics in pharmacies and grocery stores are set to fill the gap in accessible patient care. Yet in some states, access to this convenient care is constrained due to restrictive scope-of-practice laws.

28 Jan 2017

Combination assessment may rule out presence of OSA in children with Down syndrome

A combination of parental questionnaires and inexpensive diagnostic procedures that can be performed as part of a primary care visit may be able to rule out the presence of obstructive sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome.

26 Jan 2017

Portable DNA sequencing device brought into North Hospitals to fight against anti-microbial resistance

A cutting edge, portable DNA sequencing device is being brought into North Hospitals for the first time by scientists fighting against anti-microbial resistance.

From Oxford Nanopore Technologies 25 Jan 2017

STS releases first publicly accessible report of outcomes from lung cancer surgery

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has released the first publicly accessible national report of outcomes from lobectomy, a lung cancer procedure that removes a portion of the lung.

20 Jan 2017

Statins could reduce threat of venous thromboembolism, research shows

Statins could hold the key to eradicating one of the most preventable causes of hospital deaths after researchers uncovered a new role for the cholesterol-lowering pill.

19 Jan 2017

Interface Clinical Research outlines new model for running primary care trials

New clinical trials company, Interface Clinical Research, outlined a new model for running primary care clinical trials at their launch yesterday at the Royal Society in London.

19 Jan 2017

More people with mental illness, substance use disorders have insurance coverage, research suggests

Significantly more people with mental illness and substance use disorders had insurance coverage in 2014 due to the expansion of health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, but many barriers to treatment remain, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

18 Jan 2017

Important vaccines that should not be missed by adults, elders and pregnant women

Vaccines are an important part of routine healthcare for adults, seniors and women who are pregnant.

16 Jan 2017

New pocket guide offers detailed guidance on treating older adults with mental health issues

Nearly 20 percent of older Americans experience depression and the highest rate of suicide is among older adult Caucasian males.

16 Jan 2017

Study finds decline in rate of prostate cancer treatment after change in screening recommendations

As some national guidelines now recommend against routine prostate cancer screening, the overall rate of men receiving treatment for the disease declined 42 percent, a new study finds.

10 Jan 2017

Experimental treatment shows early promise for improving Parkinson's symptoms

About fourteen years ago, Bill Crawford noticed a persistent twitching in one of his fingers that was interfering with his rehearsal time as the music pastor at Porter Memorial Church.

6 Jan 2017

New study finds limited information on role played by primary care providers in care of cancer survivors

For more than a decade, there has been a focus on involving primary care providers in the follow-up care of cancer survivors.

30 Dec 2016

CHLA Medical Group, Providence Saint John's to provide premium care for fragile newborns

Providence Saint John's Health Center is partnering with Children's Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group to raise the level of care for the most fragile newborns in the medical center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), bringing world class neonatal care to Santa Monica and the surrounding Westside communities.

30 Dec 2016

DaVita releases recap of 2016 accomplishments

DaVita Inc., a leading independent medical group and a leading provider of kidney care services in the United States, today released a recap of major accomplishments for the company in 2016, marking its 16th year bringing quality of life to patients and teammates around the world.

30 Dec 2016

Primary Care News and Research

Latest Primary Care News and Research

Taking multiple medications linked to frailty in older adults

Simple intervention reduces suicidal behavior among active-duty service members, study finds

New position statement offers recommendations for physicians on prevention of diabetic neuropathy

Study finds no improvement in survival rates for heart failure patients

Acupuncture improves effectiveness of standard treatment for chronic pain and depression

Study finds increase in deaths from preventable illness in Delhi, despite investments in health care

New study examines link between scope-of-practice regulations and retail-based clinic growth

Combination assessment may rule out presence of OSA in children with Down syndrome

Portable DNA sequencing device brought into North Hospitals to fight against anti-microbial resistance

STS releases first publicly accessible report of outcomes from lung cancer surgery

Statins could reduce threat of venous thromboembolism, research shows

Interface Clinical Research outlines new model for running primary care trials

More people with mental illness, substance use disorders have insurance coverage, research suggests

Important vaccines that should not be missed by adults, elders and pregnant women

New pocket guide offers detailed guidance on treating older adults with mental health issues

Study finds decline in rate of prostate cancer treatment after change in screening recommendations

Experimental treatment shows early promise for improving Parkinson's symptoms

New study finds limited information on role played by primary care providers in care of cancer survivors

CHLA Medical Group, Providence Saint John's to provide premium care for fragile newborns

DaVita releases recap of 2016 accomplishments

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