Gerontology & Geriatrics

Do former football players age faster?

Former professional football players—particularly linemen—are more likely than nonplayers with similar demographic characteristics to develop diseases typically associated with advanced age when significantly younger, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

11 dead from H1N1 flu in Bolivia

At least 11 people in Bolivia have died from H1N1 flu in recent months, with most of the cases occurring in just the past few weeks, health officials here said Tuesday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

CDC urges prevention, early recognition of sepsis

(HealthDay)—Many cases of life-threatening sepsis could be recognized and treated long before they cause severe illness or death, according to an Aug. 23 Vital Signs report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

Health

IPAs and PHOs viable option for small independent practices

(HealthDay)—For small and medium-size independent practices, sharing care management and information technology resources with other practices through an independent practice association (IPA) or physician-hospital organization ...

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