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Topic- Health conditions
Opioids no more effective than placebo for acute back, neck pain
Opioid pain-relieving medicines are not more effective than a placebo ("dummy" pill) for relieving acute back and neck pain and may even cause harm, according to a world-first trial led by the University of Sydney, Australia. The researchers say this is proof that treatment guidelines should be updated to advise against the use of opioids for this purpose. Active-aging organizations might consider educating residents and staff about the findings to help limit opioid overuse and risk of misuse -- i.e., they can ask doctors about alternatives.
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Tinnitus relief may soon be on the way
Tinnitus, the ringing, buzzing or hissing sound of silence, varies from slightly annoying in some to debilitating in others. Up to 15% of adults in the US have the disorder; 40% have it chronically, including many older adults.
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Gout ups risk of dementia, Parkinson's disease
Gout is associated with less brain reserve and vulnerability to neurodegenerative diseases, according to a recent study. Therefore, active-aging organizations may want to help ensure that constituents with gout are being properly treated, since gout treatment might also reduce the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in the future.
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OTC hearing aids cost-effective, expand access
Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, recently available in the United States, were associated with a greater uptake of hearing aid use and were cost-effective over a range of prices. However, the benefits depend on how beneficial the OTC aid is to a patient's quality of life -- i.e., more than 55% compared to a traditional hearing aid.
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Afternoon exercise curbs blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
People type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity who were physically active in the afternoon had greater reductions in blood sugar than those who were most active at other times of day, researchers from Mass General Brigham Healthcare System and Joslin Diabetes Center, both in Boston, have found. It's something to bear in mind when planning programs for your constituents.
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Stats: 76% of adults 55+ use digital health
Active-aging organizations may want to pay more attention to their digital health platforms and infrastructure, as 2022 saw digital health adoption increases among groups that have long been underserved, according to the latest survey from Rock Health. Of note, the biggest year-over-year increases were seen among respondents ages 55+ (76%, up from 64% in 2021); those living in rural areas (73%, up from 60%); and respondents without health insurance at the time of the survey (50%, up from 37%)
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