News tagged with functional limitations
People on higher incomes are happier with new knees
Knee replacement surgery is a very common procedure. However, it does not always resolve function or pain in all the recipients of new knees. A study by Robert Barrack, MD and his colleagues from the Washington University ...
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Older people in Africa have limited functional ability
The number of adults living into older age in sub-Saharan Africa is rapidly growing yet many older men and women will have an illness or disability that limits their ability to function, according to a study by researchers ...
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May 07, 2013 |
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Older US-born Mexican-Americans more physically limited than Mexican-American immigrants
New research indicates that Mexican-Americans born in the United States who are aged 55 and over are significantly more likely than Mexican-American immigrants to report that they have substantial limitations in one or more ...
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May 03, 2013 |
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Stress symptoms in midlife predict old-age disability, study finds
Nearly 30% of adult workers suffer from work-related stress, and it is commonly acknowledged that stress has damaging effects on individual's health. Recently published prospective cohort study by Dr. Jenni Kulmala and co-workers ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 04, 2013 |
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Shared savings may promote care coordination entity use
(HealthDay)—Use of shared savings could encourage individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid to enroll in state-designed care coordination entities (CCEs), according to a perspective ...
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Jan 07, 2013 |
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Superficial X-ray viable for basal, squamous cell carcinoma
(HealthDay) -- Superficial X-ray therapy remains a viable treatment for primary basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in select patients, according to a study published online July 23 ...
Cancer
Aug 06, 2012 |
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Older adults may need more vitamin D to prevent mobility difficulties
Older adults who don't get enough vitamin D – either from diet, supplements or sun exposure – may be at increased risk of developing mobility limitations and disability, according to new research from Wake Forest ...
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May 29, 2012 |
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Report outlines innovative breast cancer rehabilitation model
A new supplement in the journal Cancer outlines an innovative model to address a wide range of physical issues faced by women with breast cancer and offers hope for improved function and full participation in life activi ...
Cancer
Apr 10, 2012 |
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Prospective surveillance model emerges as standard of care for breast cancer treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema by a physical therapist can significantly reduce costs and the need for intensive rehabilitation, according to an article published in the January issue of ...
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Jan 06, 2012 |
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Rate of chronic health problems for low-birth-weight children does not increase in adolescence
In a follow-up of extremely low-birth-weight children, the rates of chronic health conditions overall, and asthma specifically, did not change between the ages of 8 and 14 years, although the rate of obesity did increase, ...
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Jul 26, 2011 |
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Researchers find common test may be unnecessary for bariatric surgery candidates
A new study by researchers from Rhode Island Hospital has found that stress testing with myocardial perfusion imaging as part of a pre-operative workup for bariatric surgery candidates may be unnecessary. The research is ...
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