New Technologies Will Propel Novel Approaches in PM&R, says AAPM&R President-Elect
Physiatrist DJ Kennedy, MD, is excited by the potential for new, and even existing technology, to present novel options for diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment.
Mean Weight Loss with Tirzepatide Reaches 26% Across 2 Pivotal Phase 3 Clinical Trials
In adults with obesity or overweight plus comorbidities but without T2D once-weekly tirzepatide was associated with significant and durable weight loss vs placebo.
A no-go for aspirin, Vegetarian victory, Opioids and dementia +2: The Five for Friday
No aspirin for healthy elders, Vegan diets vs CVD, Opioids deadly in dementia, plus BP patterns in babies, and the fear of Alzheimer's runs deep.
Daily Dose: Death Often Follows First Opioid After Dementia Dx
A daily dose of clinical news on Patient Care you may have missed.
Low-Dose Aspirin Increases Risk of Bleeding but Does Not Reduce Risk of a First Stroke in Older Adults
A new analysis of the ASPREE trial of aspirin for primary prevention in older adults finds a poor risk-benefit ratio for prevention of stroke.
Cognitive Screening in Older Adults: How they Perceive the Benefits, What they Fear Most
A majority of older adults agree that all aged ≥65 years should be screened annually for dementia; more than half significantly fear a positive result, the National Poll on Healthy Aging reports.
Vegetarian Diet May Augment Effects of Optimal Drug Therapy in Patients at High Risk of CVD
Reductions in LDL-C, HbA1c, and body weight were associated with a variety of vegetarian diets in participants with or at high risk for cardiovascular disease.
Daily Dose: Persistent Opioid Use Post-Hysterectomy
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Social Determinants of Health and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Methods proven to prevent ASCVD may fall short in certain populations if the impacts of SDOH are not closely monitored. The ACC/AHA provide considerations for 7 health domains.
The Best Referrals to PM&R for Back Pain are the Early Ones, says AAPM&R President-Elect DJ Kennedy, MD
When is a primary care patient with back pain ready for referral to PM&R? No formulas available but basic principles hold true and earlier is always better.
Daily Dose: Care for Acute Stroke in Women Less Urgent
Large US Study Suggests Numbers Needed to Vaccinate to Prevent COVID-19 Hospitalizations, ED Encounters
The real-world analysis measured the benefit of primary vaccination and of a booster and found the latter dependent upon local disease incidence and risk for severe disease.
Distinct Patterns of BP in Early Gestation Predict Hypertensive Disorders: Study
Investigators identified 6 blood pressure patterns that, when combined with other risk factors, accurately stratified risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Back Pain Gets Better but Also Recurs so Empower Patients Early with Tools
Recurrent back pain is common, so teaching patients how to stay strong and flexible—and also when to get help—is essential, says Vanderbilt physiatrist DJ Kennedy, MD.
First Opioid Use in Older Adults with Dementia Significantly Increased Mortality Risk
The highest risk of mortality among a Danish population with dementia occurred within 2 weeks of an opioid prescription but remained significant at 180 days.
Daily Dose: Flu Vaccination May Protect Against RSV in Children
Diabetes- and CVD-Related Mortality Rise after Steady 10-Year Decline
Since 2014, the age-adjusted mortality rate for diabetes and CVD has increased by 1% after an overall decline between 1999 and 2019, new research finds.
Weekend Warriors Win; Self-Dx via Facebook; Eat This, Not That; +2 - the Five for Friday
Exercise pattern doesn't matter, just do it; self-diagnosis by social media; food will do when statins don't; plus portable T2D therapy and who really gets anticoagulation?
Self-Diagnosis by Social Media: Preferred Platforms Differ by Generation
Gen Z is most likely to use social media to self diagnose and YouTube is the top platform for diagnosis content; there is so much more to learn from this survey.
Concentrated and Distributed Physical Activity Similarly Lower Risk for CV Events
Regardless of the pattern of physical activity, it may reduce risk across a spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, say study authors. So, just do it!
