As 'deprescribing' medicines for older adults catches on, poll shows need for patient-provider dialogue
As the movement toward "deprescribing" medications among older adults grows, a new poll shows strong interest in this idea.
Apr 24, 2023
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As the movement toward "deprescribing" medications among older adults grows, a new poll shows strong interest in this idea.
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to ...
Apr 20, 2023
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Early administration of dexamethasone is associated with significantly reduced odds of mortality or discharge to hospice for inpatients with COVID-19 receiving supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation (MV) and/or extracorporeal ...
Apr 20, 2023
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Dietary supplement (DS) use is common in the United States, according to a study published online April 18 in the National Health Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Apr 19, 2023
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Taking vitamins may drain your wallet without helping your health, yet a new government survey shows most American adults take them, as do about one-third of children.
Apr 18, 2023
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Personal bests, competition wins, new challenges—athletes, and particularly endurance athletes, tend to want to push themselves hard to perform. So it makes sense that there is a big interest in sports supplements, like ...
Apr 13, 2023
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From vitamin A capsules to herbal teas and zinc tablets, dietary supplements come in all shapes and sizes. But are they a good fit for people with cancer?
Apr 11, 2023
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If you work indoors, live in the north, avoid the sun, are lactose intolerant, vegan, elderly or darker skinned, chances are you may be deficient in vitamin D. It's a common problem affecting as many as 25% of Americans, ...
Apr 5, 2023
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Vitamin D deficiency is common among serving military personnel of navies in the global north, especially submariners, finds a systematic review of the available evidence, published online in Occupational & Environmental ...
Apr 3, 2023
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They sell worldwide, often retailing for more than $2.50 per two-ounce bag: Lactation cookies, which manufacturers purport to increase milk in people who breastfeed. Many claim they work—but what does the science say?
Apr 1, 2023
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