A prospective cohort study shows that among the very old, initiating as well as continuing physical activity is associated with better survival duration and function. Medscape Medical News
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In patients with lower respiratory tract infections, procalcitonin guidance vs standard guidelines yielded similar rates of adverse outcomes but lower rates of antibiotic exposure and adverse effects. Medscape Medical News
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In an older, community-dwelling cohort of relatively healthy postmenopausal women, this association was independent of risk factors including past or current use of hormone therapy. Medscape Medical News
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A study suggests that waist-to-hip ratio vs body mass index or waist circumference may be a better yardstick for obesity-related risk stratification of high-functioning older adults. Medscape Medical News
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Black patients who have an in-hospital cardiac arrest are 12% less likely than white patients to survive until discharge–largely due to interhospital differences, researchers report. Heartwire
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In a cohort study, metabolic syndrome was associated with an increased risk for symptomatic peripheral artery disease in women, mediated by the effects of inflammation and endothelial activation. Medscape Medical News
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In a randomized controlled trial, in patients undergoing vascular surgery, perioperative fluvastatin therapy was associated with an improvement in postoperative cardiac outcomes. Medscape Medical News
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The patient’s daily cannabis intake was monitored by the Green Cross Society of British Columbia to determine the optimal dosage needed to achieve pain management. Cases Journal
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U.S. workers who have health insurance for their families through employers have seen premiums more than double in the last decade, according to a survey released on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information
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