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The Primary Care-PM&R Collaboration Can Help Keep Patients Out of the OR
August 01, 2023
His relationship with primary care physicians is one of the most important, says physiatrist DJ Kennedy, MD, and he lists the reasons in this interview.
Drinking Even 1 Alcoholic Beverage per Day May Increase Risk for Hypertension, Study Finds
August 01, 2023
The association between ETOH consumption and hypertension among 19 500 healthy adults was "direct and linear," a new dose-response meta-analysis found.
US Albuminuria Testing Far Below Levels Essential for Effective CKD Treatment
July 31, 2023
Among persons with hypertension and T2D with albuminuria, nearly two-thirds currently go undetected, a significant barrier to diagnosis and treatment of CKD.
New Technologies Will Propel Novel Approaches in PM&R, says AAPM&R President-Elect
July 28, 2023
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
July 28, 2023
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
July 28, 2023
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
July 27, 2023
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
July 27, 2023
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
July 27, 2023
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
July 27, 2023
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.