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More Daily Steps Lowers Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among Older Adults

Researchers reported that for every additional 500 steps per day, the risk for heart disease, heart failure, and stroke declined by 14% among adults age 70 years and older.

Vitamin D3, Omega-3, and Their Effects on Frailty in Older Patients

Data from a large, randomized trial that included 25,871 adults age 50 years or older indicated 2,000 daily units of vitamin D3 and 1 g daily of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation did not affect frailty.

Biden Administration Pushes for Skilled Nursing Facility Ownership Transparency

A CMS proposal calls for stricter enforcement of an existing rule tucked into the Affordable Care Act.

Poor Cardiovascular Health a Predictor for Premature Brain Aging

Worse cardiovascular health at age 36 years can predict worse brain aging and associated cognitive problems later in life.

Is Screening for Atrial Fibrillation Cost Effective?

Self-screening for atrial fibrillation in elderly individuals could lead to lower stroke rates, prevent bleeding-related hospitalizations, and save money.

Adults with Developmental Disabilities at Risk for Poor End-of-Life Care

Policies should specify that the wishes of these patients should be known. They should be able to access all medically appropriate care, without bias, and have the right to avoid medical interventions they wish to refuse.

Decision-Making Capacity Is Concern for Older Study Participants

It likely is an accident if investigators enroll participants lacking decision-making capacity in trials. Since capacity to consent is not a mandated area to report for most journals publishing research, it may be left out for space or other reasons. Nevertheless, some researchers are seeking to start a conversation about this.

Multidisciplinary Program Accelerates Care, Boosting Outcomes for Hip Fracture Patients

Returning Seniors to Orthopedic Excellence focuses on prioritizing early pain management and shortening the time to surgery for patients with confirmed hip fractures. Since implementation in early 2021, lengths of stay are shorter, time to surgery has declined, and attendance rates at follow-up appointments are higher.

Those Anterior T Waves

The ECG in the figure was obtained from a man in his 60s who was seen in the field for new chest pain. How might one interpret this tracing?

FDA Finalizes Rule on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Affordable devices could be available for sale later this year.