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Anchor lead: A new report cites confusion about medical regimens as the biggest challenge to seniors, Elizabeth Tracey reports Older people with chronic illnesses really don’t understand why they’re being prescribed certain medications or being told to adopt certain behaviors, …
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Anchor lead: Are you familiar with risk factors for cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reports While some risk factors for cancer are known by many people, some common ones are less well-known, a recent Gallup survey for the American Society of Clinical …
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Anchor lead: How aggressively should blood pressure be lowered during an operation in an older person? Elizabeth Tracey reports A person’s blood pressure before surgery should be a consideration in how low to go during surgery, a recent study asserts, …
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Anchor lead: Frailty should be considered before any operation in an older person, Elizabeth Tracey reports Frailty is not just an adjective but a measureable health metric that should be employed before any older person has surgery, a recent study …
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Anchor lead: Your hospital nurse may hail from almost anywhere, Elizabeth Tracey reports New cars, relocation allowances, free housing…perks for nurses willing to travel to understaffed areas of our country abound, a recent study looking at our national nursing shortage …
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Anchor lead: How many deaths would a wholesale conversion to e-cigarettes avert? Elizabeth Tracey reports The discussion over e-cigarettes is complicated, with a new study in the BMJ showing a huge benefit if those who smoke combustible cigarettes switch to …
